197412693-12-13-2023-58-CC-DCHS-CYFTTQ-20231212140108

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197412693
Report Date: 12/12/2023
Date Signed: 12/13/2023 10:25:57 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/13/2023 10:25 AM - 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:	KADIMA HEBREW ACADEMY-ECEC,DBA KADIMA DAY SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	197412693
ADMINISTRATOR:	ALISHA SELA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	7011 SHOUP AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(818) 346-0849
CITY:	WEST HILLS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91307
CAPACITY: 105	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 105	CENSUS: 89	DATE:	12/12/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:00 AM
MET WITH:	Alisha Sela, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	02:45 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dayna Chambers conducted an unannounced annual inspection on December 12, 2023, at: 11:00AM. LPA met with Alisha Sela, Director, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program which consists of 7 classrooms: RM#1 through RM#7. Facility operation hours are Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 3:00-pm and Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection: Room #1 (ages 4 years) with Staff #1, #2 with 16 preschoolers, RM#2 (Ages 3 years)- with Staff #3 and Staff#4 and 15 children, RM#3 (ages: 3 years) with Staff #5 and Staff #6 and 14 children, RM#4 (ages 2 years) with Staff #7 and Staff #8 and 9 children, RM # 5 (ages 3 years) with Staff #9 and Staff #10 and 10 children, RM#6 (ages 4 years) with Staff #9 and Staff #10 and 15 children, and RM #7 (ages 2 years) with staff #11 and Staff #12 and 10 children. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and in good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Linens are taken home each week to be washed. Napping equipment (cots) were observed to be hung outside the rooms in plastic bags. Per director, the isolation area is located in the nurse’s office and the director’s office. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classrooms. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director states that poisons are locked outside the facility with the custodian’s storage room. Dual smoke and Carbon monoxide detectors were observed and are operable. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that

SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dayna Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2023

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 NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: KADIMA HEBREW ACADEMY-ECEC,DBA KADIMA DAY SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197412693
	VISIT DATE: 12/12/2023

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absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free. The center has a licensed private security guard office operating in the school parking lot. The center has an approved waiver dated 02/21/23 from the El Segundo North Child Care Regional Office to allow armed guards for security. All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Children’s Records were reviewed. (The name, address, and telephone number of child’s authorized representative is on file) and also medical Assessment.) for completeness; Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present did have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present did have proof against MMR, TDAP, TB Clearance, and current influenza/or declination of influenza. All staff have been given on the-job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions. LPA also issued the Review of Staff records (LIC 859) to the licensee during this inspection. The LIC 857 and the LIC 859 documents the staff and children’s files that were reviewed during this inspection. Children's roster was reviewed and is current. The center utilizes the Playground App for parents Sign-In and Sign-Out and LPA observed the information is complete. Children present were signed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 11/03/23.
Menus are posted one to two months in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity, and appropriateness to children in care. Some preschoolers bring their own lunches and others purchase lunches from the center. The facility provides AM and PM snack. First Aid supplies were observed in the classrooms in backpacks and in the office. This center is equipped with an on-site nurse’s station. According to Director, medications are provided by the nurses and administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the office. The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area in the nurse’s station for any child who becomes ill. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.
Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dayna Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2023

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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: KADIMA HEBREW ACADEMY-ECEC,DBA KADIMA DAY SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197412693
	VISIT DATE: 12/12/2023

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$100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
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 childcare 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. • CCC COMPLETED ALLTESTING AND CORRECTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.
LPA also informed Director 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.

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-carecenters/.
Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Alisha Sela.

There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dayna Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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