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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191594874
Report Date: 05/01/2024
Date Signed: 05/02/2024 08:41:42 AM

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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:BEL AIRE LITTLE PEOPLEFACILITY NUMBER:
191594874
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DIRECTOR:		DEYANIRA BARRAZAFACILITY TYPE:
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ADDRESS:816 W. SERVICETELEPHONE:
(626) 960-2522
CITY:WEST COVINASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91790
CAPACITY: 21TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 21CENSUS: 7DATE:
05/01/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
03:01 PM
MET WITH:Arleen Pichardo, DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
06:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Reyes conducted a Case Management Deficiencies inspection on this date to address deficiencies revealed during a previous inspection on the preschool component of this facility on 04/12/2024. Upon entry LPA observed the Director Arleen alone in the center with 5 preschool children in care and Aid/Van driver Elizabeth arrived shortly after coming from shopping for supply's. During this inspection staff member Diana, book keeper arrived and assisted the LPA with documents needed. Administrator Raj Chander arrived to the facility around 11AM to assist with the school age program as the school age children arrive early on Wednesdays.

LPA informed Arleen and Uma why this inspection was being conducted on this date and that a report and citation will be documented for the school age as the preschool citation were completed on 04/12/2024. The following deficiencies with reason for them are listed below.

Criminal Record Clearance 101170(e)(1)(2) LPA observed during file review and staff names and census taken, that staff # 4 is not fingerprint cleared and staff # 1 is not fingerprint associated to this facility. LPA made a telephone call to the MPRO office and verified with the department guardian and LIS system. Citation and civil penalty is being assessed. Civil penalty was given on the preschool component of this facility.

HSC 1597.16(a)(1) (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. Based on interviews conducted the owner states no lead testing has been conducted.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/01/2024
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: BEL AIRE LITTLE PEOPLE
FACILITY NUMBER: 191594874
VISIT DATE: 05/01/2024
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Indoor Activity Space for School Age Children- 101538.3 (b) In combination programs, indoor activity space provided for school-age child care center children shall be physically separated from space provided for infant care and child care center children. Per interviews it was stated that preschool and school age children are commingled in the morning and in the afternoon due to staffing issues. During interviews it was stated to LPA that a van driver/aid opens the day care in the morning at 6 AM and is left alone with preschool and school age children and are commingled until the new Director arrives about 715 AM. It was also stated that in the afternoon when the new Director leaves about 330 PM, an aid or van driver is left alone with either the preschool or school age children in their own class room and then commingled toward the end of the day.

During todays inspection LPA observed administrator Raj bring the 7 school age children he was caring for through the preschool class room to use the bathroom. LPA informed Mr. Raj that he can not walk the school age children through the preschool class room and he stated this was the only time he did this. LPA said you cant do that at all. Director Arleen was present when this incident occurred.

Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties- 101216.2 (e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. Staff #3 is an aid/van driver and only has 3 units of schooling and has been left alone with no teacher or other staff member in the facility, every morning for over a month as she opens the day care preschool and school age program.

Buildings and Grounds 101238 (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. LPA observed the front gate to the entrance of the school is not closing properly and the locking mechanism is broken.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2024
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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: BEL AIRE LITTLE PEOPLE
FACILITY NUMBER: 191594874
VISIT DATE: 05/01/2024
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Based on Interviews, LPA observations and records received and reviewed, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety.

LPA Cynthia Reyes informed owner Uma and Director Arleen that this report dated 05/01/2024 documents 4 Type A citations. Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

LPA Cynthia Reyes informed Director Arleen to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 05/01/2024 that documents 4 Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.



The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Arleen Pichardo, Directo

SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2024
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Created By: Cynthia Reyes On 05/01/2024 at 04:49 PM
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: BEL AIRE LITTLE PEOPLE
FACILITY NUMBER: 191594874

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/01/2024
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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05/01/2024
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CCR
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Criminal Record Clearance: All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility. (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or (2) Request
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Owner had staff #4 get fingerprinted on 04/12/24 and also provided LPA with the correct documents to have staff #1 associated to the facility. Director or owner will submit in writing how they will ensure all staff are fingerprint cleared and associated before they start working at the facility.
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a transfer of a criminal record clearance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed during file review and staff names taken, staff #4 not fingerprint cleared and staff #1 is not fingerprint associated to this facility. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of child in care. A civil penalty is being assessed.
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the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility has not had their water lead testing done. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of child 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:Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Cynthia Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2024


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Created By: Cynthia Reyes On 05/01/2024 at 04:55 PM
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: BEL AIRE LITTLE PEOPLE
FACILITY NUMBER: 191594874

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/01/2024
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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05/01/2024
Section Cited
CCR
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Indoor Activity Space for School Age Children: In combination programs, indoor activity space provided for school-age child care center children shall be physically separated from space provided for infant care and child care center children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Owner states will be looking to hire another teacher and will adjust the hours or the other staff and submit an updated copy of the staff personnel report LIC 500. Owner will ensure that their is enough qualified staff for both the preschool and the school age program at all times. POC due date 05/03/2024
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Per interviews and documents reviewed, it was stated that preschool and school age children are commingled in the morning and in the afternoon due to staffing issues. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of child in care.
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Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties-An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: An aid and van driver, and who opens the day care has been left alone with Preschool and school age children and no other staff around in the
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Owner states will be looking to hire another teacher and will adjust the hours or the other staff and submit an updated copy of the staff personnel report LIC 500. Owner will ensure that their is enough qualified staff for both the preschool and the school age program at all times. POC due date 05/03/2024
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morning and in the afternoon. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of child 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:Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Cynthia Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2024


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Created By: Cynthia Reyes On 05/01/2024 at 05:00 PM
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: BEL AIRE LITTLE PEOPLE
FACILITY NUMBER: 191594874

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/01/2024
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POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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Buildings and Grounds: The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed the front gate to the entrance of the school is not closing
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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:Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Cynthia Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2024


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