195700489-8-28-2025-58-CC-LSTN-DKYU98-20250828152242

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 195700489
Report Date: 08/28/2025
Date Signed: 08/28/2025 03:23:04 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/28/2025 03:23 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	SYDNEY M. IRMAS CHILD CARE CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	195700489
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	JAQUELINE SYLVESTRE		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	7446 ALABAMA ST,		TELEPHONE:	(818) 348-2867
CITY:	CANOGA PARK	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91303
CAPACITY: 24	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	08/28/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:45 AM
MET WITH:	Andrea Fernandez-Mendoza, Program Director		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:45 PM

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On 08/28/2025 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Laticia Thompson met with Andrea Fernandez-Mendoza, Program Director. The purpose of the visit was an announced pre-licensing inspection at the facility to ensure that health, safety and personal rights as required by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Centers will be met. There were no children present during this inspection. This is an application for a Single License with a Total capacity of 23; 8 infants ages 6 weeks - 24 months and 15 Toddlers ages 18-36 months. The childcare facility removed the preschool program and decreased the capacity of the licensed. The child care center will operate Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. LPA toured and measured the on-limits areas. The fire clearance was approved on 04/28/2025. The facility has one classroom divided by partitions to separate Infants, the Infant sleep area and Toddlers. Toddler children will have access to 3 sinks,1 toilet and 1 changing table. Infants will have access to 2 sinks and 1 changing table.

Infant Indoor measurements are:

The measurements contain a total of 305.55 which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 8 infants.

Toddler Indoor measurements are:

The measurements contain a total of 587.69 which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 15 Toddlers

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Laticia S Thompson
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/28/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency

California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:

Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: SYDNEY M. IRMAS CHILD CARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 195700489
	VISIT DATE: 08/28/2025

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Infant Outdoor Activity measurements are:

The outdoor activity space measurements contain a total of 461.32 which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 8 infants.

Toddler Outdoor Activity measurements are:

The outdoor activity space measurements contain a total of 17.07.25 which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 15 toddlers.

The following was observed:

The facility is adjacent to an apartment in which a driveway is shared between the two structures. Parents will enter gate that requires a code. Parents will walk along a sidewalk that leads to a second gated door where a door bell will alert staff to allow entry.

Parents will sign children in and out manually on the sign in and out sheets located at the entrance of the main room of the facility..

The staff restroom is located next to the toddlers restroom.

The facility has a filtering mechanism attached to the water faucet in the kitchen area where staff will fill water pitcher and cups for outdoor and indoor activities. The facility has filtered water delivered by arrowhead. There are operable carbon monoxide detectors in the classroom. LPA observed fire extinguishers with an inspection date of 04/17/2025 LPA observed First Aid Kits with the required materials including a handheld digital thermometer.

Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Tables and chairs were observed to meet the needs of the children. There are cots for napping and maintained in a safe condition. There is sufficient quantity and variety of age- appropriate play equipment in good condition. There are cubbies in all classrooms for storage of children clothing and personal belongings.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Laticia S Thompson
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/28/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2025

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: SYDNEY M. IRMAS CHILD CARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 195700489
	VISIT DATE: 08/28/2025

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The classroom has central air for heating and cooling. The classrooms were clean in good repair. Classrooms have adequate lighting. Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects, or debris. LPA observed trash cans with tight fitting lids. The facility is equipped with landline telephones service. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children will be stored in a cabinet located in the staff restroom. For extra security the staff rest room requires a key for locking and unlocking. The key hangs on the wall next to the door inaccessible to children.

All toilets and hand washing facilities are maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Hand washing fixtures do not deliver hot water.

The applicant shall be responsible for ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not accepted. The staff rest room and office will be used as an isolation area for Ill children. The isolation area shall be equipped with a cot or crib for ill children and shall be supervised by staff. The applicant was advised to develop and implement a written plan to record the administration of prescription and nonprescription medications, to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given. Medication will be stored in the office area inside a lock box inaccessible to children. Medication that requires refrigeration will be stored in the refrigerator located in the office inaccessible to children.

The program provides breakfast lunch and snacks. The kitchen and food-preparation storage areas were observed to be clean and free of litter and rubbish. All foods or beverages that require storage at a temperature of 45 degrees will be stored in the refrigerator located in the office. The refrigerator is equipped with a thermostat to regulate temperature control Menus are in writing and are posted in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request.

The required postings are posted in the outdoor activity area and the classroom area for parents and visitors to review. Facility does not have a completed disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available with contingency plans for action during fires, floods and earthquakes.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Laticia S Thompson
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/28/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2025

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: SYDNEY M. IRMAS CHILD CARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 195700489
	VISIT DATE: 08/28/2025

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The facility does not provide transportation. Firearms and other weapons shall not be allowed on or stored on the premises of a child care. Program director stated there aren’t any firearms or weapons on the premises. Smoking is prohibited on the premises of a child care center as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(b). A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c). Licensees shall reveal each child care center license number in all advertisements in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.861

There are 5 cribs including 2 emergency evacuation cribs and 1 changing table located in the infant area next to the sinks . LPA advised the director that crib mattress shall be covered with an appropriate fitted sheet. Cribs shall not limit the ability of staff to see the infant, LPA observed a changing tables that require padded surfaces no less than one-inch thick and covered with washable vinyl or plastic. The changing tables have raised sides at least three inches high in good repair and safe condition.

Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant. Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by infants authorized representatives shall be labeled with infant’s name and current date.

There is an additional medium sized refrigerator in the office area for infant bottles and food with a thermostat to regulate the temperature.

LPA reviewed and provided applicant will copies and postings of Title 22 regulations related to infant safe sleep, , Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment, Staff Ratios, Infant Needs and Service Plans.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Laticia S Thompson
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/28/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2025

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: SYDNEY M. IRMAS CHILD CARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 195700489
	VISIT DATE: 08/28/2025

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LPA advised applicant of the following regarding the toddler Program:

101216.4(a)(1) Preschool Program with Toddler Component A child who is between 18 months and 36 months of age may participate in the toddler program with written permission from the child's authorized representative. No child in the toddler program shall be placed in the preschool program before the age of 30 months without written permission from the child's authorized representative.

Outdoor

The entire outdoor activity grounds are enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence is at least four feet high. Areas around and under climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment has natural grass, wood chips and rubber platforms for cushioning to prevent injury from falls. The outdoor activity space was observed and maintained in good condition LPA did/did not observe any equipment or hazards in the outdoor activity area. There is adequate shade and benches for resting in the outdoor activity area. Applicant was advised to inspect sandboxes daily to ensure areas are free of any hazardous foreign material. LPA did not observe any bodies of water.

The following items were discussed:

The director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Laticia S Thompson
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/28/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2025

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: SYDNEY M. IRMAS CHILD CARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 195700489
	VISIT DATE: 08/28/2025

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To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.

For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).

The facility has had a lead test completed within the last five years from the pre-licensing visit date 12/2022 and is using the same outlets, you may submit a waiver request from the lead testing requirement to the Regional Office.

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Child Care Center testing deadline has not past.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and
administrative records.

For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Laticia S Thompson
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/28/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2025

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: SYDNEY M. IRMAS CHILD CARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 195700489
	VISIT DATE: 08/28/2025

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The applicant and director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPA also informed [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/, and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Laticia S Thompson
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/28/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2025

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: SYDNEY M. IRMAS CHILD CARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 195700489
	VISIT DATE: 08/28/2025

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The following corrections are needed before licensure will be considered.

LPA recommended that facility place a protective device under rugs to prevent tripping hazards
Facility will install a partition or walls at least four feet high that is constructed of sound absorbing material to separate infant sleeping/napping area
Facility will provide proof of feeding table or such equipment to accommodate at least 50% of infant capacity.
LPA recommended a sufficient number of potty chairs for the number of infants being toilet trained.
Facility will provide proof of purchase of number of cots to accommodate infants (non crib) and toddler capacity.
Facetime LPA showing Toddler toilet is functioning properly.
Updated Mass Casualty and Disaster Plan

Corrections are due by 09/24/2025

An exit interview was conducted with plan of corrected items discussed. LPA provided Andrea Fernandez-Mendoza, Program Director
with appeal rights and a copy of this report. Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager and corrections

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Laticia S Thompson
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/28/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2025

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