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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191890370
Report Date: 09/15/2025
Date Signed: 09/15/2025 09:59:26 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/15/2025 09:59 AM - 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:JARDIN DE NINOS CHILD CARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
191890370
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ALICIA LOMELIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2422 MANITOU AVETELEPHONE:
(323) 223-1230
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90031
CAPACITY: 46TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 34CENSUS: 20DATE:
09/15/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Alicia Lomeli, Site SupervisorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:15 AM
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On Monday, September 15, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Staicy Perry conducted an unannounced case management inspection to follow up with an incident that was reported to the department. LPA met with Alicia Lomeli, Director who guided LPA Perry on a tour of the facility. Census was taken.

On August 25, 2025, it was self reported to the department that on August 25, 2025, C#1 was left unsupervised in the classroom for an undisclosed amount of time. The incident was reported to the Department within the 24-hour period. Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA Perry conducted interviews, obtained declarations, pertinent documents and photos.

During staff interviews conducted all staff interviewed confirmed that C#1 was left unattended inside the classroom. Staff #2 reported being the last staff to exit the classroom during transition to outdoor play. Staff #2 acknowledged responsibility for counting and ensuring all children exited. Staff #2 stated they “assumed all children were with them.” When asked if a headcount was conducted, Staff #2 confirmed it was. Other staff interviewed also stated that headcounts were conducted. All staff stated that C#1 was returned back to the class outside when S#4 found the child in the classroom alone for an undisclosed amount of time.

Ana Gamino, Education Coordinator, acknowledged that video footage exists of the incident. However, when LPA Perry requested to view and/or obtain a copy of the footage, the education coordinator provided a written declaration stating: “Due to recent statements about our videos being viewed by parents or agencies, the facility is seeking legal counsel on the showing of our videos to other agencies. At this time, I will not be able to show the video regarding Child #1. I also do not have an approximate time frame on how long Child #1 was left unsupervised.” Ana Gamino confirmed to LPA Perry that she personally reviewed the video but was unable or unwilling to disclose the length of time Child #1 was left unattended. When LPA Perry interviewed P#1, P#1 reported receiving different information from Ana Gamino about the incident with C#1. LPA Perry
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Brandi VanOosten
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Staicy Perry
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/15/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: JARDIN DE NINOS CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191890370
VISIT DATE: 09/15/2025
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informed Ana Gamino that not viewing the video footage impedes the Department’s ability to verify details and resolve discrepancies. Ana Gamino further stated that “nobody has watched the video.” However, in staff interviews conducted by LPA, all staff reported that they had seen the video.

Based on interviews, declarations, and documentation obtained, C#1 was left unattended in a classroom on August 25, 2025 for an undisclosed amount of time. This follows a prior incident from February 27, 2025 (cited on March 3, 2025) where a child was left unsupervised for 6 minutes and 11 seconds. Additionally, a previous incident from February 5, 2025 (cited on February 7, 2025) where a child mistakenly drank a bleach/water solution. Child was taken to seek emergency medical treatment, and all staff present did not observe the incident.

The facility is being cited a Type A deficiency in accordance with Title 22 Regulations, see LIC9099D. An immediate $1,000 civil penalties will be issued as the same deficiency is being given within a 12 month period (Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision). Please see LIC421IM page.

A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Director was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form (LIC9224) during this visit.

An exit interview was conducted with Alicia Lomeli Director, and a copy of this report was provided along with Appeal Rights. Notice of Site Visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Brandi VanOosten
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Staicy Perry
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/15/2025
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Document Has Been Signed on 09/15/2025 09:59 AM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Staicy Perry On 09/15/2025 at 08:53 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: JARDIN DE NINOS CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191890370

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/15/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
09/17/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101229(a)(1)

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101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections...
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Per director, a meeting was held on 8/26/2025 to address the issue with the staff. Facility also received supervisor training on headcounts to clarify how headcounts should be done. Ana Gamino stated that she will submit forms to LPA Perry by POC date. Additionally, facility is completing an Education Monitoring Tool daily by director.
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Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidence by: C#1 was left unsupervised for an undisclosed amount of time which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the 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.
Brandi VanOosten
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Staicy Perry
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/15/2025


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