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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020436
Report Date: 01/17/2024
Date Signed: 01/17/2024 03:09:23 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 01/17/2024 03:09 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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754



FACILITY NAME:COVINA-VALLEY CHILDREN'S CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198020436
ADMINISTRATOR:VANESSA BURGUENOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4400 N. ROXBURGHTELEPHONE:
(626) 472-6330
CITY:COVINASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91722
CAPACITY:140CENSUS: 68DATE:
01/17/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Prinicpal Christian Aleman and Lead Teacher Maria GaytanTIME COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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On 01/17/24 licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mary Silva conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Principal Christian Aleman and Lead Teacher Maria Gaytan. LPA was led on a tour of the facility. This is a state preschool program which currently has 140 children enrolled. Hours of operation for this facility Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm.

PHYSICAL PLANT: All areas were identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following classrooms were inspected: Room #102:16 children and 3 staff, Room #115:18 children and 2 staff, Room #117:17 children and 2 staff and Room #118:17 children and 2 staff. Staff names were recorded. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher during tour. Napping equipment (mats/cots) and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage, and cleanliness. Children take their blankets home to wash weekly. The facility washes the sheets at the facility weekly. Storage for children's belongings were inspected. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. First Aid supplies are available and complete. Drinking water was readily available indoors.

Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted by the front entrance. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being 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. Facility provides breakfast, lunch and snacks from the school district. At this time, the health clerk’s office is used as an isolation area, there is a cot available for an ill child to rest and a designated restroom across the hall will be used if needed.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina GabelmanTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3380
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mary SilvaTELEPHONE: (323) 558-2711
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/17/2024
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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: COVINA-VALLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020436
VISIT DATE: 01/17/2024
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Licensing staff observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Classroom furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. 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. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

Licensing staff observed the valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 07/27/2023, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detector that meets statutory requirements. Facility Representative states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises.

OUTDOORS: At 1:15pm, licensing staff reviewed the outdoor play 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. 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. There is one outside play space that has a play structures, swing set, and playhouses for children in care. Another outside play space observed for tricycles and ball play. Drinking water is readily available outdoors.

FACILITY RECORDS: 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. Disaster drills have been conducted at least every six months.

There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Licensing staff also reviewed staff records. 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. Staff present had proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza. All staff have received an active criminal record clearance as a condition of their employment with the Covina-Valley Unified School District.

Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness; Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857.


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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina GabelmanTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3380
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mary SilvaTELEPHONE: (323) 558-2711
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/17/2024
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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: COVINA-VALLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020436
VISIT DATE: 01/17/2024
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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. Medication is stored in the health clerk’s office. 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-care-centers/.

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).

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.

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.

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.



At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Appeal rights were given.

Exit interview was conducted with the lead teacher Maria Gaytan. ____________ Page 3_____

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina GabelmanTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3380
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mary SilvaTELEPHONE: (323) 558-2711
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/17/2024
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