BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL

1620 S. BUNDY DRIVE, Los Angeles, CA 90025LICENSED
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 8, 2023

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
1620 S. BUNDY DRIVE, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 83.5/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected March 8, 2023
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good83.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing78/100
Compliance28/100

14

Total Violations

Mar 8, 2023

Last Inspection

20

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

0

Unsubstantiated

Oct 14, 2022
1 substantiated2 citations

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

No violations recorded in the last 3 years.

All Violations (14)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 14, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 14, 2022

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Type AComplaintJul 28, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 7/28/2022 8:20Am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miranda arrived at Barefoot Preschool, for the purpose of the health and safety of the child care center. Director was not present. LPA met with Staff Ms. Alexandra Aber, LPA observed that staff had 4 children in care. Around 9:00am a second Staff arrived at the facility. Director arrived around 9:38am. Around 11:25am, LPA Miranda toured the facility and observed 10 preschooler with 2 staff and Director. During a phone call on 7/21/2022, Director disclosed that one child was diagnosed with covid-19. No proof that Director previous reported or submitted lic624 to El Segundo office. Per report requirement title 22 101212, Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. Also, LPA reviewed Staff#1, Staff#2, Staff#3 and #4 files and observed that all files were incomplete. Today, upon arrived at the facility LPA observed Staff#3 alone with 4 children, LPA reviewed her file and observed staff#3 does not have proof of complete of the class Family & Community to be considerate fully qualify teacher. LPA contacted El Segundo Office and reviewed with LPA Lowe that and confirmed Teacher Ramirez and Teacher Assistant Fisher were not on Guardian associated of Criminal Background Clearance to Barefoot Preschool. Per Director, she has access to Guardian. Per Director staff #1 and #2 were present while she was on vacation. SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Miranda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY NAME: BAREFOOT PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 197416658 VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022 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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPA advised this Type A citation will include a civil penalty on total of $500 per person. Allowing any person who is subject to a background check to work, reside or volunteer who does not have either a criminal record clearance or exemption. A civil penalty shall be assessed for a maximum of 5 days for the first violation. For subsequent violations within a 12 month period, a civil penalty shall be assessed for a maximum of 30 days. See California Health and Safety Code Section 1522(c)(1); 1568.09(c); 1569.17(c); and 1596.871(c). Director must comply with AB 633 as follows: Upon receipt by the licensee, licensee is to provide to parents/guardians the following: Copies of any licensing reports that document a Type A citation- this includes facility visits and substantiated complaint investigations; copy of licensing documents pertaining to a conference conducted by a local licensing agency management representative and the licensee of this Child Care Center in which issues of noncompliance are discussed or copies of a summary of an accusation indicating the Department's intent to revoke the facility's license. Copies of any of the above licensing documents issued to the licensee in the prior 12 months shall be provided to the parents/guardians of currently and newly enrolled child(ren) at the facility. Licensee will obtain an acknowledgement of the receipt of licensing reports form (LIC 9224) and maintain a signed copy in each child’s file. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies is being cited: (see next page, 809 D). LPA Miranda informed Director that this report dated 7/28/2022 documents Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit was provided to Karen Avital, Director. SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Miranda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 FACILITY NAME: BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 197416658 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 07/28/2022 Section Cited CCR 101170(e)(1)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.2Type BComplaintJul 28, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 7/28/2022 8:20Am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miranda arrived at Barefoot Preschool, for the purpose of the health and safety of the child care center. Director was not present. LPA met with Staff Ms. Alexandra Aber, LPA observed that staff had 4 children in care. Around 9:00am a second Staff arrived at the facility. Director arrived around 9:38am. Around 11:25am, LPA Miranda toured the facility and observed 10 preschooler with 2 staff and Director. During a phone call on 7/21/2022, Director disclosed that one child was diagnosed with covid-19. No proof that Director previous reported or submitted lic624 to El Segundo office. Per report requirement title 22 101212, Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. Also, LPA reviewed Staff#1, Staff#2, Staff#3 and #4 files and observed that all files were incomplete. Today, upon arrived at the facility LPA observed Staff#3 alone with 4 children, LPA reviewed her file and observed staff#3 does not have proof of complete of the class Family & Community to be considerate fully qualify teacher. LPA contacted El Segundo Office and reviewed with LPA Lowe that and confirmed Teacher Ramirez and Teacher Assistant Fisher were not on Guardian associated of Criminal Background Clearance to Barefoot Preschool. Per Director, she has access to Guardian. Per Director staff #1 and #2 were present while she was on vacation. SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Miranda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY NAME: BAREFOOT PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 197416658 VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022 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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPA advised this Type A citation will include a civil penalty on total of $500 per person. Allowing any person who is subject to a background check to work, reside or volunteer who does not have either a criminal record clearance or exemption. A civil penalty shall be assessed for a maximum of 5 days for the first violation. For subsequent violations within a 12 month period, a civil penalty shall be assessed for a maximum of 30 days. See California Health and Safety Code Section 1522(c)(1); 1568.09(c); 1569.17(c); and 1596.871(c). Director must comply with AB 633 as follows: Upon receipt by the licensee, licensee is to provide to parents/guardians the following: Copies of any licensing reports that document a Type A citation- this includes facility visits and substantiated complaint investigations; copy of licensing documents pertaining to a conference conducted by a local licensing agency management representative and the licensee of this Child Care Center in which issues of noncompliance are discussed or copies of a summary of an accusation indicating the Department's intent to revoke the facility's license. Copies of any of the above licensing documents issued to the licensee in the prior 12 months shall be provided to the parents/guardians of currently and newly enrolled child(ren) at the facility. Licensee will obtain an acknowledgement of the receipt of licensing reports form (LIC 9224) and maintain a signed copy in each child’s file. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies is being cited: (see next page, 809 D). LPA Miranda informed Director that this report dated 7/28/2022 documents Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit was provided to Karen Avital, Director. SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Miranda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 FACILITY NAME: BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 197416658 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 07/28/2022 Section Cited CCR 101170(e)(1)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Type AComplaintJul 28, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 7/28/2022 8:20Am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miranda arrived at Barefoot Preschool, for the purpose of the health and safety of the child care center. Director was not present. LPA met with Staff Ms. Alexandra Aber, LPA observed that staff had 4 children in care. Around 9:00am a second Staff arrived at the facility. Director arrived around 9:38am. Around 11:25am, LPA Miranda toured the facility and observed 10 preschooler with 2 staff and Director. During a phone call on 7/21/2022, Director disclosed that one child was diagnosed with covid-19. No proof that Director previous reported or submitted lic624 to El Segundo office. Per report requirement title 22 101212, Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. Also, LPA reviewed Staff#1, Staff#2, Staff#3 and #4 files and observed that all files were incomplete. Today, upon arrived at the facility LPA observed Staff#3 alone with 4 children, LPA reviewed her file and observed staff#3 does not have proof of complete of the class Family & Community to be considerate fully qualify teacher. LPA contacted El Segundo Office and reviewed with LPA Lowe that and confirmed Teacher Ramirez and Teacher Assistant Fisher were not on Guardian associated of Criminal Background Clearance to Barefoot Preschool. Per Director, she has access to Guardian. Per Director staff #1 and #2 were present while she was on vacation. SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Miranda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY NAME: BAREFOOT PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 197416658 VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022 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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPA advised this Type A citation will include a civil penalty on total of $500 per person. Allowing any person who is subject to a background check to work, reside or volunteer who does not have either a criminal record clearance or exemption. A civil penalty shall be assessed for a maximum of 5 days for the first violation. For subsequent violations within a 12 month period, a civil penalty shall be assessed for a maximum of 30 days. See California Health and Safety Code Section 1522(c)(1); 1568.09(c); 1569.17(c); and 1596.871(c). Director must comply with AB 633 as follows: Upon receipt by the licensee, licensee is to provide to parents/guardians the following: Copies of any licensing reports that document a Type A citation- this includes facility visits and substantiated complaint investigations; copy of licensing documents pertaining to a conference conducted by a local licensing agency management representative and the licensee of this Child Care Center in which issues of noncompliance are discussed or copies of a summary of an accusation indicating the Department's intent to revoke the facility's license. Copies of any of the above licensing documents issued to the licensee in the prior 12 months shall be provided to the parents/guardians of currently and newly enrolled child(ren) at the facility. Licensee will obtain an acknowledgement of the receipt of licensing reports form (LIC 9224) and maintain a signed copy in each child’s file. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies is being cited: (see next page, 809 D). LPA Miranda informed Director that this report dated 7/28/2022 documents Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit was provided to Karen Avital, Director. SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Miranda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 FACILITY NAME: BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 197416658 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 07/28/2022 Section Cited CCR 101170(e)(1)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type AComplaintJul 28, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 7/28/2022 8:20Am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miranda arrived at Barefoot Preschool, for the purpose of the health and safety of the child care center. Director was not present. LPA met with Staff Ms. Alexandra Aber, LPA observed that staff had 4 children in care. Around 9:00am a second Staff arrived at the facility. Director arrived around 9:38am. Around 11:25am, LPA Miranda toured the facility and observed 10 preschooler with 2 staff and Director. During a phone call on 7/21/2022, Director disclosed that one child was diagnosed with covid-19. No proof that Director previous reported or submitted lic624 to El Segundo office. Per report requirement title 22 101212, Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. Also, LPA reviewed Staff#1, Staff#2, Staff#3 and #4 files and observed that all files were incomplete. Today, upon arrived at the facility LPA observed Staff#3 alone with 4 children, LPA reviewed her file and observed staff#3 does not have proof of complete of the class Family & Community to be considerate fully qualify teacher. LPA contacted El Segundo Office and reviewed with LPA Lowe that and confirmed Teacher Ramirez and Teacher Assistant Fisher were not on Guardian associated of Criminal Background Clearance to Barefoot Preschool. Per Director, she has access to Guardian. Per Director staff #1 and #2 were present while she was on vacation. SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Miranda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY NAME: BAREFOOT PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 197416658 VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022 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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPA advised this Type A citation will include a civil penalty on total of $500 per person. Allowing any person who is subject to a background check to work, reside or volunteer who does not have either a criminal record clearance or exemption. A civil penalty shall be assessed for a maximum of 5 days for the first violation. For subsequent violations within a 12 month period, a civil penalty shall be assessed for a maximum of 30 days. See California Health and Safety Code Section 1522(c)(1); 1568.09(c); 1569.17(c); and 1596.871(c). Director must comply with AB 633 as follows: Upon receipt by the licensee, licensee is to provide to parents/guardians the following: Copies of any licensing reports that document a Type A citation- this includes facility visits and substantiated complaint investigations; copy of licensing documents pertaining to a conference conducted by a local licensing agency management representative and the licensee of this Child Care Center in which issues of noncompliance are discussed or copies of a summary of an accusation indicating the Department's intent to revoke the facility's license. Copies of any of the above licensing documents issued to the licensee in the prior 12 months shall be provided to the parents/guardians of currently and newly enrolled child(ren) at the facility. Licensee will obtain an acknowledgement of the receipt of licensing reports form (LIC 9224) and maintain a signed copy in each child’s file. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies is being cited: (see next page, 809 D). LPA Miranda informed Director that this report dated 7/28/2022 documents Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit was provided to Karen Avital, Director. SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Miranda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 FACILITY NAME: BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 197416658 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 07/28/2022 Section Cited CCR 101170(e)(1)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type AComplaintJul 28, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 7/28/2022 8:20Am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miranda arrived at Barefoot Preschool, for the purpose of the health and safety of the child care center. Director was not present. LPA met with Staff Ms. Alexandra Aber, LPA observed that staff had 4 children in care. Around 9:00am a second Staff arrived at the facility. Director arrived around 9:38am. Around 11:25am, LPA Miranda toured the facility and observed 10 preschooler with 2 staff and Director. During a phone call on 7/21/2022, Director disclosed that one child was diagnosed with covid-19. No proof that Director previous reported or submitted lic624 to El Segundo office. Per report requirement title 22 101212, Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. Also, LPA reviewed Staff#1, Staff#2, Staff#3 and #4 files and observed that all files were incomplete. Today, upon arrived at the facility LPA observed Staff#3 alone with 4 children, LPA reviewed her file and observed staff#3 does not have proof of complete of the class Family & Community to be considerate fully qualify teacher. LPA contacted El Segundo Office and reviewed with LPA Lowe that and confirmed Teacher Ramirez and Teacher Assistant Fisher were not on Guardian associated of Criminal Background Clearance to Barefoot Preschool. Per Director, she has access to Guardian. Per Director staff #1 and #2 were present while she was on vacation. SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Miranda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY NAME: BAREFOOT PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 197416658 VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022 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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPA advised this Type A citation will include a civil penalty on total of $500 per person. Allowing any person who is subject to a background check to work, reside or volunteer who does not have either a criminal record clearance or exemption. A civil penalty shall be assessed for a maximum of 5 days for the first violation. For subsequent violations within a 12 month period, a civil penalty shall be assessed for a maximum of 30 days. See California Health and Safety Code Section 1522(c)(1); 1568.09(c); 1569.17(c); and 1596.871(c). Director must comply with AB 633 as follows: Upon receipt by the licensee, licensee is to provide to parents/guardians the following: Copies of any licensing reports that document a Type A citation- this includes facility visits and substantiated complaint investigations; copy of licensing documents pertaining to a conference conducted by a local licensing agency management representative and the licensee of this Child Care Center in which issues of noncompliance are discussed or copies of a summary of an accusation indicating the Department's intent to revoke the facility's license. Copies of any of the above licensing documents issued to the licensee in the prior 12 months shall be provided to the parents/guardians of currently and newly enrolled child(ren) at the facility. Licensee will obtain an acknowledgement of the receipt of licensing reports form (LIC 9224) and maintain a signed copy in each child’s file. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies is being cited: (see next page, 809 D). LPA Miranda informed Director that this report dated 7/28/2022 documents Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit was provided to Karen Avital, Director. SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Miranda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 FACILITY NAME: BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 197416658 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 07/28/2022 Section Cited CCR 101170(e)(1)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.2Type BComplaintJul 28, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 7/28/2022 8:20Am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miranda arrived at Barefoot Preschool, for the purpose of the health and safety of the child care center. Director was not present. LPA met with Staff Ms. Alexandra Aber, LPA observed that staff had 4 children in care. Around 9:00am a second Staff arrived at the facility. Director arrived around 9:38am. Around 11:25am, LPA Miranda toured the facility and observed 10 preschooler with 2 staff and Director. During a phone call on 7/21/2022, Director disclosed that one child was diagnosed with covid-19. No proof that Director previous reported or submitted lic624 to El Segundo office. Per report requirement title 22 101212, Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. Also, LPA reviewed Staff#1, Staff#2, Staff#3 and #4 files and observed that all files were incomplete. Today, upon arrived at the facility LPA observed Staff#3 alone with 4 children, LPA reviewed her file and observed staff#3 does not have proof of complete of the class Family & Community to be considerate fully qualify teacher. LPA contacted El Segundo Office and reviewed with LPA Lowe that and confirmed Teacher Ramirez and Teacher Assistant Fisher were not on Guardian associated of Criminal Background Clearance to Barefoot Preschool. Per Director, she has access to Guardian. Per Director staff #1 and #2 were present while she was on vacation. SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Miranda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY NAME: BAREFOOT PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 197416658 VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022 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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPA advised this Type A citation will include a civil penalty on total of $500 per person. Allowing any person who is subject to a background check to work, reside or volunteer who does not have either a criminal record clearance or exemption. A civil penalty shall be assessed for a maximum of 5 days for the first violation. For subsequent violations within a 12 month period, a civil penalty shall be assessed for a maximum of 30 days. See California Health and Safety Code Section 1522(c)(1); 1568.09(c); 1569.17(c); and 1596.871(c). Director must comply with AB 633 as follows: Upon receipt by the licensee, licensee is to provide to parents/guardians the following: Copies of any licensing reports that document a Type A citation- this includes facility visits and substantiated complaint investigations; copy of licensing documents pertaining to a conference conducted by a local licensing agency management representative and the licensee of this Child Care Center in which issues of noncompliance are discussed or copies of a summary of an accusation indicating the Department's intent to revoke the facility's license. Copies of any of the above licensing documents issued to the licensee in the prior 12 months shall be provided to the parents/guardians of currently and newly enrolled child(ren) at the facility. Licensee will obtain an acknowledgement of the receipt of licensing reports form (LIC 9224) and maintain a signed copy in each child’s file. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies is being cited: (see next page, 809 D). LPA Miranda informed Director that this report dated 7/28/2022 documents Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit was provided to Karen Avital, Director. SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Miranda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 FACILITY NAME: BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 197416658 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 07/28/2022 Section Cited CCR 101170(e)(1)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)ComplaintJul 28, 2022

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)ComplaintJul 28, 2022

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.2ComplaintJul 28, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type AComplaintJul 28, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 7/28/2022 8:20Am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miranda arrived at Barefoot Preschool, for the purpose of the health and safety of the child care center. Director was not present. LPA met with Staff Ms. Alexandra Aber, LPA observed that staff had 4 children in care. Around 9:00am a second Staff arrived at the facility. Director arrived around 9:38am. Around 11:25am, LPA Miranda toured the facility and observed 10 preschooler with 2 staff and Director. During a phone call on 7/21/2022, Director disclosed that one child was diagnosed with covid-19. No proof that Director previous reported or submitted lic624 to El Segundo office. Per report requirement title 22 101212, Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. Also, LPA reviewed Staff#1, Staff#2, Staff#3 and #4 files and observed that all files were incomplete. Today, upon arrived at the facility LPA observed Staff#3 alone with 4 children, LPA reviewed her file and observed staff#3 does not have proof of complete of the class Family & Community to be considerate fully qualify teacher. LPA contacted El Segundo Office and reviewed with LPA Lowe that and confirmed Teacher Ramirez and Teacher Assistant Fisher were not on Guardian associated of Criminal Background Clearance to Barefoot Preschool. Per Director, she has access to Guardian. Per Director staff #1 and #2 were present while she was on vacation. SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Miranda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY NAME: BAREFOOT PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 197416658 VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022 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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPA advised this Type A citation will include a civil penalty on total of $500 per person. Allowing any person who is subject to a background check to work, reside or volunteer who does not have either a criminal record clearance or exemption. A civil penalty shall be assessed for a maximum of 5 days for the first violation. For subsequent violations within a 12 month period, a civil penalty shall be assessed for a maximum of 30 days. See California Health and Safety Code Section 1522(c)(1); 1568.09(c); 1569.17(c); and 1596.871(c). Director must comply with AB 633 as follows: Upon receipt by the licensee, licensee is to provide to parents/guardians the following: Copies of any licensing reports that document a Type A citation- this includes facility visits and substantiated complaint investigations; copy of licensing documents pertaining to a conference conducted by a local licensing agency management representative and the licensee of this Child Care Center in which issues of noncompliance are discussed or copies of a summary of an accusation indicating the Department's intent to revoke the facility's license. Copies of any of the above licensing documents issued to the licensee in the prior 12 months shall be provided to the parents/guardians of currently and newly enrolled child(ren) at the facility. Licensee will obtain an acknowledgement of the receipt of licensing reports form (LIC 9224) and maintain a signed copy in each child’s file. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies is being cited: (see next page, 809 D). LPA Miranda informed Director that this report dated 7/28/2022 documents Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit was provided to Karen Avital, Director. SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Miranda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 FACILITY NAME: BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 197416658 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 07/28/2022 Section Cited CCR 101170(e)(1)

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(1)ComplaintJul 28, 2022

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type AComplaintJul 28, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 7/28/2022 8:20Am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miranda arrived at Barefoot Preschool, for the purpose of the health and safety of the child care center. Director was not present. LPA met with Staff Ms. Alexandra Aber, LPA observed that staff had 4 children in care. Around 9:00am a second Staff arrived at the facility. Director arrived around 9:38am. Around 11:25am, LPA Miranda toured the facility and observed 10 preschooler with 2 staff and Director. During a phone call on 7/21/2022, Director disclosed that one child was diagnosed with covid-19. No proof that Director previous reported or submitted lic624 to El Segundo office. Per report requirement title 22 101212, Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. Also, LPA reviewed Staff#1, Staff#2, Staff#3 and #4 files and observed that all files were incomplete. Today, upon arrived at the facility LPA observed Staff#3 alone with 4 children, LPA reviewed her file and observed staff#3 does not have proof of complete of the class Family & Community to be considerate fully qualify teacher. LPA contacted El Segundo Office and reviewed with LPA Lowe that and confirmed Teacher Ramirez and Teacher Assistant Fisher were not on Guardian associated of Criminal Background Clearance to Barefoot Preschool. Per Director, she has access to Guardian. Per Director staff #1 and #2 were present while she was on vacation. SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Miranda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY NAME: BAREFOOT PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 197416658 VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022 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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPA advised this Type A citation will include a civil penalty on total of $500 per person. Allowing any person who is subject to a background check to work, reside or volunteer who does not have either a criminal record clearance or exemption. A civil penalty shall be assessed for a maximum of 5 days for the first violation. For subsequent violations within a 12 month period, a civil penalty shall be assessed for a maximum of 30 days. See California Health and Safety Code Section 1522(c)(1); 1568.09(c); 1569.17(c); and 1596.871(c). Director must comply with AB 633 as follows: Upon receipt by the licensee, licensee is to provide to parents/guardians the following: Copies of any licensing reports that document a Type A citation- this includes facility visits and substantiated complaint investigations; copy of licensing documents pertaining to a conference conducted by a local licensing agency management representative and the licensee of this Child Care Center in which issues of noncompliance are discussed or copies of a summary of an accusation indicating the Department's intent to revoke the facility's license. Copies of any of the above licensing documents issued to the licensee in the prior 12 months shall be provided to the parents/guardians of currently and newly enrolled child(ren) at the facility. Licensee will obtain an acknowledgement of the receipt of licensing reports form (LIC 9224) and maintain a signed copy in each child’s file. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies is being cited: (see next page, 809 D). LPA Miranda informed Director that this report dated 7/28/2022 documents Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit was provided to Karen Avital, Director. SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Miranda LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022 FACILITY NAME: BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 197416658 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 07/28/2022 Section Cited CCR 101170(e)(1)

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What is BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL's safety grade?

BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 83.5 out of 100.

How many violations does BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL have?

BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL has 14 total violations on record, including 10 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.

When was BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL last inspected?

BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL was last inspected on March 8, 2023.

Has BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL had any complaints?

BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 0 unsubstantiated.

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