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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191801940
Report Date: 09/17/2024
Date Signed: 09/17/2024 01:33:37 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:NEW HORIZON PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
191801940
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		VANESSA SANDOVALFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:434 S VERMONT AVETELEPHONE:
(213) 480-3145
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90020
CAPACITY: 36TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 36CENSUS: 18DATE:
09/17/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Vanessa Sandoval and Shaki AnwarTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:50 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Veronica Martinez Garza and Priscilla Ochoa conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility on 09/17/24 at 09:00 a.m. LPAs met with Director, Vanessa Sandoval who guided LPAs on a tour of the facility. During the inspection, Shaki Anwar Director of operations arrived and assisted LPAs with the rest of the tour. This is preschool program licensed for 36 children. Operation hours are Monday – Friday from 08:00 a.m.– 05:30 p.m. Per director of operations, there are 29 children enrolled.

All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Preschool 1: 06 children with 02 staff, Preschool B: 09 children with 02 staff, Pre-K: 03 children with 01 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded on the attached LIC859. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times.

LPAs observed the facility to be clean and sanitary conditions. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Drinking water was readily available indoors and outdoors. Children bring their own water bottles. LPAs observed there are drinking fountains available near the entrance of the facility and facility refills water as needed. Children can freely drink water from the water fountains. LPAs observed cots are used as napping equipment. LPAs also observed all children have their own cubby. At this time, the "wellness room" is used as an isolation area. A cot is available for an ill child to rest on. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. 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.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/17/2024
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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: NEW HORIZON PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191801940
VISIT DATE: 09/17/2024
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LPAs observed not all the required forms/publications are posted in the entrance of the facility. Snack menus were not available for review. Per Director of operations, the facility provides lunch and dry snacks. Parents have the option of providing lunch and snacks as well. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity, and appropriateness to children in care. All food is protected from contamination. Director of operations states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises.

First Aid supplies are available. LPAs observed a current Emergency disaster drill. Last drill documented was on 05/23/23. LPAs observed a functioning carbon monoxide detector.

LPAs took a tour of the outdoor play area and inspected the outdoor play equipment for any lose or pointed parts. LPAs observed the outdoor area has adequate shade. Outdoor areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall. LPAs advised the director of operations to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines.

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. LPAs children present were signed in. Children’s roster was not available for review.

Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. LPAs observed child 1 (C1 thru 5) are missing the physician's report and C1 and C5 are missing immunizations.

Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that appropriate documentation of education credits is on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. LPAs observed that staff 1 (S1) S2, and S6 are missing proof of MMR and Tdap. S1, S2 and S6 are missing proof of Flu or declination letter. S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, and S6 are missing LIC 501. S5 and S6 are missing proof of TB test. S4, S5, and S6 are missing LIC 503. S2 is missing transcripts. S6 is missing proof of the mandated reporter training AB1207.

SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the director of operations.



AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2024
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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: NEW HORIZON PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191801940
VISIT DATE: 09/17/2024
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) 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/.

Director of operations 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-proces.

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

CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE

LPA referred director of operations to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.



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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2024
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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: NEW HORIZON PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191801940
VISIT DATE: 09/17/2024
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The following deficiencies were cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety Codes. Please see 809D for documentation of deficiencies.

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



Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director of operations Shaki Anwar.





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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2024
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Created By: Veronica Martinez-Garza On 09/17/2024 at 01:03 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: NEW HORIZON PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191801940

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/17/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.16(a)(1)
Lead Testing
(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.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in facility has not tested for Lead which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/17/2024
Plan of Correction
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Per director of operations, the facility wil conduct a lead test on water fountains and kitchen faucet and will submit proof to LPA by POC due date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101174(d)
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in last drill conducted was on 05/23/23 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/01/2024
Plan of Correction
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Per director of operations, proof of the disaster drill will be submitted to LPA by POC due date.
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:Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/17/2024


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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: NEW HORIZON PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191801940

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/17/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Staff 6 (S6) is missing proof of the mandated reporter training AB1207 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/01/2024
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Per director of operations, proof of the mandated reporter training will be submitted to LPA by POC due date.
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Section Cited
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General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Staff 1 (S1) , S2, and S6 are missing proof of the MMR, Tdap, and Flu/declination letter which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/17/2024
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Per director of operations, proof of immunizations will be submitted to LPA by POC due date.
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:Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/17/2024


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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: NEW HORIZON PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191801940

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/17/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Staff 4 (S4) S5, and S6 are missing LIC 503 and TB test which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/17/2024
Plan of Correction
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Per director of operations, proof of LIC 503 and TB test will be submitted to LPA by POC due date.
Type B
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CCR
101220(a)
Child's Medical Assessments
(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Child 1 (C1thru 5) are missing the physician's report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/17/2024
Plan of Correction
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Per director of operations, proof of the physician's report will be submitted to LPA by POC due date.
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:Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/17/2024


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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: NEW HORIZON PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191801940

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/17/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101220.1(g)
Immunizations
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in child 1 (C1) and C5 are missing proof of immunizations which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/17/2024
Plan of Correction
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Per director of operations, proof of immunizations will be submitted to LPA by POC due date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(6)
Food Service
(6) Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility does not have a snack menu which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/17/2024
Plan of Correction
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Per director of operations, proof of a snack menu will be submitted to LPA by POC due date.
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:Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/17/2024


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