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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191570934
Report Date: 08/25/2021
Date Signed: 08/25/2021 04:18:06 PM

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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	AMAR CHILDREN'S CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	191570934
ADMINISTRATOR:	CHRIS TORTORCI		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1000 N. CALIFORNIA AVE.		TELEPHONE:	(626) 933-7101
CITY:	LA PUENTE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91744
CAPACITY:	384	CENSUS: 114	DATE:	08/25/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:56 AM
MET WITH:	Supervisor, Gabriel Munoz		TIME COMPLETED:	04:30 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 08/25/2021 at 11:56 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Jose Guzman conducted an unannounced required inspection. A risk assessment was conducted when entering the facility. LPA met with Supervisor, Gabriel Munoz who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program licensed for 384 children which operates Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Per Supervisor, there are 143 children enrolled. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, the following staff was present during this inspection with napping children: Room 31: Staff #1, #2 with 7 children; Room 30: Staff #3 with 10 children; Room 29: Staff #4 with 5 children; Room 25: Staff #5 with 12 children; Room 19: Staff #6, #7 with 9 children, Room 18: Staff #8, #9 with 11 children, Room 17: Staff #10 with 11 children, Room 24: Staff #11, #12 with 6 children, Room 23: Staff #13 with 9 children, Room J: Staff #14 with 6 children, Room H: Staff #15 with 10 children, Room 20: Staff #16, #17 with 8 children, and Room 21: Staff #18, #19 with 10 children. Room 26, 27, 28, and 22 are currently not in use due to low enrollment. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 5 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed 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. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Storage for medication was inspected to ensure that medications are in a safe place inaccessible to children. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. Storage areas for poisons are locked. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. There are chairs in the office a cot is also provided to the children. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill. Page 1 of 3

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jose Guzman	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/25/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2021

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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: AMAR CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191570934
	VISIT DATE: 08/25/2021

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Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and PM snack.

All kitchen, food prep, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination. All foods/beverages capable of spoiling are stored in covered containers at 45˚ (F) or less. There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms and drinking containers are taken outdoors. Solid waste storage vessels, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are inaccessible. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.

Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment, cushioning material to absorb a fall. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this inspection.

To reduce the risk of COVID-19, sign in and out sheets are located in the cafeteria. The cafeteria is being used as a single-entry point for parents to drop off and pick up children. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure an Identification and Information Emergency form (LIC 700) is on file.

Staff Records were reviewed. Supervisor has First Aid/CPR expires on 4/7/23. Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis and measles for staff was readily available during today's inspection. Staff did have a current Mandated Reporter Training as required.

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 Section 102417. 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 Report continues- Page 2 of 3

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jose Guzman	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/25/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/25/2021

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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: AMAR CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191570934
	VISIT DATE: 08/25/2021

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LPA advised the Director how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates by visiting the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

At this time, there are no citations being issued today.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing reprehensive. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview was conducted with Supervisor, Gabriel Munoz.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jose Guzman	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/25/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/25/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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