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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198000524
Report Date: 09/04/2026
Date Signed: 09/04/2026 10:54:43 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/04/2026 10:54 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:MISTONE, CATHERINE FAMILY DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198000524
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MISTONE, CATHERINEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(951) 733-7108
CITY:LA VERNESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91750
CAPACITY: 12TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 11CENSUS: 8DATE:
09/04/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:POCUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Catherine Mistone, LicenseeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:10 AM
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On 09/04/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Ortiz conducted an unannounced POC (Plan of Correction) inspection to ensure that the five (5) Type B deficiencies cited on 08/06/26 have been cleared. LPA met with Licensee, Catherine Mistone, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. LPA obtained a census of eight (8) children in care and tow (2) assistants. Per Licensee, there are currently 11 children enrolled.

On 08/06/26, LPA issued five (5) Type B deficiencies for the facility’s failure to comply with pool safety requirements and fire safety requirements related to the required 2A:10BC fire extinguisher. During the initial inspection, LPA did not observe a life ring with a minimum diameter of 17 inches, a rescue pole equipped with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet, or a functioning pool alarm. LPA also did not observe a daily pool safety inspection log or a key lock on the pool gate door. Additionally, LPA did not observe a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC as required. A Plan of Correction (POC) was discussed with the facility representative, with a due date of 08/20/26.

During today’s inspection, LPA observed a life ring with a minimum diameter of 17 inches and a rescue pole equipped with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet. LPA also observed a functioning pool alarm, which was tested during today’s inspection and found to be operational. Additionally, LPA observed a key lock on the pool gate door and a 2A10BC fire extinguisher with a purchase receipt dated 09/02/26.

The facility has corrected the observed deficiencies related to the life ring, rescue pole, pool alarm, pool gate lock, and required fire extinguisher.

LPA verified that the previously cited deficiencies have been corrected and cleared on this date. Plan of Correction (POC) clearance letters were issued to the licensee during today's visit.

During this inspection, the licensee was found to be in compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Therefore, no deficiencies are being cited.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Catherine Mistone.

Brandi VanOosten
Diana Ortiz
DATE: 09/04/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/04/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)
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