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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198018769
Report Date: 05/06/2022
Date Signed: 05/06/2022 02:53:34 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	PLAZA DE LA RAZA C.D.S.- MAIZELAND		FACILITY NUMBER:	198018769
ADMINISTRATOR:	CABOT, NORAYMA		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	7601 CORD AVE.		TELEPHONE:	(562) 205-2789
CITY:	PICO RIVERA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90660
CAPACITY:	96	CENSUS: 60	DATE:	05/06/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:07 AM
MET WITH:	Araceli Brion, Education Coordinator		TIME COMPLETED:	03:08 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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lissete Gonzalez conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 05/06/2022 at 9:07AM. LPA met with Cathy Gaeta, Site Supervisor. LPA provided Cathy with a copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125). Site Supervisor then guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is an Early Head Start infant program with a toddler option that consists of nine (09) classrooms. Infant classrooms consist of Room #5, Room #7, and Room #9. Toddler classrooms consist of Room #1, Room #2, Room #3, Room #12, Room #13, and Room #14. Facility operating hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30AM to 5:30PM. At 12:30PM, Araceli Brion, Education Coordinator, arrived to the facility to conclude the inspection. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection; Infant Room#5: Currently closed; Infant Room #7: Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 with 5 infants; Infant Room #9: Currently closed; Toddler Room #1: Staff #4 and Staff #5 with 5 toddlers; Toddler Room #2: Staff #6 with 3 toddlers; Toddler Room #3: Staff #7 with 4 toddlers; Toddler Room #12 (split classroom): Staff #8, Staff #9 with 5 toddlers and Staff #10 and Staff #11 with 5 toddlers; Toddler Room #13: Staff #12, Staff #13, and Staff #14 with 7 toddlers; and Toddler Room #14: Staff #15 and Staff #16 with 8 toddlers. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: PHYSICAL PLANT 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. Linens are washed by an outside vendor each week or as needed. Napping equipment (cots) were observed to be stored in a cabinet within the classroom. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in the classrooms. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE: 1 OF 4

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina Gabelman	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3383
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lissete Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3383
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/06/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2022

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: PLAZA DE LA RAZA C.D.S.- MAIZELAND	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018769
	VISIT DATE: 05/06/2022

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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. 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.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Education Coordinator states there are no poisons stored at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed and are operable.

All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal.

Outdoor playground equipment is in a 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. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time.

All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility.

FACILITY RECORDS
Facility Representative 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.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina Gabelman	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3383
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lissete Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3383
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/06/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2022

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: PLAZA DE LA RAZA C.D.S.- MAIZELAND	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018769
	VISIT DATE: 05/06/2022

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There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection.
Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness; Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857.

LPA partially reviewed staff files during the inspection due to the full staff files being stored at the administrative office. LPA will review staff files at a later time and date. If staff files were to be incomplete during the time and date that LPA reviews files, a case management inspection will occur at the facility to reflect the incomplete files.

Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Children present were signed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 5/04/2022.

Menus are posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Infants and toddlers are provided breakfast, lunch, and a PM snack.

First Aid supplies were observed in the classroom in a cabinet. According to Education Coordinator, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the child’s classroom. The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area for any child who becomes ill and it is located in the staff office.

Medication: 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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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

LPA advised the facility representative to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov. UPDATE: LPA discussed the following Provider Information Notices (PINs) Required Lead Testing: PIN 20-01 CCP Effects of Lead Exposure, and Guardian User Account Access - PIN 20-20-CCLD. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE: 3 OF 4

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina Gabelman	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3383
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lissete Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3383
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/06/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2022

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: PLAZA DE LA RAZA C.D.S.- MAIZELAND	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018769
	VISIT DATE: 05/06/2022

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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection.

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, Araceli Brion.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina Gabelman	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3383
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lissete Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3383
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/06/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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