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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400550
Report Date: 05/18/2022
Date Signed: 05/18/2022 05:03:17 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:LAUNCH PAD LEARNING NLBFACILITY NUMBER:
198400550
ADMINISTRATOR:CLAUDIA CEBALLOSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6951 OBISPO AVETELEPHONE:
(562) 633-5700
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90805
CAPACITY: 108TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 108CENSUS: 50DATE:
05/18/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:33 AM
MET WITH:Claudia Ceballos, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
05:08 PM
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On Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 10:36 a.m. Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Mayra Rivera and Randy Derraco conducted a pre licensing inspection and met with director Claudia Ceballos who guided LPA's Rivera and Derraco on a tour of the facility.

This is a proposed preschool program which consists of four classrooms (Harmony, Quest, Unity, and Destiny) and outdoor play yard. This program will serve children ages 2-5 years. This program will operate Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sign in and out will be taking place at the main entrance area. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured both indoors and outdoors; measurements were taken. The applicant is seeking to provide care for 108 preschool children. A fire clearance has been granted as of April 4, 2022 for 108 preschool children.



At approximately 10:40 a.m. LPA's Rivera and Derraco entered the outdoor playground ( main, garden and bike area) to conduct an inspection and measurements. LPA Rivera observed the equipment to be in safe condition, free of sharp, no 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 climbing equipment, are cushioned with artificial grass that absorbs a fall. For outdoor drinking water, LPA Rivera observed disposable water cups and water jugs. For adequate shade, LPA observed a sun sail triangle. LPA recommended to add another sun sail triangle to the bike area.

At approximately 12:49 p.m. LPA's entered Harmony classroom to conduct an inspection and measurements. LPA Rivera observed 18 preschool children eating their lunch with 3 staff members. LPA Rivera observed age appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed individual personal bin containers with children names inside their cubbies with their personal items. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside the top cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach or open the cabinet door . LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/18/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/18/2022
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LAUNCH PAD LEARNING NLB
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400550
VISIT DATE: 05/18/2022
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a tight-fitting lid.

At approximately 12:55 p.m. LPA's entered Quest classroom to conduct an inspection and measurements. LPA Rivera observed 8 preschool children eating their lunch with 1 staff member. LPA Rivera observed age appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed individual personal bin containers with children names inside their cubbies with their personal items. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside the top cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach or open the cabinet door . LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a tight-fitting lid.

At approximately 1:05 p.m. LPA's entered Unity classroom to conduct an inspection and measurements. LPA Rivera observed 12 preschool children eating their lunch with 2 staff members. LPA Rivera observed age appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed individual personal bin containers with children names inside their cubbies with their personal items. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside the top cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach or open the cabinet door . LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a tight-fitting lid.

At approximately 1:10 p.m. LPA's entered Destiny classroom to conduct an inspection and measurements. LPA Rivera observed 11 preschool children eating their lunch with 1 staff member. LPA Rivera observed age appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed individual personal bin containers with children names inside their cubbies with their personal items. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside the top cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach or open the cabinet door . LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a tight-fitting lid.

At approximately 1:25 p.m LPA Rivera observed the bathrooms to be in good condition with working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. LPA observed a total of 9 toilets and 3 sinks. Ill/isolation area children will utilize the staff restroom located by the director's office.

Heating lighting and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Rivera. LPA observed central AC/heater and vents located on the ceiling wall. LPA observed the thermostat located in the main office and the current room temperature to be at 74 degrees. LPA observed the fire extinguishers located inside the classrooms and kitchen and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2022
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LAUNCH PAD LEARNING NLB
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400550
VISIT DATE: 05/18/2022
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07/30/2021. LPA Rivera observed Smoke/ carbon detectors in each classroom; tested and heard the sound. The combo smoke/carbon detectors are operable. LPA also observed the first aid kits in each classroom and fully stocked.

LPA observed napping equipment (mats) to be stored in the classroom. For ill/isolation area children will utilize the director's office and a mat will be available for children to rest if needed.

This program will provide breakfast, lunch and p.m. snacks. The meals and snacks will be prepared on site. A monthly snack menu is available and posted in each classroom. For water drinking LPA observed disposable water cups and water pitcher in each classroom. LPA observed the food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin and storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins with tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents. LPA observed the refrigerator temperature to be at 37.4 Fahrenheit and the water heater temperature set at 120 degrees.

Director Claudia Ceballos has proof of pediatric First Aid/CPR certification (expires 12/6/2022), preventative health and safety training with the nutrition dated fall semester 2019 and lead component 12/29/20 , child abused mandated certification (AB 1207) dated 04/25/22 and immunization against pertussis, and measles, and influenza. Director has been informed mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com


Items discussed during this visit:

1. The following items are prohibited by Licensing: Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility is a violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g) (2), The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Fire Clearance Violations, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both

2. Breakfast/Lunch/Snack Menus: Menus are required to be posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days must also be available upon request.


3. Current Children’s Roster: Each child day care facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2022
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LAUNCH PAD LEARNING NLB
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400550
VISIT DATE: 05/18/2022
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4. LIC 311A - Records to be Maintained at the Facility: LPAs advised that forms, regulations and quarterly updates can be accessed on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.
5. Pediatric First Aid and CPR: At least one person trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR must be present.
6. Designated Staff: The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence must be on file.
7 .Qualifications: Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present must be available for review.
8. Immunization Requirements: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles
9. Children’s Records: must be available for review; including but not limited to, the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary.
10. Incidental Medical Services (IMS): This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. (An IMS Plan was provided with the application and will be reviewed).
11. Liability insurance was also discussed.
12. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Criminal Record Statement



Director Claudia Ceballos was informed that all adults 18 and over, 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.

Based on measurements taken during today's inspection and sinks availability, the facility is equipped for 45 preschoolers.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2022
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LAUNCH PAD LEARNING NLB
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400550
VISIT DATE: 05/18/2022
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To accommodate 108 preschool children corrections are needed. The facility needs to install 5 additional sinks to accommodate 108 preschool children. Director Claudia has been informed once the sinks have been installed to notify LPA Rivera.

A final review of the application will be completed prior to licensure. Once licensed, the applicant is required to adhere to the terms and limitations stated on the license. Exit interview was conducted and with director Claudia Ceballos. Exit interview was conducted and plans of correction were reviewed with director Claudia Ceballos.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2022
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