198015711-6-3-2025-54-CC-ACAR-DHAUZZ-20250603160221

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198015711
Report Date: 06/03/2025
Date Signed: 06/03/2025 04:02:32 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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	KIDS FIRST LEARNING CENTER - DOWNEY		FACILITY NUMBER:	198015711
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	CYNTHIA SAENZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	13200 COLUMBIA AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	5628030400
CITY:	DOWNEY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90242
CAPACITY: 144	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 144	CENSUS: 54	DATE:	06/03/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	Avelina Moreno		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

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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	On June 3, 2025, at 9:15AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Carter conducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection and met with Facility representative (FR) Avelina Moreno. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry unto the facility. LPA was taken on a guided tour of both the indoors and outdoors of the facility. Teacher-child ratios were observed, and staff names recorded. All center staff that were present during today’s inspection had fingerprint clearance and are associated to the designated license number. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. The sign-in and out sheets were reviewed. The hours of operation are 8:00AM – 3:45PM, Monday - Friday. Facility offers part time and full time programs. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 144. At the initial start of the site visit, there is a total census of 54 children and 8 teachers present. The facility is made up of 4 classrooms. Purple Room 1: had 16 children and 3 staff, Blue Room 3: had 22 children and 3 staff, Yellow Room 4: had 16 children and 2 staff at time of inspection. Red Room 2 is not in use at this time. LPA observed the following documents: LIC 203A-License, LIC 610 A-Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC 9148-Earthquake Preparedness Check List, PUB 394-Notification of parent’s rights poster, LIC 613A- Personal Rights, PUB 269- Child Car Seat Law, Menus, and Activity Schedule. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed napping equipment for children, stored in the classrooms. Storage for children's belongings, bathrooms facilities, and isolation areas were inspected. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, safety, and sanitation. LPA observed cubbies with wooden toys, puzzles, books, and other appropriate toys to be clean and free of hazards at time of inspection. .....REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 OF 4

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Andrea Carter
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/03/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2025

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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: KIDS FIRST LEARNING CENTER - DOWNEY	FACILITY NUMBER: 198015711
	VISIT DATE: 06/03/2025

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LPA observed carpets and age-appropriate tables and chairs in each classroom. LPA observed red backpacks for first aid kept in each classroom. First Aid supplies were inventoried and were found to be in compliance with regulation.
Menus were reviewed at time of inspection. Facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Food is prepared in the onsite kitchenette toured by LPA, and found in compliance for safety, cleanliness, and proper storage. Drinking water is provided via water dispensers and disposable cups located in each classroom. LPA confirmed Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were present and determined to be in operable condition. Fire extinguishers were observed as serviced on 03/09/25. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. A review of medication policy, including administering, labeling, storage, and records was made. There are no children with prescribed or over the counter medication. This facility does not administer medication. Facility has children with food allergies (not severe), signs are posted on the refrigerator and inside classrooms. Disaster drills log observed with last drill conducted on 04/14/25. Isolation area for sick children is the safe space are in the classrooms and the office if needed. Children are supervised and away from other children in care.
At 9:45 AM, outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age-appropriateness.
LPA observed age appropriate play equipment and to be in safe condition, free of sharp, no loose or pointed parts. All areas around or under climbing equipment, are cushioned with rubber mats that absorbs falls. The children have access to drinking water via water coolers and disposable cups, observed by PA. Required shade and fencing were inspected. LPA observed the playground has adequate shading and gates were closed and locked. LPA did not observe any bodies of water or hazards at time of inspection.
Starting at 10:15 AM, staff and children’s records were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required liensing forms were made and documented on the LIC 857 for children and the LIC 859 for staff. LPA observed current CPR and First Aid Certification for center Staff Member#1 expires on 01/20/26. Role and responsibilities of being a Mandated Reporter were reviewed. Staff Member#1 Mandated Reporter Certificate is valid until 08/03/26.

The following were discussed:
LPA advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to CCL within the time frame specified by the regulation, this includes any changes as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your location.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Andrea Carter
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/03/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2025

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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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: KIDS FIRST LEARNING CENTER - DOWNEY	FACILITY NUMBER: 198015711
	VISIT DATE: 06/03/2025

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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.

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.

Facility representative 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.
For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP).

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

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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Andrea Carter
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/03/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2025

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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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: KIDS FIRST LEARNING CENTER - DOWNEY	FACILITY NUMBER: 198015711
	VISIT DATE: 06/03/2025

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) 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/.

Facility representative 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.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Avelina Moreno.

Appeal Rights Provided

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Andrea Carter
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/03/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2025

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