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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198019891
Report Date: 09/23/2024
Date Signed: 09/23/2024 12:24:37 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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754



FACILITY NAME:FOOTHILL PROGRESSIVE MONTESSORI INFANT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198019891
ADMINISTRATOR:CRYSTAL CASTANEDAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:4532 INDIANOLA WAYTELEPHONE:
(818) 952-0129
CITY:LA CANADASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91011
CAPACITY:20CENSUS: 16DATE:
09/23/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Shamalie GoonawerdeTIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On 09/23/24, at 11:00 pm ,Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shushanik Safaryan conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. Upon arrival , LPA met with Facility Representative ,Shamalie Goonawerde, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. This is an infant program which operates Monday through Friday from 07:00 am to 5:30 PM. There is also preschool program on the premises with facility number 198019890. Infant Program consists of 2 classrooms. Per Facility Representative there are 20 children enrolled.
LPA observed all required forms/publications posted by the front entrance.

Upon arrival, LPA observed 7 infants under 12 months with 3 staff members in one class and nine infants over 12 months with 3 staff members in another class. Teacher child ratios were 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 classrooms furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Furniture and equipment are age appropriate for height and size of infants. All classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. Each infant has labeled storage for its belongings. Infants have sufficient changes of clothing and diapers to be always clean and dry. Diaper changing area is clean and within arm's length of a sink with running water and dispensable soap. Diaper changing table has a padded surface of no less than one inch thick and is covered with washable vinyl or plastic. Sides are raised at least 3 inches to present the infant from rolling off the mat. Soiled diapers are sealed in plastic bags and dispose of in a trash can.

Napping equipment and bedding was inspected for good condition, appropriate storage, and cleanliness.


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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shushanik SafaryanTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/23/2024
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: FOOTHILL PROGRESSIVE MONTESSORI INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019891
VISIT DATE: 09/23/2024
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Cribs and cots are used for napping and for younger infants are placed in a room separate from the activity area. Infants able to pull themselves up ,sleep on mats.
Cribs used by younger infants . Mattress is at its lowest position and side rail cannot be lowered. Mattress is covered with vinyl or similar moisture resistant material. Bedding is replaced when wet or soiled or when being occupied by another infant. Parents take linens home on Friday and returned on Monday.

LPA observed that there are functioning smoke and carbon detectors in the facility. LPA observed a fully charged and serviced fire extinguisher. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 08/24. Facility Representative states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises.

Food preparation is done within the rooms. Bottles and food are brought from home. Bottles and food brought from home labeled with the infant’s name. Cabinet space and refrigerator are used for storing food items and perishables. Bottles are warmed up in bottle warmers. Staff assist infants with feeding whether held or when infant is seated. No infant was observed drinking a bottle that was propped or walking with a bottle in its mouth. Food preparation areas clean and were observed being cleaned by staff after use.

First aid bags observed on the wall in the common area available to both classrooms .

Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors, children bring their own water bottles too. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. The Director`s office used as an isolation area .

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 . There is adequate shade in the play yard.



Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Facility uses a program called Bright Wheel to sign children in and out. Facility has hard copies of sign in and sign out sheets as needed.

Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and required infants needs and service plan are on file .Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shushanik SafaryanTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2024
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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: FOOTHILL PROGRESSIVE MONTESSORI INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019891
VISIT DATE: 09/23/2024
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 LPA reviewed staff records; staff files were complete. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed.There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859.

Staff present had proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file.AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a childcare 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

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations, and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.



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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shushanik SafaryanTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2024
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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: FOOTHILL PROGRESSIVE MONTESSORI INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019891
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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.

Facility Representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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 childcare 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)
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LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP and no lead exceedance was detected . Copy of the lead results were provided to the Facility Representative.

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.



Based on the LPA`s observations and record review the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today.

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


Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Shamalie Goonawerde on 09/23/24.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shushanik SafaryanTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2024
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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