191501826-2-6-2024-33-CC-LBAK-D27SDE-20240206124701

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191501826
Report Date: 02/06/2024
Date Signed: 02/06/2024 12:47:14 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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	EAST WHITTIER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC.		FACILITY NUMBER:	191501826
ADMINISTRATOR:	CAROL J. GARCIA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	10005 COLE ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(562) 698-1027
CITY:	WHITTIER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90603
CAPACITY:	64	CENSUS: 44	DATE:	02/06/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Director, Carol Garcia		TIME COMPLETED:	12:00 PM

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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	On 2/6/24, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA)s Lilli Babcock and Jessica Hopkins-Hernandez conducted an unannounced annual inspection. A Covid risk assessment was conducted. LPAs met with Director, Carol Garcia, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Director guided LPAs on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program which is currently licensed for a capacity of 64 children and operates Monday – Friday from 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM. Per Director there are 64 children enrolled. Census was taken upon arrival and the following staff and children were observed by LPAs to be present: Room 1: Staff #1 with 8 children, Room 2: Staff #2 with 9 children. Room 3: Staff #3 with 8 children; Room 4: Not being used due to low enrollment; Room 5: Staff #4 with 10 children; Room 6: Staff #5 with 9 children. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. LPAs confirmed all individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance. All children were observed by LPAs to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected and the following was observed: All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that furniture and equipment are age-appropriate and in good repair, and the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Napping equipment including cots and bedding were inspected for good condition and appropriate storage. Per Director, children take their Page 1 of 5

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3439
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/06/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2024

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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: EAST WHITTIER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 191501826
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 02/06/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 staff files reviewed that were missing current Mandated Reporter Training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/06/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director stated staff will take the Mandated Reporter Training by the due date.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3439
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/06/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2024

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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: EAST WHITTIER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 191501826
	VISIT DATE: 02/06/2024

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bedding home to wash weekly. Storage for children's belongings were inspected and LPAs observed children have their own labeled cubbies to store their belongings in all classrooms. Children bring water bottles from home and are allowed to drink freely at any time. Water bottles are refilled on demand from a water jug located in the classrooms.

LPAs observed toys and materials for children in the classrooms. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in restrooms used by children. All materials and surfaces accessible to children appear to be toxic free. Per Director, the office is used as an isolation area and ill children use the staff restroom. Per Director, staff provide 100% supervision when ill child is using the isolation room and/or restroom, and parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill, and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted.

Food menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. The facility provides AM and PM snack. All kitchen, food preparation, and food storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents, and other vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPAs inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. LPAs inspected food to be in good quantity and quality.

All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Per Director, poisons are kept in the storage room next to the office and locked with a lock and key at all times.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3439
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/06/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2024

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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: EAST WHITTIER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 191501826
	VISIT DATE: 02/06/2024

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Per Director, there are no children currently that use medications. First aid kits were located in each bathroom. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Per Director, preschool has their own land line. LPAs observed the facility to have operable carbon monoxide and smoke detectors on this day.

The facility has an outdoor play area that is fully fenced. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. There is adequate shade in the play yard. There are safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children outside on the playground. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. Per Director, children bring their water bottles outdoors and place on an outdoor shelf, each time the classroom goes outdoors.

Sign-in and Sign-out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. LPAs reviewed facility roster and Disaster Drill log. Last drill was conducted on 1/17/24. LPAs observed all required posted forms to be posted by classroom 3, where parents bring the children daily.

Staff Records and Children’s Records were reviewed. LPAs observed children’s files reviewed to be complete. Inspection of required forms were made. Children’s files reviewed contain information 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.

LPAs observed at least one person present during the inspection to be trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR. LPAs reviewed staff files, including Health Screenings. LPAs observed all personnel to be in good health and are physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. LPAs observed all 5 staff files reviewed to be missing current Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207).

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3439
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/06/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2024

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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: EAST WHITTIER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 191501826
	VISIT DATE: 02/06/2024

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LPAs advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

Based on the LPAs observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection- process.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a 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.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Page 4 of 5

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3439
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/06/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2024

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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: EAST WHITTIER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 191501826
	VISIT DATE: 02/06/2024

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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care- licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

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: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. PIN 22-05-CCP

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

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Carol Garcia.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3439
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/06/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2024

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