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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198018738
Report Date: 03/01/2024
Date Signed: 03/01/2024 02:36:50 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/01/2024 02:36 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:	ALPHA-SHEN PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	198018738
ADMINISTRATOR:	LINDA P. CHU		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	618 N. MOORE AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(626) 282-2011
CITY:	MONTEREY PARK	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91754
CAPACITY:	44	CENSUS: 25	DATE:	03/01/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:40 AM
MET WITH:	Linda Chu, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	02:45 PM

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On March 1, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kruz Long conducted an unannounced required 3-year inspection. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted. LPA met with Director Linda Chu and explained the purpose of the visit. This facility cares for children ages 2 to 5. Facility operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7am to 5pm. Per Director, there are 27 children enrolled.

The facility contains 4 classrooms, 3 classrooms are in use. LPA observed 7 staff and 25 children. Teacher-child ratios was observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license.

The classroom furniture and equipment was 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. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free.

The facility provides breakfast, snack, lunch and water in bottle to children in care if parents forget to bring the child's water bottle. Water comes from the kitchen faucet which has been tested and cleared for lead. The kitchen area was observed to be clean and the cleaning compounds/solutions were found to be stored away from the food.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kruz Long	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/01/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2024

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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ALPHA-SHEN PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018738
	VISIT DATE: 03/01/2024

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LPA observed that there are functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the facility. LPA observed 2 fully charged and serviced fire extinguisher. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 01/03/24. 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. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Sign in and out sheets with signatures were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time and day. LPA reviewed staff records, staff files were complete. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed.

SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with Director. The Director and staff do currently have immunization documentation.

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

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

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kruz Long	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/01/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2024

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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ALPHA-SHEN PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018738
	VISIT DATE: 03/01/2024

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CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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 advised the Director to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

The Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

The 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 deficiencies were observed during today's inspection.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report was provided to the Director.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kruz Long	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/01/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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