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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198000044
Report Date: 06/25/2025
Date Signed: 06/25/2025 04:04:55 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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:HAPPY TIME EDUCATIONFACILITY NUMBER:
198000044
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DIRECTOR:		LOURDEZ MUNIZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2675 GRAND AVE.TELEPHONE:
(213) 581-2759
CITY:WALNUT PARKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90255
CAPACITY: 30TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 29CENSUS: 15DATE:
06/25/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:12 AM
MET WITH:Licensee, Lourdez MunizTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:10 PM
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On 06/25/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jonnisha Culbert and Javier Duran conducted a required-3 Year annual inspection at the facility noted above. LPAs met with licensee, Lourdez Muniz provided them with an Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers (LIC 125) and discussed the purpose of today's visit. They guided analysts on a tour of the facility. This is a single-family home converted into a preschool center. The program operates Monday through Friday from 6am to 6pm. It offers care to children aged two to six years old. Present during today's inspection were licensee, two staff, and fifteen Children.

Upon arrival, LPAs observed all required postings.

All areas used by children were inspected for safety. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. The facility utilizes a wall heater for heating. LPAs advised licensee to barricade and/or use a heater guard to block access to the heater. In the living room, LPA observed operable water cooler in window. Per licensee, the windows in the home does not open. Lighting was observed to be in operable condition. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Cots are available to children for napping. Per licensee, the isolation area is in the back room. Children who are sick utilize restroom inside of back room. LPAs observed an appropriate number of toilets and sinks available for children.

At approximately, 9:31am LPAs observed water inside of a bucket underneath one of the sinks in the bathroom. The bucket was catching the water from a flexible stainless steel braided connector. Per licensee, the bucket is a temporary fix until the plumber comes to fix the sink. This is a potential health and safety risk

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jonnisha Culbert
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/25/2025
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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Created By: Jonnisha Culbert On 06/25/2025 at 01:58 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: HAPPY TIME EDUCATION
FACILITY NUMBER: 198000044

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/25/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.16(a)(1)
Lead Testing
(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Durnig record review LPA did not observe a match on water board Child Care Lead Samples report. Per licensee, the water has not been tested. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/25/2025
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Per licensee, they will get the lead testing completed and email proof to LPA J. Culbert by plan of correction date.
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Section Cited
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Buildings and Grounds
(a) 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 is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and LPAs observed bucket of water underneath sink in accessible children's restroom. Per licensee, they use the bucket to collect the water from the sink until the pluber comes to fix the sink. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/25/2025
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Per licensee, children will stop using sink until sink is fixed. When the sink is fixed LPAs will return to ensure that sink is working properly.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Jonnisha Culbert
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/25/2025


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Created By: Jonnisha Culbert On 06/25/2025 at 01:58 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: HAPPY TIME EDUCATION
FACILITY NUMBER: 198000044

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/25/2025

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:
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Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 3 staff did not renew their mandated reporter training. During record review LPAs did not observe a valid certificate in licnesee and staff 1's file. Per licensee, they did not do the training. which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/09/2025
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Per licensee, they will complete the training and email completed mandated reporter certificates to LPA J. Culbert by plan of correction date.
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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.
Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Jonnisha Culbert
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/25/2025


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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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: HAPPY TIME EDUCATION
FACILITY NUMBER: 198000044
VISIT DATE: 06/25/2025
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to persons in care. LPAs reminded licensee that water in a bucket should not be accessible to children. LPAs observed licensee remove the bucket.

Per licensee, indoor and outdoor drinking water was available via kitchen sink and water fountain located in the hallway. LPAs verified that the lead testing was not completed and provided licensee with written directive outlined in Provider Information Notification (PIN) 21-21.1-CCP. This is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions were located on a shelf above toilet inside of bathroom in back room. LPAs observed medication in cabinet above countertop in the kitchen. Per licensee, no child currently enrolled require medication, but it is available if a child needs it. LPAs informed licensee of Incidental Medical Services (IMS) and advised them to refer to Best Practices Related to the Provision of IMS in Child Care Center… PIN 22-02-CCP. Poisons were not observed during visit. Per licensee, someone comes to fumigate every 4 or 5 months and they have one ant killer behind cleaning products in the bathroom. LPAs reminded licensee that poisons are to remain in an area that is locked and inaccessible to children. A carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm were observed and are operable. LPAs did not observe a fire alarm pull stations.



Disaster drills were logged and available. The last drill was conducted on September 13. LPAs reminded licensee that drills are to be performed and logged every six months.

LPAs observed a menu posted on parent board, but it did not have date on it. LPAs reminded licensee that copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. LPAs inspected the food preparation area. The kitchen was observed to be free of litter. Food supplies were observed. The facility provides snacks and lunch.

The outdoor playground area was evaluated. LPAs observed all areas around and under high climbing equipment and similar equipment are cushioned with sand. Per licensee, the sand is cleaned every Sunday. LPAs reminded licensee that sand shall be evaluated daily. LPAs observed a tree that can be used for
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jonnisha Culbert
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2025
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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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: HAPPY TIME EDUCATION
FACILITY NUMBER: 198000044
VISIT DATE: 06/25/2025
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shade. Per licensee, they transport children sippy cups outside to provide outdoor drinking water. Per licensee, there are bodies of water on the premises.

Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness. During record review, LPAs observed that two out of two children’s files were complete. Children's roster was reviewed, but it was missing information. LPAs reminded licensee to ensure that the roster is complete. Parents sign children in and out via sign in sheet.

Staff records were reviewed. LPAs observed three out of three staff records. During staff record review, LPAs observed that two out of three staff were missing a current mandated reporter certificate and three out of three are missing proof of immunization against measles and pertussis. This is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. Licensee’s mandated reporter certificate expired 06/07/2024, staff 1 mandated reporter certificate expired on 06/08/2024. Licensee has completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR AED on 06/01/2024.

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.

Licensee 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

LPAs referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

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

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jonnisha Culbert
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2025
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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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: HAPPY TIME EDUCATION
FACILITY NUMBER: 198000044
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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/.

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

Three Type B deficiencies were cited during today’s visit.

Appeal rights and a notice of site visit was given. The notice of site visit must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Lourdez Muniz.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jonnisha Culbert
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2025
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