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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493540
Report Date: 12/01/2023
Date Signed: 12/01/2023 03:24:28 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 S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	WONDERLAND ANGELS EARLY LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	197493540
ADMINISTRATOR:	FORDHAM, MONIQUE		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	15208 S. AVALON BLVD.		TELEPHONE:	(310) 877-3118
CITY:	COMPTON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90220
CAPACITY: 23	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 23	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	12/01/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:30 AM
MET WITH:	Director Angela Washington		TIME COMPLETED:	03:25 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 December 1, 2023, at 10:30 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Angelica Wallin and Jeanette Estrada, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the infant center license. During today’s inspection, LPA met with program director Angela Washington, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM. This facility consists of 3 classrooms and outdoor play area. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, licensee informed LPAs that facility had 9 children and three staff present at time of inspection. Per director, nine infants enrolled at this time. LPAs observed three classrooms. LPAs observed two teacher staff present in preschool room during time of inspection. 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. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed and are operable. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Linens are washed by the facility weekly. The facility has sufficient age appropriate furniture, and equipment including cribs, cots or mats, changing tables and feeding tables. General sanitation was observed. During inspection, LPAs observed staff’s belongings placed inside unused crib. LPAs informed staff regarding purpose of infant cribs. Staff immediately removed belongings from cribs. A technical violation citation issued. Drinking water via water dispenser was observed in classrooms. Per PIN 21-21-CCP lead testing to be conducted for all equipment used for drinking consumption. Per staff water tested is used for drinking and food preparation. LPA observed negative lead testing results conducted 1/24/23. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Menus are posted outside each classroom one week in advance.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Angelica Wallin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2023

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

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Created By: Angelica Wallin On 12/01/2023 at 02:11 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: WONDERLAND ANGELS EARLY LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197493540
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 12/01/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101216.1(b)(1)

Teacher Qualifications and Duties

(1) A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units of the education requirement specified in (c)(1) below; or shall have obtained a Child Development Assistant Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/04/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Teacher's aide to be enrolled in at least one child development course and provide proof of enrollment. Facility to compile declaration stating teacher's aide is not allowed to return to employment until enrolled in one class.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101416.5(b)

Staff-Infant Ratio

(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one fully qualified teacher caring for 7 infants alone which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/04/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility to provide LIC 500 personnel sheet along with teacher schedule for the next week and teacher qualifications.

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:

Angelica Wallin

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2023

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

FACILITY NAME: WONDERLAND ANGELS EARLY LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197493540
	VISIT DATE: 12/01/2023

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All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are 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.

Outdoor playground equipment is 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. During inspection, LPAS observed no outside drinking water provided. Staff stated that drinking water is provided in water dispenser and is usually brought by kitchen staff. Staff stated kitchen staff forgot to bring out dispenser. A technical violation citation issued. 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.

During inspection of outdoor play area, LPAs observed two staff present with 7 infants. During record review, LPAs observed that one staff is qualified teacher, while second staff had missing 6 units of teacher’s aide education qualifications. Over course of inspection, LPAs observed additional qualified teacher arrived 15 minutes after staff and infants transitioned from outside to inside time. Staff-infant ratio out of compliance during outdoor play. Type B citation issued.

LPAs reviewed 5 children’s file and observed that one out of five children’s file is missing updated immunizations. A technical assistance violation citation issued. Per staff record review, LPAs observed that director’s file is maintained and updated: Education, LIC-501: Personnel Record, LIC 508- Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, LIC 503- Health Screening, Proof of immunization against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. LPAs observed one staff with CPR and Pediatric First Aid with EMSA approved sticker.

During staff record review, LPAs observed teacher’s aide file missing the following: updated mandated reporter certificate and education qualifications. LPAs also observed the teacher’s aide did not have six units of college classes in file. Per director, teacher’s aide to be enrolled in classes and is part of an education plan pending her employment. A Type B citation issued.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Angelica Wallin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2023

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

FACILITY NAME: WONDERLAND ANGELS EARLY LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197493540
	VISIT DATE: 12/01/2023

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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. LPAs reviewed the following documentation to be kept in facility: facility license, LIC610, PUB 393, daily schedule, PUB 269, fire drills and monthly menus. During inspection, LPAs observed staff completing infant 15-minute check log only for 2 infants sleeping in cribs. LPAs informed staff that 15-minute check logs need to be conducted for all infants between ages of 0-2. A technical violation citation issued.

Director 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
LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Angelica Wallin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2023

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

FACILITY NAME: WONDERLAND ANGELS EARLY LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197493540
	VISIT DATE: 12/01/2023

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This facility does not provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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 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.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Angela Washington.

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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Angelica Wallin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2023

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