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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 192006337
Report Date: 09/11/2019
Date Signed: 09/11/2019 11:40:36 AM

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:CENTRO DE ALEGRIAFACILITY NUMBER:
192006337
ADMINISTRATOR:RAFAEL RAMIREZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:420 N. SOTO STREETTELEPHONE:
(323) 446-0066
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90033
CAPACITY:62CENSUS: 43DATE:
09/11/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:05 AM
MET WITH:Patricia PadillaTIME COMPLETED:
11:55 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Mora conducted an unannounced Annual random inspection. LPA met with Office Manager, Patricia Padilla. Designated facility Director, Morena Duran was not present during inspection. Patricia Padilla guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program with toddler component licensed for 62 children. The facility is licensed to serve 23 preschool children ages 3 - 5 years old and 39 toddlers ages 18 months through 36 months. Per Office Manager, there are 26 toddlers enrolled and 22 preschoolers enrolled. The facility operates Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Preschool and Toddler Components are conducted in physically separate areas indoors. The facility has a waiver for the outdoor activity area. Facility was advised that waiver and outdoor activity schedule must be posted with license. LPA advised staff that Personal Rights notification shall be posted in an area visible to parents.

All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, LPA observed 04 children with 03 staff in Toddler Room 1, 10 children with 03 staff in Toddler Room 2, 07 children with 03 staff in Toddler Room 3 and 18 children with 03 staff in the Pre K Room. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times.

Furniture and equipment was 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. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. LPA observed that there is peeling paint on the wall in the preschool classroom. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. At this time, the teacher's office is used as an isolation area. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia GuangorenaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy MoraTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3371
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2019
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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CENTRO DE ALEGRIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 192006337
VISIT DATE: 09/11/2019
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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 AM snack, lunch and PM snack. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination. There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms and a water fountain is available outdoors. All storage containers for solid waste, 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 stored in an area inaccessible to children. Storage areas for poisons are locked. 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. The Office Manager states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment and slides have rubber cushioning material to absorb a fall. Office Manager states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

Sign in and 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. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that a health screening report is on file. LPA observed that 2 staff do not have a health screening on file. LPA also observed that there has been a change in Director and Director's documentation is incomplete. The facility failed to submit documents for a change in Director as required. The facility is required to report this change within 10 days of occurrence. LPA provided a list of documents that are needed. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed.



SB792 Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees was discussed. LPA observed during staff file review that not all staff have immunization documentation on file. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – Implementation was discussed with Licensee. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers. All staff have certificates on file.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia GuangorenaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy MoraTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3371
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2019
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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: CENTRO DE ALEGRIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 192006337
VISIT DATE: 09/11/2019
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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

REMINDER: Failure to obtain a criminal record background check clearances prior to initial presence in the facility will result in an immediate $100.00 dollar or more per day Civil Penalty.



The licensee’s email address was obtained during this visit. The licensee was advised that email is public information.

LIC 311A- Records to be Maintained at Child Care Facility.

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



The deficiencies listed on the following pages were observed by the LPA and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809D for deficiencies that are being cited and need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.

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 representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview was conducted with Office Manager, Patricia Padilla. Appeal Rights and Procedures explained and provided.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia GuangorenaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy MoraTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3371
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2019
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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: CENTRO DE ALEGRIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 192006337
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/11/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
10/11/2019
Section Cited

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Immunization
The day care center shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person’s personnel record that is maintained by the day care center.
This requirement was not met as evidenced by staff file review. Several staff do no have immunization documentation on file. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Type B
10/11/2019
Section Cited

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Buildings and Grounds
The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.
This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observing peeling wall paint in the pre-k room. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Type B
09/20/2019
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Personnel Requirements
Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.
This requirement was not met as evidenced by staff file review. 2 staff do not have the LIC 503 on file.
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09/20/2019
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Reporting Requirements Each licensee or applicant shall furnish to the Department reports as required by the Department including, but not limited to, the following:
The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).
This requirement was not met as evidenced by staff file review. Director's documents are incomplete and should have been submitted to the Department.
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: Claudia GuangorenaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy MoraTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3371
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/11/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/11/2019
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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