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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 070215177
Report Date: 12/19/2023
Date Signed: 12/19/2023 04:36:53 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, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612



FACILITY NAME:EL MONTE DAY CARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
070215177
ADMINISTRATOR:MORTON, CORINNEFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:1400 DINA DRIVETELEPHONE:
(925) 682-5060
CITY:CONCORDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94518
CAPACITY:126CENSUS: 44DATE:
12/19/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:45 PM
MET WITH:CORINNE MORTONTIME COMPLETED:
04:45 PM
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On 12/19/2023 at 1:45pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tasha Alexander met with Director Corinne Morton for an Unannounced Required 3-Year Inspection. During the inspection were forty-four (44) school age children and six (6) staff were present, including director. one portable classroom was toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from 7:00am – 6:00pm, Monday – Friday. The facility also holds a license for preschool, Facility #073404827.

The facility has ample age appropriate materials in the classroom that were observed to be clean and in good condition. All toxins, cleaning products, medications and hazardous materials were observed to be in inaccessible areas. There is at least one (1) fully stocked first-aid kit on site. There is a carbon monoxide/smoke detector combo, and fully charged fire extinguisher located in the classroom. All children’s bathrooms are clean, in proper working order, and well maintained. Medications currently not being stored at the facility per director.

The outside area is clean, free from defects with ample age-appropriate materials for the children. The play ground is shared with the elementary school, on a separate schedule, and is properly maintained. There is also plenty of shade for the children. LPA did not observe any harmful or unattended bodies of water in or around the facility.

The kitchen area is clean, well maintained, and all hazards are in inaccessible areas. All children have access to clean drinking water in and outside of the classroom. The facility provides afternoon snack. All food provided by the facility is properly stored and labeled.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta DysonTELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tasha Hackett-AlexanderTELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/19/2023
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, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: EL MONTE DAY CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 070215177
VISIT DATE: 12/19/2023
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The facility is operating within their licensed capacity and is in ratio. All staff have obtained a criminal record clearance, or transfer. All required postings are made visible in the entry way of the facility. The fire/disaster drill log is complete with the last drill logged on 12/19/ 23. A physical census of the children was taken and cross referenced with the sign-in and out log. All children have been properly signed in by staff. parents sign in electronically. LPA obtained a sample of the children’s files, a sample of the staff files, and the facility files. All files were complete.

Director was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Personnel Roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill must be conducted every six (6) months and documented. Director was reminded that California Law requires all facilities to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care, to child's parents, and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or email. LPA informed Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov. Director was also informed that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta DysonTELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tasha Hackett-AlexanderTELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/19/2023
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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, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: EL MONTE DAY CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 070215177
VISIT DATE: 12/19/2023
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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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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.

Director was reminded 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Corinne Morton.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta DysonTELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tasha Hackett-AlexanderTELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/19/2023
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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, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612


FACILITY NAME: EL MONTE DAY CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 070215177

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/19/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) 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. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. TODAY THERE ARE TWO STAFF MEMBERS THAT DO NOT HAVE IMMUNIZATION RECORDS IN FILE
POC Due Date: 01/03/2024
Plan of Correction
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LICENSEE WILL HAVE EACH STAFF MEMBER OBTAIN THEIR IMMUNIZATION RECORDS AND SUBMIT COPIES TO COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING BY 1/3/24
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(c)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(c) Current proof of completion for each licensed child day care provider or applicant for that license, administrator, and employee of a licensed child day care facility shall be submitted to the department upon inspection of the child day care or upon request by the department.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. TODAY THERE IS ONE STAFF MEMBER WITH AN EXPIRED MANDATED REPORTER CERTIFICATE
POC Due Date: 01/03/2024
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LICENSEE WILL HAVE THE STAFF MEMBER UPDATE THEIR MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING AND SUBMIT THE UPDATED CERTIFICATE TO COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING BY 1/3/24
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta DysonTELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tasha Hackett-AlexanderTELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/19/2023
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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, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612


FACILITY NAME: EL MONTE DAY CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 070215177

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/19/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216.1(g)
Teacher Qualifications and Duties
(g) A photocopy of the teacher's Child Development Permit as specified in (c)(3) above, or a photocopy of the teacher's transcript(s) documenting successful completion of required course work, shall be maintained at the center.

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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. TODAY THERE IS ONE STAFF MEMBER THAT DOES NOT HAVE TRANSCRIPTS IN FILE
POC Due Date: 01/02/2024
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LICENSEE WILL HAVE THE STAFF MEMBER OBTAIN THEIR TRANSCRIPTS AND LICENSEE WILL SUBMIT A COPY TO COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING BY 1/2/24
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta DysonTELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tasha Hackett-AlexanderTELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/19/2023
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