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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198004459
Report Date: 09/29/2025
Date Signed: 09/29/2025 04:01:42 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/29/2025 04:01 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:WESTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLSFACILITY NUMBER:
198004459
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		OLIVIA CASTILLOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3105 PADUA AVE.TELEPHONE:
(909) 626-1377
CITY:CLAREMONTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91711
CAPACITY: 83TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 87CENSUS: 64DATE:
09/29/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:40 PM
MET WITH:Assistant Director, Joy MatthewsTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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On 09/29/25 at 1:30pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Diana Ortiz and Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced Annual random inspection. LPAs entered facility through a iron gate that requires a code to enter and there is a monitor to assist in gaining access to the facility. LPAs met with staff in the front office and guided LPAs to Director, Joy Matthews. LPAs were guided on a tour of the facility indoors and outdoors. This is a preschool program licensed for 83 children including a toddler component, which operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The Director stated there are 87 children currently enrolled on various schedules. The facility is located on the same campus as Western Christian private school which accommodates TK-8th grade children. The preschool is separate from the school-age children. LPAs observed a total census of 64 children with 9 staff members in care.

The following classrooms were inspected: Room 1 had 7 children in care with 1 staff. Room 2 had 9 children in care with 1 member of staff. Room 3 had 7 children in care with 1 staff. Room 4 had 10 toddlers with 3 staff. Room 4 (toddler room) had 1 toilet and 1 sink, as well as a changing table which is within arm’s length of a sink. Room 5 had 11 children in care with 1 member of staff. LPAs observed 3 toilets and 2 sinks in Room 5. Room 6 had 10 children in care with 1 staff. Room 7 had 9 children in care with 1 staff. LPAs observed 3 toilets and 4 sinks in Room 7.

All staff members were fingerprint cleared. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Brandi VanOosten
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Diana Ortiz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/29/2025
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: WESTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
FACILITY NUMBER: 198004459
VISIT DATE: 09/29/2025
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The classroom furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Storage for children’s belongings and napping equipment were inspected and meet all regulatory requirements. Children bring their own bedding, which are sent home at the end of the week to be laundered. Availability of drinking water was reviewed and per Director the parents provide water from home and refills are available using filtered water or bottled water. Toys and surfaces are observed to be safe and clean. Staff restroom is available near the main lobby of the entrance and near the reception area.

Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were present in the facility, tested and found to be operable. Fire extinguishers are serviced annually and were last serviced 07/16/25. Storage cabinets in classrooms were inspected, and no hazardous items were found, cleaning items were located on the top shelves of each classroom and inaccessible to children in care. No poisonous cleaning compounds were found in the childcare center. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 05/27/25. There is a First Aid kit available inside each classroom; the supplies were inventoried and found to be in good condition.

There is a teacher’s lounge which is a combo work room and kitchen area where snack is prepped for distribution to each classroom. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness, and proper equipment. AM and PM snacks are provided by the facility, lunch is provided by parents, as well as an outside vendor is available for parents to purchase hot lunch. Menu is posted on the parent board in the hallway of the facility. LPA observed parent board with all required documentation.

LPAs were informed that there is currently one child on medications and IMS documentation was reviewed and medication inventoried. LPA advised Director of procedures and medication which is currently stored in the Director’s office out of reach of children.

Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. There are currently 3 playgrounds, and 1 playground is designated for the toddler component. They are surrounded by an iron gate. All areas around or under climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with wood chips.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Brandi VanOosten
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Diana Ortiz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/29/2025
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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: WESTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
FACILITY NUMBER: 198004459
VISIT DATE: 09/29/2025
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LPAs observed 2 sheds which contain playing equipment for children. LPA observed 2 sandboxes located in each playground and per Director, the sand boxes cleaned every morning before outdoor play time. Per Director, there is a sprinkler system that is used to keep any insects, animals out of the sandbox when it is not being used. There is adequate shade in the play yard with trees and a patio awning. There is enough play equipment for the children to use in the play yard.

Sign in and out is done electronically using a parent app “Lillio”. Per Director, a printed copy of the report can be available for review. Parents use a code to record the time of the day signing in/out their child and sign using an electronic signature.

Licensing staff reviewed staff records and found that they were complete. Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid, educational requirements, immunization records and health preventative practices documentation were reviewed. Children’s records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care- licensing/public-information-and resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs reviewed 15 minute sleep log for children 24 months and younger. LPAs also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

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. LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP

Assistant Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Brandi VanOosten
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Diana Ortiz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/29/2025
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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: WESTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
FACILITY NUMBER: 198004459
VISIT DATE: 09/29/2025
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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.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a childcare facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers. LPA advised the licensee to access 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.

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 PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/.

Assistant Director 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.

At this time, the facility is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited on today’s visit, 09/29/25.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Joy Matthews.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Brandi VanOosten
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Diana Ortiz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/29/2025
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