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25 | On 3/25/2025 at 9:00AM., Licensing Program Analysts, (LPA) Luis Gomez and Ruhi Wadhwa met with Assistant Director, Courtney Gromowski. Director, Rowena De Los Angeles arrived during inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained and is for an Unannounced, Annual/ Random inspection. Facility is a licensed to provide infant care, and is a combination center with preschool program on site. Present was the director and 7 staff supervising 13 children. Present staff have criminal record clearances of file. LPA reminded facility to ensure children present are signed in by guardians. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued.
The infant program utilizes two rooms: Caterpillar (1-1.5 years old), Cocoon (0-1 years old), and one, shared, outdoor play yard. Waiver for rational use outdoor space was observed posted in the lobby. The days and hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 8:00AM- 6:00PM. LPAs inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards.
At 9:15AM., LPAs observed the following: Infant classrooms were neat, with age-appropriate playthings available for the children. Floor and ground surfaces were free of obstructions or possible hazards. LPA observed storage cubbies of children’s belongings.
At 9:22AM., Based on observation, LPAs confirmed accessible toys with chipped paint in the cocoon classroom. Defected items were removed from classroom during inspection. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued.
At 9:25AM., Based on observation, LPAs confirmed dirt and stained padded climbing equipment in cocoon classroom.
Accessible furniture inspected was in good repair. LPAs observed children tables and chairs, scaled to the appropriate size. Feeding chairs inspected were equipped with a stable (wide base), with removable table component. Diaper changing tables were available for staff, within arm’s reach of a sink. All trash bins used for solid waste have been covered. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.)
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