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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198001769
Report Date: 04/08/2026
Date Signed: 04/08/2026 12:04:37 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:MENDOZA, MANUELA FAMILY DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198001769
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MENDOZA, MANUELAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(626) 855-0583
CITY:HACIENDA HEIGHTSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91745
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12CENSUS: 8DATE:
04/08/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:35 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Manuela MendozaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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On 04/08/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mariah Aguirre conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by licensee, Manuela Mendoza who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. LPA observed 8 children in care at the time of inspection. LPA did not observe any children in care. Per licensee there are 12 children enrolled and 11 are school age. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 5:00AM to 6:30PM. Two adults live in the home.

This is a single-story house consisting of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, dining area, living room, kitchen, garage, unfenced front yard, and fenced back yard.

Per Licensee, areas off limits to children include 3 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, kitchen, dining area, living room, outdoor back yard kitchen, and front yard. Currently, Licensee states the areas off limits are under construction. Licensee states the construction will be completed by the end of April, 2026. Children have access to the garage converted into a playroom, one bathroom, and fenced backyard.

All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible to children were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. Home is well ventilated. Licensee provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks to children in care. Per licensee, they are a part of the Angelus food program.

LPA observed all cleaning products to be kept in the bathroom accessible to children, on a high shelf inaccessible to children in care. Per licensee, there are no poisons in the home,

The home is clean, orderly, comfortable, and well ventilated. LPA observed a functioning Smoke detector and Carbon Monoxide detector. LPA observed a working telephone. (Licensees cell phone). LPA observed fire extinguisher to be last serviced May 2025.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mariah Aguirre
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/08/2026
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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Document Has Been Signed on 04/08/2026 12:04 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Mariah Aguirre On 04/08/2026 at 11:38 AM
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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: MENDOZA, MANUELA FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198001769

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/08/2026

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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 instance, as Licensee's husband/assistant does not have a current Mandated Reporter Certification which poseses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
POC Due Date: 04/15/2026
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Licensee will provide LPA MAguirre proof of completed Mandated Reporter training via email by POC date above.
Section Cited
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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.
Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Mariah Aguirre
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/08/2026


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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: MENDOZA, MANUELA FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198001769
VISIT DATE: 04/08/2026
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There are several age-appropriate toys and a first aid kit on the premises. Per the licensee, there is one firearm on the premises. LPA observed the firearm stored in a safe locked by code, and LPA observed the bullets and trigger locks to be stored separately from the firearm. Per licensee there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water at the time of inspection. Licensees First Aid and CPR expires on 05/17/2026.

LPA MAguirre did not observe napping equipment. Per Licensee, all children enrolled are school age and do not nap.

LPA reviewed children’s files and files were found to be complete. LPA reviewed Licensee’s file and it was found to be complete. Licensee’s husband who assists her does not have a current Mandated Reporter Training Certification, as a result one type B citation was issued (see attached LIC809D). Children and Licensee’s names were documented. LPA observed a current facility roster.

The licensee has completed the online mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com, expires on 11/14/2026. All childcare employees must complete mandated reporter training within 30 days of hire and renew training every two years.


Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22- 02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B.

The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. Also call the CCLD office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B).

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

Per the Licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every month and the last drill documented and conducted was 04/01/2026. Licensee has the required documents posted in the FCCH; Facility License (LIC 203), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610a), Notification of Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 394).

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mariah Aguirre
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2026
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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: MENDOZA, MANUELA FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198001769
VISIT DATE: 04/08/2026
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The following was discussed with the licensee:
Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files, and Safe Sleep Regulation. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required to children in care.

Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility’s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified.

Regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and any other items that fall into that category.

--Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website (www.ccld.ca.gov) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations.


-- Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months they are also now in Spanish please log in to the CCLD website or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates send directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov

The on Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (323) 981-3350 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Licensee 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.

During the exit interview, the Licensee, Manuela Mendoza confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days and a copy of Appeal Rights were provided to the Licensee.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Manuela Mendoza.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mariah Aguirre
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2026
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