198005944-2-6-2026-54-CC-RDEO-DR2U9Y-20260206142355

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198005944
Report Date: 02/06/2026
Date Signed: 02/06/2026 02:24:26 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:	KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	198005944
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	JENNIFER HOLLANDSWORTH		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5251 E. LAS LOMAS		TELEPHONE:	(562) 961-8882
CITY:	LONG BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90815
CAPACITY: 117	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 117	CENSUS: 81	DATE:	02/06/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	Substitute Director - Vivian Franco		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:15 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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Randy Derraco conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 02/06/26 at 9:15 AM. LPA met with Substitute Director, Vivian Franco, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program with a toddler component and consists of 5 classrooms. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. All areas identified on this report were inspected. Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection: Classroom 1: 3 staff with 16 children; Classroom 2: 2 Staff with 13 children; Classroom 4: 2 staff with 21 children; Classroom 5: 2 Staff with 20 children; Classroom 7: 2 Staff with 11 children. Classroom 7 was observed to be the designated room for the toddler component. LPA observed that Classroom 4 to have 1 qualified teacher and an assistant. Per review of staff records, 2nd staff member did not have proof of child development course work in physical file; therefore, center was observed to be operating outside of teacher to child ratio. LPA advised Assistant Director that a citation under California Code of Regulation (CCR) section 101216.3(b) will be issued. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a staff member at all times. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign in and out sheets procedures or handled electronically using the Care Connect application. Authorized representatives use a tablet located at the front desk to sign their respective children in and out of the center. The children are then walked to their respective classrooms and dropped off with the child's assigned teacher for the day. Disaster drill log was available, however has not been updated since June 2025. Per Substitute Director, disaster drills are conducted once a month.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Randy Derraco
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/06/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2026

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

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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.

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Created By: Randy Derraco On 02/06/2026 at 12:38 PM

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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198005944
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 02/06/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101174(d)(2)

Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview and record review, the center did not document that a disaster drill was conducted at least every six months which poses a potential Health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/16/2026
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director states that they will update the drill logs that are posted in the hallway. POC visit will be conducted to observe corrections.

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 observation, interview and record review, 5 staff members that were observed helping with the children did not renew or complete mandated reporter training every two years which poses a potential Health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/16/2026
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director states that staff records will be reviewed and updated with mandated reporter training certificates. POC visit will be conducted to observe the correction

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

	Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:

	Randy Derraco
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:

LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2026

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Document Has Been Signed on 02/06/2026 02:24 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Randy Derraco On 02/06/2026 at 12:38 PM

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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198005944
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 02/06/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101216.3(b)

Teacher-Child Ratio

(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview and record review, the center used a teacher aide and a qualified infant teacher to supervise 21 children which poses a potential Health, safety and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/16/2026
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director states that

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.

	Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:

	Randy Derraco
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:

LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2026

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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198005944
	VISIT DATE: 02/06/2026

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LPA advised Substitute Director that a citation under CCR Section 101174(d)(2) will be issued. LPA observed required licensing documents posted on bulletin board in the hallway.

Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. LPA observed material and equipment are free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated and are operable. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Linens are taken home each week to be washed and returned the following day the child is present. Spare linens are available and provided by the center in case a child forgets to bring them back. Napping equipment (cots) were observed in separate storage areas. Per Director, the isolation area is located in the office. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. General sanitation was observed.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. According to the Director, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note. Medication is stored in the Director's office in a cabinet where it is inaccessible to children in care. Director understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked, not just made inaccessible. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. First Aid supplies were observed in the classroom.

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 two Snacks. LPA observed that water is readily available indoors via water pitchers with a filter.

All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. All foods/beverages are stored in covered containers at 45˚ (F) or less.

Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb a fall. The outdoor area had adequate shade. LPA observed that water is readily available outdoors via water pitchers. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Randy Derraco
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/06/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2026

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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198005944
	VISIT DATE: 02/06/2026

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All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection.
Children’s and Staff’s Records were reviewed. LPA reviewed 12 staff members files, and 5 staff members either did not complete or renew Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant training. Substitute Director was advised that a citation under Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 1596.8662(b)(1) will be issued.

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/.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with substitute director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed substitute 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.

LPA advised the Director to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.cdss.ca.gov

The following deficiencies listed on the attached deficiencies page LIC809D are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with substitute director, Vivian Franco.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Randy Derraco
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/06/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2026

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