198400843-10-12-2023-54-CC-RNAO-CWJR3M-20231012124012

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400843
Report Date: 10/12/2023
Date Signed: 10/12/2023 12:40:19 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/12/2023 12:40 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	KREATIVE KIDZ LLC		FACILITY NUMBER:	198400843
ADMINISTRATOR:	VANESSA ORTEGA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	22225 S. MAIN STREET		TELEPHONE:	(310) 505-7668
CITY:	CARSON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90745
CAPACITY: 42	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	10/12/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:05 AM
MET WITH:	Licensee-Vanessa Ortega		TIME COMPLETED:	01:00 PM

NARRATIVE
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	An announced pre-licensing site inspection was conducted on 10/12/23 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Raul Navarro at 9:05am to inspect and measure facility for capacity determination. Applicant is seeking to provide care for 42 children for a new preschool program. Licensing staff met with Licensee Vanessa Ortega, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. This is a proposed preschool program consisting of three classrooms. This program will serve children ages two to six years. This program will operate Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Sign in/out and health check screenings 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. A fire clearance has been granted as of September 29, 2023 for 42 preschool children. LPA observed the entrance to be accessible from Main Street. At approximately 9:30 am, LPA Navarro inspected and measured the three classrooms; Green Room, Pink Room, and Blue Room. LPA Navarro 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 did not observe cleaning solutions in the classroom. LPA observed the cleaning solutions and other hazard materials are stored inside the high top shelve in the kitchen. LPA Navarro observed a trash bin with a tight-fitting lid. Each classroom has a smoke/carbon monoxide detector. Each child has their own personal storage space for their belongings. At 10:00am, the outdoor playground was inspected and measured. LPA observed the preschool 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. LPA did not observe any high climbing equipment in the playground. For outdoor drinking water, the facility will provide a water jug and disposable water cups. LPA observed the playground to be shaded with sun shade sails.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/12/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: KREATIVE KIDZ LLC	FACILITY NUMBER: 198400843
	VISIT DATE: 10/12/2023

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LPA observe a trash can with a tight fitting lid in the playground.

LPA Navarro inspected and observed the bathroom to be in good condition with working toilets, and sinks. LPA observed hand soap dispenser and a touch free hand dryer. LPA observed a total of three toilets and three sinks. The lobby will be used as the ill isolation area, away from the other children. The staff restroom located near the lobby will be designate as the ill isolation restroom. Per Licensee a mat will be provided if the ill child needs to lay down while they wait for their parent to arrive.

Heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Navarro. LPA observed central AC/heater and vents located on the classroom walls. LPA observed a thermostat located in the hallway that controls all temperature of all the rooms.

LPA observed a required 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicating fully charged and purchased on October 2023. LPA Navarro tested the smoke/carbon monoxide alarms and they are in operable condition. LPA also tested the the pull-down fire alarm, which is fully functional. LPA Navarro observed the first aid kits to be fully stocked with bandages, adhesives, antiseptic, gloves, and scissors. LPA observed napping equipment (mats) to be stored in the hallway closet.

Per Director, parents will provide lunch for their children. The program will provide am and p.m. snacks. A monthly snack menu is available and posted by the main entrance and will be posted in each classroom. Per Licensee, the facility will be providing water pitchers for each classroom and water disposable cups. The facility will have water delivered from an outside vendor. 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.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision of children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance and 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 for 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/12/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: KREATIVE KIDZ LLC	FACILITY NUMBER: 198400843
	VISIT DATE: 10/12/2023

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN-22-02-CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Community Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childganda.htm

LPA reviewed with Licensee, the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child's records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Refferal Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.

To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Based on today's inspection, measurements, fire clearance, and availably of toilets and sinks the facility is able to accommodate 30 preschool children. No corrections were observed during today's inspection. A recommendation will be made to license the above facility for a capacity of 30 preschoolers.

Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Vanessa Ortega.

A Notice of Site Visit was given to the Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/12/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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