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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198014220
Report Date: 10/10/2019
Date Signed: 10/10/2019 02:24:02 PM

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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	STARKIDS PRESCHOOL INC.		FACILITY NUMBER:	198014220
ADMINISTRATOR:	VERONICA GAW		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	66 W. DUARTE ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(626) 447-9888
CITY:	ARCADIA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91007
CAPACITY:	70	CENSUS: 41	DATE:	10/10/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:00 AM
MET WITH:	Khin Gaw		TIME COMPLETED:	01:51 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Roxana Lopez and Ariel Cazares conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection on this date. LPAs met with Director Khin Gaw (aka Veronica) and was guided on a tour of the facility. There were 41 children present and 7 staff members. The facility’s hours of operation are 7:30am to 6:30pm, Monday thru Friday. LPAs toured the areas according to the facility sketch on file. Per Director, no alterations have been made and LPAs observed none. The facility consists of 4 classrooms. Each classroom was inspected. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Napping equipment is available in form of cots. Reminder: Linens are to be taken home each week to be washed. There is available drinking water in form of water filter and personal water bottles. The first aid supplies are located in each classroom. LPAs tested the carbon monoxide detector located in the hallway and found it to be operational. The restrooms were observed to be clean and in good condition, with sufficient supplies for children to use. Per director, there is a separate isolation room for ill children. The staff restroom is available for ill children to use. Fire drilled conducted on 10/1/19. The facility has meals delivered and snacks are prepared for the children at the center. The kitchenette was inspected and observed to be clean, orderly, and sufficient storage for supplies. Any food brought by children can be stored in the refrigerator. LPAs observed milk belonging to a specific child not properly labeled. The facility provides lunch and two snacks.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina Gabelman	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3677
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/10/2019

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2019

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: STARKIDS PRESCHOOL INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 198014220
	VISIT DATE: 10/10/2019

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The menus were observed to be posted at the entrance of the facility. Menus need to be updated to reflect accuracy. LPAs observed rice being served to children which was not listed on the menu.

LPAs inspected the children’s outdoor space, which consists of two separate playgrounds. The playgrounds were inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. LPAs observed there to be shade and adequate fencing.

Teacher child ratios were observed to be in compliance. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met. LPAs also reviewed criminal record clearances, children and staff records. LPA found the records to be complete and in order. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. LPAs found that 6 children were not signed in. Roster was available.

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.
Mandated Reporter Training Website: www.mandatedreporterca.com

See 809 D for deficiencies cited- Exit interview conducted with Khin Gaw. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided and explained.
The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina Gabelman	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3677
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/10/2019

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: STARKIDS PRESCHOOL INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 198014220
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/10/2019

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 10/14/2019 Section Cited	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out This requirenent has not been met as evidence by LPAs review of sign in and out sheets. Finding that six children were not signed in. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children and care.
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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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina Gabelman	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3677
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/10/2019

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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