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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191222458
Report Date: 03/07/2024
Date Signed: 03/07/2024 12:08:03 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/07/2024 12:08 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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:LA CRESCENTA PRESBYTERIAN CTR. FOR CHILDREN/INFANTFACILITY NUMBER:
191222458
ADMINISTRATOR:PATRICIA CHAMBERSFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:2902 MONTROSE AVE.TELEPHONE:
(818) 249-8124
CITY:LA CRESCENTASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91214
CAPACITY: 20TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20CENSUS: 14DATE:
03/07/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Lead Testing/ExceedanceUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Patricia Chambers TIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Shushanik Safaryan and Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. Upon Arrival at 11:30 am LPAs met with Director Patricia Chambers , who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is the infant program consists of 2 classrooms . There were 14 children present during the time of the inspection.

Census was taken. LPA observed 5 infants with 3 staff members and 9 infants(12-24 months ) in the outdoor area with 4 staff members .

LPA reviewed new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, which requires the testing of water for lead in Child Care Centers (CCCs) with facility director during the inspection. Per AB 2370, all CCCs that are in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, must have their water tested and post the results by January 1, 2023, and every 5 years after the date of the first testing.

Facility provided facility sketch and required forms LIC 9276, LIC 999 and LIC 9275 to LPA prior to today’s inspection .

On 08/05/2022, the Department received notification from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW). The SWRCB report indicated the facility was inspected and samples were collected on 06/11/2022. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels for the center were as follows:

-A- Upstairs Drinking Faucet between Nursery and Chapel -80.000 ppb -06/11/2022(infant Center)

Director states that children bring their own water bottles and facility provides bottled water . Per Director facility will permanently remove water fountains or will built a box to block the fountain from the reach .

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shushanik Safaryan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/07/2024
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: LA CRESCENTA PRESBYTERIAN CTR. FOR CHILDREN/INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 191222458
VISIT DATE: 03/07/2024
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LPAs observed drinking water fountain covered with the plastic bag and taped to prevent children access. Pictures taken .

Grant funding will be available for testing and remediation of lead to the Child Care Centers that qualify. To make a determination of eligibility, refer to PIN 21-04-CCP. For Lead Testing and Prevention Information, including additional resources please visit.

https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information

The deficiency listed on the following page were observed by the LPAs and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809-D. The deficiency that is being cited needs to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.

Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain post for 30 consecutive days. A copy of PIN 21-21-CCP and appeal rights were provided to facility today.

An exit interview conducted with Director, Patricia Chambers and a copy of this report was provided.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shushanik Safaryan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2024
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Created By: Shushanik Safaryan On 03/07/2024 at 11:38 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LA CRESCENTA PRESBYTERIAN CTR. FOR CHILDREN/INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 191222458

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/07/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
04/08/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101700.3(b)(1)

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101700.3(b)(1)Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number...(1) A result with values of 5.5 or greater shall be deemed and Action Level Exceedance
This requirement is not met as evidence by:
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Per Director , church will permanatly remove water outlets or buid a box around it . Director will email to LPA work orders and pictures when it is complete by POC date .
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Based on interview, record review, and observation, the licensee did not ensure that water outlets with lead exceedances, were in accessible to children in care. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Claudia Guangorena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Shushanik Safaryan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/07/2024


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