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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400550
Report Date: 12/15/2022
Date Signed: 12/15/2022 01:47:15 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: 105TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 105CENSUS: 44DATE:
12/15/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:08 AM
MET WITH:Claudia Ceballos, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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On Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 10:08 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mayra Rivera conducted a Case Management inspection for a decrease capacity and met with director Claudia Ceballos who guided LPA Rivera on a tour of the facility.

This is a preschool program consists of four classrooms (Harmony, Unity, Quest and Destiny) and outdoor play yard. This program serves children ages 2-5 years. This program operates Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Health screening and sign in and out takes place at the main entrance area. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured both indoors and outdoors; measurements were taken. The licensee is seeking to decrease capacity to provide care for 81 preschool children. A fire clearance has been granted as of October 26, 2022 for 81 preschool children.



At approximately 10:19 a.m. LPA entered Destiny classroom to conduct an inspection and measurements. LPA Rivera observed 16 preschool children doing an activity 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 a tight-fitting lid.

At approximately 10:27 a.m. LPA entered Unity classroom to conduct an inspection and measurements. LPA Rivera observed 9 preschool children doing art activity 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2022
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: 12/15/2022
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At approximately 10:35 a.m. LPA entered Harmony classroom to conduct an inspection and measurements. LPA Rivera observed 19 preschool children doing an activity 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 a tight-fitting lid.

At approximately 10:52 a.m. LPA entered Quest classroom to conduct an inspection and measurements. LPA Rivera observed the classroom to be unoccupied. 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 inside the cubbies for children to store their personal belongings. 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 11:13 a.m LPA Rivera observed the restroom to be in good condition with working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. LPA observed a total of 6 toilets and 6 sinks. Ill/isolation area children utilize the staff restroom located by the director's office.

At approximately 11:24 a.m. LPA Rivera entered the outdoor playground ( main, garden and bike area) to conduct an inspection and measurements. LPA Rivera observed 2 sheds closed and locked and 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 granulated rubber underneath the 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 triangles.

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 69 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 10/25/2022. 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.

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

DATE: 12/15/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2022
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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: 12/15/2022
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LPA observed napping equipment (mats) to be stored in the classroom. For ill/isolation area children utilize the director's office and a mat is available for children to use if needed.

This program provides breakfast, lunch and p.m. snacks. The meals and snacks are 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.

Staff and children's files were reviewed during the inspection.

Director Claudia Ceballos pediatric First Aid/CPR certification expired on 12/6/2022. Director has 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

Incidental Medical Services (IMS)


Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2022
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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: 12/15/2022
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A technical violation has been given for Director's expired 12/6/22 Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification. Assistant Director's Pediatric First Aid expires on 02/2023.

Based on today's inspection, measurements and availability of 6 toilets and 6 sinks the facility can accommodate the capacity decrease for 81 preschoolers.

Exit interview and report were reviewed with Director Claudia Ceballos.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2022
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