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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198004987
Report Date: 04/30/2025
Date Signed: 05/01/2025 03:44:47 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/01/2025 03:44 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:SEEDLING SCHOOL, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
198004987
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		HYTOSHA HODGES-MCDANIELSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1035 W. HARRISON AVENUETELEPHONE:
(909) 445-1235
CITY:CLAREMONTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91711
CAPACITY: 84TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 90CENSUS: 37DATE:
04/30/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
03:45 PM
MET WITH:Seidy Ortiz & Hytoshon Hodges McDanielTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:30 PM
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On April 30,2025, at 2:30 pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Carolyn Tuba and Diana Otiz conducted an unannounced required inspection. LPAs met with Educational Coordinator, Seidy Ortiz and Director, Hytoshon Hodges-McDaniel who guided LPAs on a tour to gain a census of 37 children and 4 staff members in care. This is a preschool age program licensed for 84 children which operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Per Director there are 90 children enrolled who attend with various schedules.

The following classrooms were inspected, Classroom 1 (2 to 2 1/2-year-olds), Classroom 2 (2 1/2 to 3-year-olds), Classroom 3 (3 1/2-4-year-olds), Classroom 4 (3-3 1/2-year-olds), Classroom 5 (4 - 41/2-year-olds), Classroom 6 (4 1/2-5-year-olds), Classroom 7 (Transitional Kindergarten (TK) (5 years old). Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Classroom 1 and 2 which are connected, share 1 toilet and 1 sink and LPAs reminded Director that those classrooms 1 & 2 can accommodate a total of 15 children combined. Classrooms 3-7 each have 1 toilet and 1 sink. LPAs observed inside of classroom 7 the sink according to Director, is ADA compliant for wheel chair accessibility. In classroom 3 LPAs observed a pet turtle that is kept inside a glass aquarium.

During the visit LPAs observed a loft that was in classroom 6. According to the Director the classroom and the loft was included during a visit that occurred in 2004. The loft was part of the measurements and according to the staff member only 5 children are allowed with teacher supervision. LPAs took photos and stated that further review of the file need to be conducted. The LPAs observed that the staircase that lead to
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Katrina ChicoteTELEPHONE: (323) 984-3417
Carolyn TubaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
DATE: 04/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/30/2025
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: SEEDLING SCHOOL, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198004987
VISIT DATE: 04/30/2025
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the loft has a gate at the bottom and another at the top that is secured. LPAs observed a spiral staircase. LPAs mentioned that a waiver may need to be requested but would have to review with their supervisor.

The facility provides Lunch, AM & PM snacks and is provided by food service from the Foothill Country Day School which is an Elementary school (K- 8th) and share the same campus. Drinking water is brought from home and a filtered water station is available for refills as needed. LPAs observed menus posted in the classroom parent board. The kitchen was inspected and was found to be clean and in order. LPAs observed that there are smoke detectors that are connected to the elementary school and are tested throughout the year. LPAs observed and tested carbon monoxide detectors which were operable during the visit. LPAs observed fire extinguishers in each classroom that were last serviced on 11/26/2024. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted and documented April 2025. First aid kits are available in each classroom and in the sick room located in the lobby area where ill children will go until parents pick-up.

Outdoor playgrounds are named the following: South, North, and East. The South Playground was inspected and LPAs observed artificial turf and included is a sand box that is kept covered when not in use. North playground has a play structure with wood chips to cushion the falls. East playground is used by the younger 2 year olds. The 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 free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment have wood chips to cushion or prevent an injury to absorb a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yards with trees and shade cover.

During the visit LPAs observed a swimming pool that is located next door to the preschool, however the pool belongs to the Foothill Country Day School. Per Director the preschool children do not use that area and LPAs observed that it is gated and locked. Director also stated that the pool area may be converted into a sitting/Pergola area for staff to take breaks.

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. LPAs reminded Director that all parents are required to use full signature. Facility uses an app called ProCare and a code is required or QR code may be scanned for each parents/guardians dropping or picking up to sign-in/out their child. A report may be printed should LPAs request a copy. A current facility roster is available.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Katrina ChicoteTELEPHONE: (323) 984-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carolyn TubaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2025
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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: SEEDLING SCHOOL, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198004987
VISIT DATE: 04/30/2025
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Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency forms and a medical assessment are on file. Staff files were reviewed for Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid, Mandated Reporting Certificates were found to be complete.

The classroom 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. The washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children appear to be toxic free.

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.

Director 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.

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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPAs 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/.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Katrina ChicoteTELEPHONE: (323) 984-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carolyn TubaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2025
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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: SEEDLING SCHOOL, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198004987
VISIT DATE: 04/30/2025
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Director 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.

No citations were issued during this visit. Facility was compliant with all Title 22 regulations.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Hytoshon Hodges McDaniel.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Katrina ChicoteTELEPHONE: (323) 984-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carolyn TubaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2025
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