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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197404640
Report Date: 02/18/2025
Date Signed: 02/18/2025 03:33:32 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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE LAMBS CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. - PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	197404640
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	YOLANDA CARTER		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2418 W. COMPTON BLVD.		TELEPHONE:	(310) 603-9727
CITY:	COMPTON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90220
CAPACITY: 29	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 29	CENSUS: 14	DATE:	02/18/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:20 PM
MET WITH:	Yolanda Carter, Director		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:00 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On February 18, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Portia Bowden conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection at the above facility. LPA met with Director Yolanda Carter, explained the reason for visit, provided LIC 125 (Entrance Checklist) and was guided on a tour. At 12:45PM Owner Debra joined inspection. Per Director the Facility operates Monday – Friday 6AM-6PM, and does not provide transportation. Also housed on premises is an Infant Program under facility number 197404745. LPA observed all required documents on the facility licensing boards (PUB 269, PUB 393, LIC 610, LIC 9224, LIC 613A). LPA observed an ER drill log with last Fire drill conducted 4/24. This is a preschool program serving ages 2 to 5 years old, consisting of 2 classrooms, 1 open nap area and an enclosed outdoor play area. LPA observed 14 children napping supervised by 1 teacher and 1 aide. Per Director there are 15 children enrolled. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Per facility rep there are no children in care who require Incidental Medical Services. LPA reviewed sign in and out sheets and observed 15 children signed in. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. At 12:30PM LPA observed a wall heater in the napping area properly barricaided. At 2:30PM LPA observed an operable Carbon monoxide detector on the wall of the nap area as well as an inline fire system throughout facility. At 12:30PM LPA observed cots for sleeping as well as thick mats. Per Director Linens are sent home on Friday’s to be washed by parents and returned to facility. LPA observed 2 individual bathrooms for children to use each with 1 toilet, and 1 sink in good repair. Per Director potty training is provided by the facility. General sanitation was observed. Per PIN 21-21-CCP lead testing to be conducted for all equipment used for drinking consumption. At 12:50 PM LPA observed Lead testing results dated 2/24. Per Director they use water system connected to the building for drinking. Per Director children in care use cups provided by facility to fill up and take outside for drinking water.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Portia Bowden
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/18/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Portia Bowden On 02/18/2025 at 02:16 PM

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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
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE LAMBS CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. - PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197404640
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 02/18/2025

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:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with ensuring all staff had complete files in that 2 of 4 staff were missing Mandated Reporter Certificates which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/04/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will have staff complete Mandated Reporter training and submit current certificates to LPA via email.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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:

Karen Chambers

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Portia Bowden

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025

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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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE LAMBS CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. - PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197404640
	VISIT DATE: 02/18/2025

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At 12:55PM LPA observed disinfectant stored on a high shelf inside the classroom inaccessible to children in care. Per Director there are no poisons on the premises.

Facility provides Breakfast, lunch, PM snack, and is not a participant in the food program. Per Director there is 1 child in care with food allergies. Per Director facility chef is aware of all food allergies and provides substitutions. Per Director outside food is permitted, LPA reminded Director to ensure all outside food brought into the facility is labeled with child’s name and dated.

Outdoor play is conducted in an enclosed playground at 1:00PM LPA observed a two story play apparatus in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts, with adequate cushioning underneath. There is adequate shade in the play yard with age appropriate toys. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic free. There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises.

LPA Reviewed 3 children’s files and observed them all to be complete.

LPA reviewed 4 staff files and observed 2 out of 4 to be missing Mandated Reporter certificates. Per Owner Debra she will have staff obtain current certificates and submit photo to LPA via email. A Type B Deficiency will be issued.

The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Portia Bowden
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/18/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025

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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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE LAMBS CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. - PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197404640
	VISIT DATE: 02/18/2025

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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.

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 child care 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).
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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/.

1 Type B deficiency was observed during today’s inspection for 2 out of 4 staff missing Mandated Reporter Certificates.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Owner Debra. Appeal Rights and a A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Portia Bowden
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/18/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025

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