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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197408599
Report Date: 02/26/2025
Date Signed: 02/26/2025 03:55:45 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/26/2025 03:55 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 RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:TOWN AND COUNTRY NURSERY SCHOOL, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
197408599
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SHARON MCCANDLESSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2200 VIA ROSATELEPHONE:
(310) 375-2829
CITY:PALOS VERDES ESTATESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90274
CAPACITY: 105TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 185CENSUS: 103DATE:
02/26/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:15 AM
MET WITH:Julie Heiden - Asst. Director/ Sharon McCandless - DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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On 2/26/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to Town and Country Nursery School Inc. located at 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estate, CA. 90274 on the premises of St. Francis Episcopal Church.

The purpose of todays visit is to conduct a "Case Management - Licensee Initiated" inspection. The licensee is requesting to add 3 additional indoor activity areas to the existing preschool license. Center has a current capacity of 105 and wishes to add 30 preschool children.
There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted on 11/12/2024 by inspector Judkins of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

LPA was greeted by Julie Heiden (Assistant Director) and Sharon McCandless (director) and a tour of the center was conducted.

LPA measured the three added indoor activity areas (classrooms) - total measurements = 1078.01 which will accommodate the requested capacity
LPA measured all outdoor activity areas - total measurements= 16268.66, which will accommodate the requested capacity
Rest rooms: sinks = 165 children, and toilets = 180 children which will accommodate the requested capacity.
Based on todays measurements, observations, and recommended corrections the center shall be recommended for an increase in capacity for 30 preschool children, ages 2 - entry into first grade, for a total capacity of 135.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/26/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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 RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: TOWN AND COUNTRY NURSERY SCHOOL, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408599
VISIT DATE: 02/26/2025
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The following recommended corrections were advised during todays visit:
1. Cubbies or back pack hooks for room 3

2. Alerting devises on exit door and sliding doors in room 3 (2 for sliding doors and 2 for exit doors)

3. Alerting devise for exit door in room 1

4. Alerting plan for rod iron gates surrounding the preschool ( gate openings are 3 feet 11 inches with self latching locking mechanism).

5. Center shall provide mats or cots for children wishing to nap or rest during day care hours per Title 22, sect.101230

LPA observed a manufacturer tag on the climbing apparatus stating for age groups 2 - 12 year olds, LPA advised that one - on - one supervision be maintained at all times during use of the part of the climbing apparatus designed for older children.

Also due the variation of water sources and activities on the premises and within the outdoor activity areas, final determination will be determined following departmental evaluation.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was provided and discussed with representatives Julie Heiden (Asst. Director) and Sharon McCandless (Director).

A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must stay posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2025
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