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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198007364
Report Date: 08/12/2026
Date Signed: 08/12/2026 04:42:10 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:SUNSHINE DAY CARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198007364
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LOPEZ, VALERIE CFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:12070 SANTA FE AVE.TELEPHONE:
(310) 762-2558
CITY:LYNWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90262
CAPACITY: 20TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20CENSUS: 12DATE:
08/12/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - OtherUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
03:01 PM
MET WITH:Director Valerie HolguinTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanette Estrada conducted an unannounced case management visit at the facility for the purpose of following up on an incident that occurred at the facility. LPA initially met with Assistant Director Amanda Corona and advised her of the reason for the visit. At the time of arrival, there were no school age children present. LPA continued visit with Director Valerie Holguin.

LPA is following up on an incident that occurred on 6/6/2024 in which Child 1 was left in the school age pick up van by Staff 1 after arriving at the facility. On 6/22/26 LPA conducted a 3 year required inspection and learned of the incident upon reviewing staff records which documented that Child 1 was left in the van for approximately 30 minutes. The facility did not report the incident to the Department when it occurred. That is a potential risk to the safety of children in care.
LPA conducted staff interviews which revealed that Child 1 fell asleep in the van on the way to the facility and was left in the van for approximately 10-15 minutes upon arrival at the facility. This is an immediate risk to the safety of children in care. Per Staff interviews, at that time children would be picked up and there would be no check in procedure at the time of arrival. Per staff interviews, during this incident, the children were let out of the van and walked into the facility and Staff realized Child 1 was missing when they were serving snack. Staff 1 contacted the Assistant Director to notify them and they retraced Staff 1's steps and found the child in the van. Per Staff 1 the child was still asleep. They immediately brought the child out, ensured they were okay and provided them with water. Parent was notified of the incident.

Per interviews, since then the facility has updated their transportation procedures to have another staff double check who is supposed to get on the pick up route and who should be arriving at the facility. Each staff who is able to drive the vehicles is trained on this procedure.
Warren Birks
Jeanette Estrada
DATE: 08/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/12/2026
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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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: SUNSHINE DAY CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198007364
VISIT DATE: 08/12/2026
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One type A deficiency is being cited today for regulation 101225 Transportation and one type B deficiency is being cited for 101212(d)(1)(C) reporting requirements.
The California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1), are being cited on the attached LIC 809D.

A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon their return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled child for the next 12 months. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC 9224) shall be in each child’s file, acknowledging receipt.


A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Valerie Holguin.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/12/2026
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Created By: Jeanette Estrada On 08/12/2026 at 02:48 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: SUNSHINE DAY CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198007364

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/12/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
08/13/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101225(e)

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101225(e) Children shall not be left in parked vehicles. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview on 6/6/24 Child 1 was left alone for approximately 10-30 minutes in the facility transportation van when they arrived at the facility.
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Facility has since updated the transportation policy and all staff assigned to drive children have been trained. Facility has provided the updated policy and proof that staff is trained in the policy.
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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.
Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Jeanette Estrada
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/12/2026


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Created By: Jeanette Estrada On 08/12/2026 at 02:54 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: SUNSHINE DAY CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198007364

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/12/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
08/13/2026
Section Cited
CCR
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Upon the occurrence...of any of the events specified in (d)(1), a report shall be made to the Department within the Department's next working day.Events reported shall include the following:Any unusual incident... that threatens the physical health or safety of any child.
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Facility will submit a an Unusual Incident Report LIC 624 for the incident that occurred on 6/6/24. LPA advised UIRs can be submitted via email MPSWINCIDENTREPORTS@DSS.CA.GOV
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview the facility did not report to the Department an incident in which a child was left alone in a facility vehicle for 10-30 minutes. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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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.
Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Jeanette Estrada
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/12/2026


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