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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198001760
Report Date: 02/26/2025
Date Signed: 02/26/2025 04:55:01 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/26/2025 04:55 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:RIO HONDO COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198001760
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		O'NEILL, CINDYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3600 WORKMAN MILL RD.TELEPHONE:
(562) 908-3494
CITY:WHITTIERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90601
CAPACITY: 120TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 57CENSUS: 52DATE:
02/26/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Director, Cindy O'NeillTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:15 PM
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On 02/26/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection. A COVID risk assessment was conducted. LPA met with Director, Cindy O’Neill, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program which is operated by Rio Hondo Community College District and is located on the premises of Rio Hondo College. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 120 children and operates Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Per the Director there are 57 children enrolled.

All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Census was taken and the following staff were present during this inspection: Room 1: 4 staff with 12 children; Room 2: two staff with 11 children; Room 3: 2 staff with 16 children; Room 4: 2 staff with 13 children. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded, and all were observed to be fingerprint cleared and associated via Guardian. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license.

LPA observed the facility to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Napping equipment (cots),

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/26/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: RIO HONDO COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198001760
VISIT DATE: 02/26/2025
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bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage, and cleanliness. The facility provides sheets and blankets for the children and sheets and blankets are washed weekly by the facility. Storage for children's belongings were inspected. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. At this time, the isolation room for ill children is adjacent to the Director's office and main office. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill, and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted.

Menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and PM snack. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Per Director, children bring water bottles from home and refill them as needed inside the classrooms and outside from a water bottle dispenser. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Director states that there are no poisons stored at the facility.

At 11:07 am a smoke and carbon monoxide detector in Room 2 was tested and was observed to be operable on this day. Fire extinguisher in Room 1/2 was observed to have a service tag dated 12/12/24.

The facility has 2 yards that are fully fenced. Outdoor playground equipment was observed to be in 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 shade in the play yard.



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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2025
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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: RIO HONDO COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198001760
VISIT DATE: 02/26/2025
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Staff Records were reviewed, and files reviewed were observed to be complete and to include immunizations, and valid CPR/1st Aid and Mandated Reporter Training. Children’s files were reviewed, and files reviewed were observed to be complete. Criminal Records Clearance for adults at the facility was reviewed and all adults observed to be present had fingerprint clearance.

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. PIN 22- 05-CCP


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2025
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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: RIO HONDO COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198001760
VISIT DATE: 02/26/2025
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 facility representative 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.


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-carecenters/.

Facility representative 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.



At this time, the facility is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Cindy O'Neill.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2025
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