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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198000044
Report Date: 06/03/2022
Date Signed: 06/03/2022 05:53:10 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754



FACILITY NAME:HAPPY TIME EDUCATIONFACILITY NUMBER:
198000044
ADMINISTRATOR:LOURDEZ MUNIZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2675 GRAND AVE.TELEPHONE:
(213) 581-2759
CITY:WALNUT PARKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90255
CAPACITY:30CENSUS: 24DATE:
06/03/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:05 AM
MET WITH:Lourdes MunizTIME COMPLETED:
06:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elka Chavez conducted an unannounced required 1-year inspection. LPA met with Director, Lourdes Muniz, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. The facility operates from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

At 11:05 AM all areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Upon arrival, LPA observed 24 children with 2 staff. Teacher child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The facility 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. The following was observed during tour of facility:

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. LPA observed 4 cots were cracked. LPA observed children's blankets were stored with cots. Director, Lourdes Muniz stated that she washes the sheets every Friday and cots are sprayed with Lysol after each use. At 12:15 PM LPA observed toilets were in operating condition. LPA observed the sinks were missing knobs for the hot water. Director stated that she was instructed to remove them by previous analyst. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. At this time, the off limit single restroom is used as the designated ill isolation are. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill.

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 meals and snacks. At 11:40 AM LPA observed the kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. LPA observed Pepto-Bismal stored the refrigerator. Director removed it and placed in the top kitchen cabinet. Children are provided with disposable cups for drinking water and it is accessible in the water fountain next to the bathroom
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka ChavezTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754


FACILITY NAME: HAPPY TIME EDUCATION
FACILITY NUMBER: 198000044

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2022

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
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Based on observation, the childrens blankets are stored with the childrens cots stacked up on each other. The director did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/16/2022
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Director, Lourdes stated that she will inspect them weekly and remove any that are broken. Director, Lourdes will purchase 12 new cots by POC due date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101226(e)(1)(A)
Health-Related Services
(e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (1) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be centrally stored in accordance with the requirements specified below: (A) Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation LPA observed pepto-bismol stored in the refrigerator used to store children's food, the director did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/17/2022
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Director, Lourdes is going to purchase a small refrigerator for staff to store their meals. Medication will be stored in the top kitchen cabinet and place child safety latches by POC due date.

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: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka ChavezTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
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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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754


FACILITY NAME: HAPPY TIME EDUCATION
FACILITY NUMBER: 198000044

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(g)(1)
Buildings and Grounds
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. (1) Storage areas for poisons shall be locked.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/06/2022
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Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101239(e)(1)
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(1) Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate temperature of hot water delivered to plumbing fixtures used by children to attain a hot water temperature of not less than 105 degrees F (40.5 degrees C) and not more than 120 degrees F (48.8 degrees C).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, LPA observed the hot water knobs were removed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/17/2022
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Director, Lourdes will need to discuss correction with the licensee because she was advised to remove the hot water from the bathroom used by children in care.

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: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka ChavezTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
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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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754


FACILITY NAME: HAPPY TIME EDUCATION
FACILITY NUMBER: 198000044

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review staff #1, #2 & #3 do not proof of influenza, the director did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 persons which posesa potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/10/2022
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Director stated that staff will provide proof of immunization by 6/6/22. Post reminders and as soon as we go get immunized make a copy and place it in the file. Director will conduct audit of records every 4 months. A log will be provided to LPA by
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 staff #1, #2 and #3 took training in March of 2019 the director did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/13/2022
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Director will proof of Mandated Reporter training by POC due date.

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: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka ChavezTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
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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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754


FACILITY NAME: HAPPY TIME EDUCATION
FACILITY NUMBER: 198000044

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements
(1) 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 is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 24 children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/24/2022
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Director stated that she will be more strict with parents and request that the forms are provided prior to attending day care.
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CCR
101216.1(b)(2)
Teacher Qualifications and Duties
(b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below: (2) A teacher shall meet the requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 1597.055.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review staff #2 did not have proof of Health & Safety, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 persons which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/06/2022
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Director stated that staff #2 is scheduled to attend training 6/7/22. The director will post reminders on files to stay on top of the records. Director will also make sure to obtain copies of trainings from staff for their files.

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: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka ChavezTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
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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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: HAPPY TIME EDUCATION
FACILITY NUMBER: 198000044
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2022
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used by children. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. At 12:00 PM LPA observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions in the kitchen cabinets. LPA observed a child safety gate in the kitchen making the area inaccessible to children in care. Storage
areas for poisons are locked. Facility has one functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet requirements.

At 12:20 PM LPA observed outdoor activity space equipment and surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment and slides have 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 visit. LPA observed a water hose that was not wrapped. LPA observed the director wrap and put the water hose away. The Director stated that she forgot to put away the night before after watering the grass.

At 12:30 PM 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. LPA observed 19 children were signed in. LPA observed 24 children present. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. LPA observed 4 children were missing immunization records. LPA observed 8 children were missing physician's report.



Staff records were reviewed for completeness; Inspection of required forms was made. LPA observed staff #1, #2, & #3 Mandated Reporter training expired 3/2022. LPA did not observe proof of influenza for staff #1, #2 & #3. Based on record review LPA did not observe proof of Health and Safety for staff #2.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka ChavezTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2022
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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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: HAPPY TIME EDUCATION
FACILITY NUMBER: 198000044
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2022
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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

Facility representative, Lourdes Muniz was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Based on the LPA’s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809 (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 & safety.

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

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Lourdes Muniz.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka ChavezTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2022
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