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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197413210
Report Date: 01/27/2025
Date Signed: 01/27/2025 12:37:49 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:ST. ALBERT THE GREAT SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197413210
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ROSA MARTINEZ LARRAGAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:804 EAST COMPTON BOULEVARDTELEPHONE:
(310) 323-4559
CITY:COMPTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90220
CAPACITY: 60TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 60CENSUS: 21DATE:
01/27/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Ms. Vargas, Administrative AssistantTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On January 27, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Portia Bowden conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection at the above facility. LPA met with Ms. Vargas Administrative assistant, explained the reason for visit, provided LIC 125 (Entrance Checklist) and was guided on a tour. Per facility rep, the facility operating hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM. LPA observed all required documents on the facility licensing board (PUB 269, PUB 393, LIC 610, LIC 9224, LIC 613A).

This is a preschool program serving ages 2 to 5 years old, consisting of 2 classrooms (Preschool Classroom A / Pre K Classroom C), a nap room, and an enclosed outdoor play area. Also housed on the premises is a K-5th Grade Private Elementary School. At 9:00AM, LPA observed 6 children and 1 teacher in PS Classroom A, Per facility rep there are 11 children enrolled. At 9:10AM LPA observed 9 Children and 1 teacher in PK Classroom C, per facility rep there are 10 children enrolled bringing the facilities total enrollment to 21. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Per facility rep there are children in care who require Incidental Medical Services however parent never provided Rx. At 9:20AM LPA observed an empty red locked medication bag hanging on the wall of Preschool Classroom A, inaccessible to children in care. LPA advised Facility rep to follow up with parent to ensure medication is on hand and available should the child require it. Per facility Rep there are children in care with food allergies (Milk and Peanut). LPA reviewed sign in and out sheets located outside preschool classroom A 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 9:30AM LPA Observed wall heaters in PS Classroom A, PK Classroom C as well as the nap room. Each heater was properly barricaded and inaccessible to children in care. At 9:35PM LPA observed an operable Carbon monoxide detector in PS Classroom A as well as an inline fire system through facility.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Portia Bowden
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/27/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/27/2025
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 01/27/2025 at 11:55 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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ST. ALBERT THE GREAT SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197413210

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/27/2025

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:
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Based on interview, the licensee did not ensure facility completed Lead testing which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/10/2025
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Facility will submit proof of lead testing with results or submit proof of appointment to have lead testing completed
Type B
Section Cited
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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.

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Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure all staff had current mandated reporter certificates in that 2 out of 2 staff had expired certificates which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/10/2025
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Facility will forward current mandated reporter certificates to LPA via Email
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: 01/27/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/27/2025


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Created By: Portia Bowden On 01/27/2025 at 11:55 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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ST. ALBERT THE GREAT SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197413210

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/27/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
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 record review, the licensee did not ensure all staff had complete files in that 1 out of 2 staff were missing immunizations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/10/2025
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Facility will submit proof of staff immunizations to LPA via email
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POC Due Date:
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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:Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Portia Bowden
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/27/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/27/2025


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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: ST. ALBERT THE GREAT SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197413210
VISIT DATE: 01/27/2025
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At 9:40AM LPA observed cots for sleeping in the nap room, Per facility rep, Linens are sent home on Thursdays to be washed by parents and returned to facility. LPA observed 6 individually stalled age appropriate toilets and 3 age appropriate sinks in good repair in the hallway near the PS classroom A. Per facility rep all children in care are required to be fully potty trained prior to enrollment. General sanitation was observed.

Per PIN 21-21-CCP lead testing to be conducted for all equipment used for drinking consumption. Per facility rep she is uncertain if facility has conducted Lead testing and was unable to produce any documentation. Per facility rep Principal Johnson is away from the facility doing training and will provide Lead testing information upon her return. Per facility rep they do not use building water fountains for drinking or cooking. Facility has an ongoing Sparkletts subscription and only uses bottled water. A type B deficiency will be issued for lead testing.

Per facility rep all disinfectants are kept in a locked utility closet inaccessible to children in care. Per facility rep there are no poisons on the premises.

Facility provides lunch only. Per facility rep children in care are required to bring 2 snacks a day, facility will provide AM/PM Snack in the event a child forgets their snack. Per facility rep all outside food brought into facility is labeled and placed in child’s individual cubbie. Lunch is provided by a private outside vendor and brought to the facility pre packaged daily. Per facility Rep outside vendor has list of children’s food allergies and sends alternatives. At 10:30AM LPA observed kitchen area to be clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. LPA observed no kitchen knives on the premises.



Outdoor play is conducted in an enclosed playground separate from the elementary school. At 10:40AM LPA observed a two story play apparatus in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. There is adequate shade in the play yard. LPAs advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. 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 at the facility
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Portia Bowden
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2025
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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: ST. ALBERT THE GREAT SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197413210
VISIT DATE: 01/27/2025
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LPA Reviewed 2 staff files, and observed them to be incomplete. 2/2 staff had expired Mandated reporter Certificates, 2 out of 2 staff were missing LIC 9108/LIC501/LIC503/LIC 9052, 1 out of 2 staff was missing immunizations and TB, 1 out of 2 staff did not have criminal clearance. A Type B deficiency will be issued. LPA observed Teacher Noemi Jackson’s Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid with EMSA with an expiration date of 9/26.

LPA Reviewed 6 children’s files and observed 4 out of 6 to be missing a Physician’s Report. A Type B Violation 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.

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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Portia Bowden
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2025
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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: ST. ALBERT THE GREAT SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197413210
VISIT DATE: 01/27/2025
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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/

3 Type B deficiencies for Expired Mandated Reporter Certificates, Missing Staff Immunizations, and missing required Lead testing were issued today as well as 1 Technical violation for missing Physician’s report in 4/6 children’s files.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with office manager, Lilian Rosa Office, Appeal rights and A notice of site visit were given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Portia Bowden
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2025
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