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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198019909
Report Date: 09/16/2021
Date Signed: 09/17/2021 08:07:04 AM

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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	TLC LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	198019909
ADMINISTRATOR:	BLANCA APONTE		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	11005 FOSTER RD		TELEPHONE:	(562) 868-8516
CITY:	NORWALK	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90650
CAPACITY:	30	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	09/16/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:45 PM
MET WITH:	Blanca Aponte, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	03:45 PM

NARRATIVE
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	An unannounced Required One Year Inspection was conducted on this day by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lucero. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 30 School Age children. Licensing arrived at about 12:45pm and met with Director Blanca Aponte. It was stated that the School Age children have yet to arrive and would be arriving at about 3:00pm. The program currently operates Monday thru Friday from 6:30am to 7:45am, and again at 3:00pm to 6:30pm on school days. On non-school days the facility operates all day from 6:30am to 6:30pm. LPA observed nine children in care with one teacher at 3:05pm when children were present. A tour of the facility was taken at about 1:10pm. LPA toured the School Age classroom and did not observe any children or staff present as children had yet to arrive from school. Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Storage for children's belongings was observed. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. Toys observed to be clean. A first aid kit is kept in the classroom. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present in the facility as a dual device. Fire extinguishers have been serviced in September 2021. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and appropriateness at about 1:20pm. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. LPA Lucero advised that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. The children have access to drinking fountains during outside play. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed. There is a waiver on file for shared playground space and is posted in Director's Office.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Armando J Lucero	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3435
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/16/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2021

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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: TLC LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019909
	VISIT DATE: 09/16/2021

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Snack/lunch menus were reviewed. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care at about 1:35pm. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. On school days, the facility provides an afternoon snack. Per Director, on non-school days, facility provides a breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and and afternoon snack to children in care.

Sign-in and out procedures were reviewed; facility uses a digital sign-in/out application. Staff and Children’s Records were reviewed at about 2:20pm. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed for adults. CPR/First Aid card provided for Director was issued by the American Heart Association, is valid until 02/21/2022 and states Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Inspection of required forms made.

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

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.

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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Armando J Lucero	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3435
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/16/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2021

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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: TLC LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019909
	VISIT DATE: 09/16/2021

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as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee/facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website athttps://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Blanca Aponte.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Armando J Lucero	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3435
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/16/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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