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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197418525
Report Date: 01/22/2025
Date Signed: 01/22/2025 03:01:28 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/22/2025 03:01 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:	HERITAGE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	197418525
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	DOLORES ENGLISH		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	10949 ZELZAH AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(818) 488-8888
CITY:	GRANADA HILLS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91344
CAPACITY: 120	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 123	CENSUS: 106	DATE:	01/22/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	11:15 AM
MET WITH:	Margaret Miller, Director		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:15 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	On 01/22/2025 at 11:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elicia Calvillo conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. Facility is located on 10949 Zelzah Avenue, Granada Hills, CA 91344. LPA identified self and met with Margaret Miller, Director, LPA identified reason for visit and provided Entrance Checklist -Child Care Centers (LIC 125) to help facilitate the inspection. Facility Representative (FR) Margaret Miller, Director allowed entry to facility and provided LPA with a guided tour of inside and outside of the facility. The facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 120, per FR they currently have 123 enrolled. The facility hours of operation are currently Monday thru Friday from 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM. Required postings were observed posted in Office and all the classrooms. The facility is made up of 8 classrooms, 1 multi-purpose classroom, and 1 classroom not currently used. Classroom A is not currently being used, Classroom B is Pre-K with 2 staff, Classroom C is 3 year-olds with 2 staff, Classroom D is 3 year-olds with 3 staff, Classroom E is 3 year-olds with 1 staff, Classroom F is Pre-K with 2 staff, Classroom H is Pre-K with 1 staff, Classroom K is 2 year-olds with 2 staff, Classroom L is 2 year-olds with 2 staff, and Classroom I is a multi-purpose room and is used as a napping room for Classrooms B and H. PAGE 1 OF 4

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elicia Calvillo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025

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

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: HERITAGE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197418525
	VISIT DATE: 01/22/2025

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Beginning at 11:34 AM, LPA observed the following in the classrooms. The furniture, toys, and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and were in good repair. There were cubbies used for each child to store their belongings including sleeping linens. Drinking water was readily available with the use of individual water bottles labeled with the child’s name and water dispenser provided for water refills. There is restroom that is shared between all the classrooms and LPA observed age-appropriate sinks, toilets and all were operational.

The facility has a telephone service via a landline, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated for safety and comfort.

LPA observed a first aid kits located each classroom and, in the office, and were inventoried for necessary supplies. LPA observed a device in each classroom, per FR it is a combination fire and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed smoke detector via fire alarm. Disaster drill log was available, and the last disaster drill was conducted on 12/16/2024. Per FR, isolation area for sick children is in the office. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored in high cabinets and under the classroom sinks with a child safety latch.

Beginning at 11:47 AM, LPA did observe the kitchen area/ food preparation area, per FR snacks are provided and meals are provided by the parents or through a third-party vendor.

Beginning at 12:05 PM, LPA toured the outdoor play area and observed playground is equipment in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts, in good repair and age appropriate. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Children have access to the climbing structure located in the play area and surrounding and under the structure there is pea gravel to absorb falls. There is adequate shade in the play yard. The children have access to individual bottle of water and is refilled with a portable water dispenser that is used to refill drinking water during outdoor play. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision at any time. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elicia Calvillo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025

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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: HERITAGE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197418525
	VISIT DATE: 01/22/2025

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Beginning at 12:25 PM, staff and children’s records were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857 for children and the LIC 859 for staff. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed for adults. CPR card expires on 07/2025 for Director. Inspection of required forms was discussed.

LPA observed that teacher-child ratios were maintained, and staff names were recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Sign-in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed. LPA observed 104 of 106 children signed in at time of inspection. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPA.

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/.

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).

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elicia Calvillo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: HERITAGE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197418525
	VISIT DATE: 01/22/2025

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Facility Representative 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.

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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are being cited.

A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to comply with posting requirement will result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview was conducted with Margaret Miller, Director including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elicia Calvillo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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