198019174-10-22-2024-33-CC-SPEY-DAAPSC-20241022113406

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198019174
Report Date: 10/22/2024
Date Signed: 10/22/2024 11:34:19 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/22/2024 11:34 AM - 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:	BRIGHT HORIZONS @USC ALCAZAR CHILD DEV. CTR.		FACILITY NUMBER:	198019174
ADMINISTRATOR:	CECILE A. KEATLEY		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	2215 E. ALCAZAR ST.		TELEPHONE:	(323) 442-3333
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90033
CAPACITY:	48	CENSUS: 35	DATE:	10/22/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:25 AM
MET WITH:	Yael Sherman, Field Assistant Director and Cynthia Rosales		TIME COMPLETED:	11:45 AM

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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 Tuesday October 22, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Staicy Perry conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Yael Sherman, Field Assistant Director and shortly after Director Cynthia Rosales arrived and took over the inspection and who guided LPA Perry on a tour of the facility. This is an infant program that serves children ages 0 to 24months. This is a combination center with a preschool on site facility #198019171. This program operates Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sign in and out takes place at the main entrance area of each classroom. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Teacher and child ratio were observed, and present staff are fingerprinted cleared. Facility has a total of 6 classrooms, Currie (0- months), Doheny (0-14 months), Bishop (12-24monhs), Stevenson (12-24monhs), Zilkha (0-14 months), and Hoffman (12-24monhs). LPA entered classroom Currie. LPA Perry observed 7 children and 3 staff present supervising the children. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside diapering cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA observed the cribs to be free from bumper pads, pillows, toys, blankets, hanging above items. LPA Perry observed step trash bins with a lid, one for diapers and one for trash. LPA observed the diapering changing table to be arm’s length to the hand washing sink and a vinyl diapering mat. Per director, soiled clothing is not rinsed in the sink. It is placed in a plastic bag and the vinyl mat is disinfected with cleaning solutions and disinfectant. LPA observed children’s personal items to be in individual bins. LPA also observed infant bottles and food to be labeled with names and dated 10/22/24 inside the fridge in their own individual bins.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/22/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2024

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

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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: BRIGHT HORIZONS @USC ALCAZAR CHILD DEV. CTR.	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019174
	VISIT DATE: 10/22/2024

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LPA entered classroom Doheny. LPA Perry observed 5 children and 2 staff present supervising the children. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside diapering cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA observed the cribs to be free from bumper pads, pillows, toys, blankets, hanging above items. LPA Perry observed step trash bins with a lid, one for diapers and one for trash. LPA observed the diapering changing table to be arm’s length to the handwashing sink and a vinyl diapering mat. Per director, soiled clothing is not rinsed in the sink. It is placed in a plastic bag and the vinyl mat is disinfected with cleaning solutions and disinfectant. LPA observed children’s personal items to be in individual bins. LPA also observed infant bottles and food to be labeled with names and dated 10/22/24 inside the fridge in their own individual bins.

LPA entered classroom Zilkha. LPA Perry observed 6 children and 2 staff present supervising the children. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside diapering cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA observed the cribs to be free from bumper pads, pillows, toys, blankets, hanging above items. LPA Perry observed step trash bins with a lid, one for diapers and one for trash. LPA observed the diapering changing table to be arm’s length to the handwashing sink and a vinyl diapering mat. Per director, soiled clothing is not rinsed in the sink. It is placed in a plastic bag and the vinyl mat is disinfected with with cleaning solutions and disinfectant. LPA observed children’s personal items to be in individual bins. LPA also observed infant bottles and food to be labeled with names and dated 10/22/24 inside the fridge in their own individual bins.

LPA entered classroom Bishop. LPA Perry observed 8 children and 3 staff present supervising the children. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside diapering cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA observed the

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/22/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2024

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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: BRIGHT HORIZONS @USC ALCAZAR CHILD DEV. CTR.	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019174
	VISIT DATE: 10/22/2024

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cribs to be free from bumper pads, pillows, toys, blankets, hanging above items. LPA Perry observed step trash bins with a lid, one for diapers and one for trash. LPA observed the diapering changing table to be arm’s length to the hand washing sink and a vinyl diapering mat. Per director, soiled clothing is not rinsed in the sink. It is placed in a plastic bag and the vinyl mat is disinfected with with cleaning solutions and disinfectant. LPA observed children’s personal items to be in individual bins.

LPA entered classroom Stevenson. LPA Perry observed 6 children and 2 staff present supervising the children. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside diapering cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA observed the cribs to be free from bumper pads, pillows, toys, blankets, hanging above items. LPA Perry observed step trash bins with a lid, one for diapers and one for trash. LPA observed the diapering changing table to be arm’s length to the handwashing sink and a vinyl diapering mat. Per director, soiled clothing is not rinsed in the sink. It is placed in a plastic bag and the vinyl mat is disinfected with with cleaning solutions and disinfectant. LPA observed children’s personal items to be in individual bins.

LPA entered classroom Hoffman. LPA Perry observed 3 children and 1 staff present supervising the children. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside diapering cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA observed the cribs to be free from bumper pads, pillows, toys, blankets, hanging above items. LPA Perry observed step trash bins with a lid, one for diapers and one for trash. LPA observed the diapering changing table to be arm’s length to the handwashing sink and a vinyl diapering mat. Per director, soiled clothing is not rinsed in the sink. It is placed in a plastic bag and the vinyl mat is disinfected with awith cleaning solutions and disinfectant. LPA observed children’s personal items to be in individual bins.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/22/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2024

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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: BRIGHT HORIZONS @USC ALCAZAR CHILD DEV. CTR.	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019174
	VISIT DATE: 10/22/2024

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Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Perry. LPA observed central AC/heater and vents located on the ceiling. LPA observed the thermostats located in classrooms and temperatures to be between 70-71 degrees. LPA observed the fire extinguishers located in hallways and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on May 29, 2024. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were not tested during this visit due to the detectors being wired to the emergency pull down fire alarm system. The last emergency drill was conducted on 9/17/2024. LPA observed napping equipment cots to be in good condition and stored in the classrooms. First aid kit supplies are kept inside the classrooms and LPA observed the kits to be fully equipped. During this visit, per director, stated currently has children with medication or severe food allergies. LPA Perry asked if there were any poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. Director stated no firearms, weapons, no poisons nor bodies of water. LPA did not observe firearms or weapons, poisons, nor bodies of water. Director stated the ill isolation area takes place in the director’s office and children will utilize staff restroom. LPA observed classroom restrooms to be located in each classroom Bishop, Stevenson and Hoffman. LPA Perry observed the restrooms to be in good condition with working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels.

LPA Perry entered the outdoor play area. LPA Perry observed 1 shed closed and locked with a lock. LPA Perry observed the equipment to be in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA Perry observed play equipment to be age-appropriate and areas around or under high climbing equipment, are cushioned that may absorb a fall. For adequate shade, LPA Perry observed hip roof shade structure as well as triangular shades. LPA observed the playground yard to be fenced and the side gates closed and locked with a lock. LPA observed trash bins with tight lids. For outdoor water drinking, children utilize the drinking fountain.

This program provides morning snack, lunch, and pm snack. Lunch is provided by an outside vendor called Dave’s Deli which food is delivered daily. LPA Perry informed director that any food brought

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/22/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2024

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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: BRIGHT HORIZONS @USC ALCAZAR CHILD DEV. CTR.	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019174
	VISIT DATE: 10/22/2024

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from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. For water drinking, LPA Perry observed water pitchers and disposable cups in the classrooms. LPA observed the food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin and storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins with tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Lead testing was conducted on 11/28/2022 and no lead exceedance. Lead results were observed to be posted.

The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Menu, and Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148). PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, and Daily Schedule. LPA Perry observed sign in/out sheets and observed 35 signatures.

LPA Perry reviewed the children’s roster, children’s files and staff files and observed the files to be complete.

LPA Perry observed director Director Cynthia Rosales Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification which expires on 2/19/2026, Preventative Health and Safety certification in process and has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination. Director has completed the mandated reporter (AB 1207) training which expires 11/10/25 (waiver on file for Mandated Reporter Training and was observed to be attached. CCLD orientation is dated 10/2024. Director was advised that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com

Items discussed during this visit:
1. The following items are prohibited by Licensing: Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility is a violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g) (2), The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Fire Clearance Violations, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both

2. Breakfast/Lunch/Snack Menus: Menus are required to be posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days must also be available upon request.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/22/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2024

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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: BRIGHT HORIZONS @USC ALCAZAR CHILD DEV. CTR.	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019174
	VISIT DATE: 10/22/2024

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3. Current Children’s Roster: Each childcare facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request.

4.LIC 311A - Records to be Maintained at the Facility: LPAs advised that forms, regulations, and quarterly updates can be accessed on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

5.Pediatric First Aid and CPR: At least one person trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR and EMSA approved must be present.

6.Designated Staff: The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence must be on file.

7.Qualifications: Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present must be available for review

8. Immunization Requirements: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or influenza declination

9.Children’s Records: must be available for review; including but not limited to, the following: Name, address, and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary.

10.Staff Records: must be available for review; background clearance, LIC 503 Health Screening report, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Staff Qualifications, LIC 9050 Employee Rights, LIC 501 Personnel Record, AB 1207 Mandated Child Abuse Certification, MMR, TDAP, TB, influenza or influenza declination.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/22/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2024

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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: BRIGHT HORIZONS @USC ALCAZAR CHILD DEV. CTR.	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019174
	VISIT DATE: 10/22/2024

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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.

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 21-21.1CCP).

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

LPA Perry discussed the safe sleep regulations with director and discussed the Childcare 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 director 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/22/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2024

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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: BRIGHT HORIZONS @USC ALCAZAR CHILD DEV. CTR.	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019174
	VISIT DATE: 10/22/2024

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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-carecenters/.

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.

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.

Currently the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations and no deficiencies will be cited on this day.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/22/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2024

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