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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191570934
Report Date: 08/22/2025
Date Signed: 08/22/2025 04:02:17 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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	AMAR CHILDREN'S CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	191570934
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	GABRIEL MUNOZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1000 N. CALIFORNIA AVE.		TELEPHONE:	(626) 933-7101
CITY:	LA PUENTE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91744
CAPACITY: 384	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 164	CENSUS: 111	DATE:	08/22/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Director, Gabriel Munoz		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:30 PM

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On 8/22/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monica Ruiz and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Katrina Chicote arrived at the facility noted above to conduct an unannounced annual random inspection. A risk assessment was conducted. LPA presented identification, explained reason for the visit, and provided the Entrance Checklist - Child Care Centers form (LIC 125). Facility Representative (FR)/Site Administrator, Gabriel Munoz guided LPA Ruiz and LPM Chicote on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program with a toddler option which is currently licensed for a capacity of 384 children and operates Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, year round. Per Director, there are 164 children enrolled.

This is a State preschool program licensed for 384 children, which operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The facility is part of the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District.

Facility has a new security entrance. Per Director, beginning next week, parents will sign-in/out their children at each classroom.
LPA observed a total census of 111 children with 30 staff members. LPA conducted consultation during this inspection.
At 10AM, census was taken, and the following staff and children were observed to be present:

Child care for toddlers takes place in Portable classrooms J and H and room 27. The following classrooms were inspected:

Portable J classroom has 8 toddlers with 3 staff members. Classroom has 2 child size toilets with 2 child size sinks and an additional sink, kitchenette, teacher office, changing table and staff bathroom.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Monica Ruiz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency

California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:

Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: AMAR CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191570934
	VISIT DATE: 08/22/2025

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Portable H classroom has 8 toddlers with 3 staff members. The classroom has 2 child size toilets with 2 child size sinks and an additional sink, kitchenette, teacher office, changing table and staff bathroom.
Room 27 had 8 toddlers with 2 staff members. Classroom has 1 sink.
At 11:00 am the 3-year old classrooms and playground were inspected, and the following were observed:
Room 23 had 10 children and 2 staff members, and 1 sink.
Room 24 had 12 children and 2 staff members, and 1 sink.
Room 25 is not in use and remains locked during day care hours.
Room 29 had 14 children with 3 staff members. Classroom includes 2 child size toilets, 3 child size sinks, changing table and teacher’s office.
Room 31 had 14 children with 3 staff members, classroom had 2 child size toilets and 2 child size sinks with changing table, teacher office, small kitchenette, additional sink and staff bathroom. There is a small break room between Room 29 and 30 with additional staff restroom.
There is a Girl’s Restroom located right outside the classrooms that has 3 child sized toilets, 2 sinks, and a changing table and a Boys Restroom with 1 child size toilet, 3 smaller urinals and 3 child size sinks, and a changing table.
Room 26 is not in use and remains locked during day care hours.
At 12:00pm the 4 year olds’ classrooms and playground were inspected, and the following was observed:
Room 17 had 8 children with 3 staff members. The classroom has 1 sink. There is a Girls Restroom located right outside of the classrooms that has 3 child size toilets and 2 child size sinks and a Boys Restroom with 1 child size toilet, 4 smaller urinals and 2 child size sinks.
Room 18 has 4 children and 2 staff members, and the classroom has 1 sink.

Room 19 has 9 children with 2 staff members, and classroom has 1 sink.

Room 20 has 11 children with 3 staff members; classroom has 1 sink.
Room 21 has 6 children with 2 staff members; classroom has 1 sink.

Per Facility Representative, they would like to utilize one room for children’s exploration, but is not ready for use.

Staff members are fingerprint cleared through the school district. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. The facility has additional staff members to support the facility and assist with preparing meals and distributing them to the classrooms. page 2

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Monica Ruiz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2025

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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: AMAR CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191570934
	VISIT DATE: 08/22/2025

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Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded.

All children were observed by LPA 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 and bedding were inspected for good condition and appropriate storage. LPA observed cots with children’s bedding to be stored so that napping equipment and bedding is touching other children’s bedding. LPA advised Director to store cots and children’s bedding so one child's bedding is not touching the bedding of the next child. Per Director, parents take children’s bedding home on Fridays to be washed and returned on Mondays.

Storage for children's belongings was inspected and LPA observed children to have their own labeled cubbies to store their belongings in all classrooms. Children bring cups from home and are allowed to drink freely at any time. Sippy cups are refilled on demand from a water pitcher located in the classroom. Water pitchers are refilled in the kitchen from a water filtration system. Per Director, cups are taken home and washed daily.

LPAs observed toys and materials for children such as books, art supplies, blocks, and sensory toys available in each classroom.

Restrooms used by children were inspected for availability and good repair. LPA observed changing tables in the 2 and 3-year old’s classrooms to be placed further than arm’s reach from a sink. LPA advised that changing tables be moved so that they are within arm’s reach of the sink or to bring in a portable sink and place it next to the changing tables. Director states they will move the changing tables closer to the sink. All materials and surfaces accessible to children appear to be toxic free.

Per Director, the office is as an isolation area. 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 accepted. page 3

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Monica Ruiz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2025

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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: AMAR CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191570934
	VISIT DATE: 08/22/2025

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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 breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

All kitchen, food preparation, and food storage areas are clean and 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. LPA inspected food to be of good quality and quantity. Director states food is delivered in the morning and then distributed.

Director states that there are no poisons or firearms on the premises.

First aid kits are located in each classroom. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed the facility to have operable carbon monoxide and smoke detectors located in each classroom.

The facility has outdoor play areas that are fully fenced. LPA observed there to be separate playground for the Toddlers, 3 year olds and 4 year olds. LPA observed there to be tricycles, a bike path, play houses, water and sand activity table, and play structures for climbing. There is adequate shade in the play yards. There are safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children outside on playground. LPAs advised Director to maintain cushioning under outdoor equipment and to maintain a fall space around climbing equipment. LPA advised Director to have surface under the swings and slide in the 4 year old’s playground repaired.

LPAs reviewed facility roster and Disaster Drill log. Last drill was conducted on 7/31/25. LPAs observed all required posted forms to be posted in the office and on the wall outside of each classroom.

At 2:30 PM Staff Records and Children’s Records were reviewed. LPAs observed children’s files reviewed to be complete. Inspection of required forms was 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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Monica Ruiz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2025

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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: AMAR CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191570934
	VISIT DATE: 08/22/2025

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LPA observed at least one person present during the inspection to be trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR. LPA reviewed staff files, including Health Screenings. Staff immunization records (Influenza, Measles, and Pertussis) were reviewed, and observed all staff files to be complete.

LPA advised the Director to assess forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

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.

Director 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.
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

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Monica Ruiz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2025

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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: AMAR CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191570934
	VISIT DATE: 08/22/2025

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Director 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.

Based on this information, the following deficiencies on the attached LIC 809D 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 & safety.

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 (FR), Gabriel Munoz.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Monica Ruiz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2025

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Document Has Been Signed on 08/22/2025 04:02 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Monica Ruiz On 08/22/2025 at 03:16 PM

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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
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: AMAR CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191570934
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/22/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101239.1(c)(2)

Napping Equipment

(c) Each cot or mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. (2) Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in out of 8 out of 12 classrooms stored children's bedding so that the bedding from one child does come in contact with the next child's bedding, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/26/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility Representative (FR) states that they will have children fold the bedding, length wise, into the middle of the cot so that bedding is no longer coming into contact with the next child's bedding.FR states they will send out an email to all staff to notify of procedure, they will send a memo, and will send copies of email and memo to LPA by POC date.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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.

	Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:

	Monica Ruiz
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:

LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2025

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