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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198013939
Report Date: 03/11/2024
Date Signed: 03/11/2024 03:16:52 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:PUEBLO DE ESPERANZA CHILD CARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198013939
ADMINISTRATOR:KAREN PINEDOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1031 S. HOPE STREETTELEPHONE:
(323) 223-3313
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90015
CAPACITY: 49TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 38CENSUS: 23DATE:
03/11/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Andrea Fernandez V.P. of Education TIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jeanette Estrada and Elka Chavez conducted an unannounced annual inspection and evaluated the facility for a requested decrease in capacity. Upon arrival LPAs met with Facility Representative Andrea Fernandez and Site Supervisor Maria Aguilar.This facility is currently licensed to serve 49 preschool children ages 2 to 5 years old in three classrooms. The facility is requesting to decrease the capacity from 49 to 36 and to use only two classrooms. An approved fire clearance for 36 preschool children was granted on 1/29/2024. LPAs observed 11 children with two staff in Room 1 and 12 children with 4 staff in Room 2. The facility was in compliance with capacity requirements. Facility operates from Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. The facility has central air and heating. Children have their own cubby area to store their belongings. Children are provided with cots for napping. Per Facility Representative the facility provides and the bedding and also cleans the bedding weekly. The isolation area is located in the Director's office. Children who are ill use the restroom located in the playground. There is one restroom in between the two classrooms available for children to use. The restroom has three toilets and three sinks. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in both restrooms. General sanitation was observed. The restroom was stocked with soap and paper towels for children to use. There is also a changing table in Room 2 with a sink within arms reach.
Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classrooms via a filtered water dispenser and disposable cups. The facility has tested for lead contamination in drinking and results were returned with no action level exceedance. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, are stored in the staff restroom and are inaccessible to children. LPAs observed cleaning solution placed out of reach on a shelf in the classrooms. Per Site Supervisor, there are no poisons stored at the facility. The facility provides incidental medical services if needed and medications are stored in locked box the Director's office.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/11/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/11/2024
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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: PUEBLO DE ESPERANZA CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198013939
VISIT DATE: 03/11/2024
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Per Site Supervisor, none of the children enrolled require medication at the moment. There is a carbon monoxide detector in the facility.
The outdoor playground area was evaluated. At the moment the outdoor area is not fully fenced. The facility is replacing the fence that fully surrounds the playground. The facility has separated a section of the playground and positioned netting to prevent children access from a small area of the fence that needs to be replaced. Per Facility Representative, fencing should be completed within two weeks. All areas around or under high climbing equipment and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed via water dispenser and disposable cups. There is also one restroom available outside. The restroom has one toilet and one sink. Per Site Supervisor there are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility.
Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness.
Staff records were reviewed for completeness.
Sign-in and sign-out sheets were reviewed and verified for the number of children present during the inspection. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on March 5, 2024. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. The food preparation area was toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. The kitchen is inaccessible to children in care. Per Facility Representative Menus are posted on the parent information board monthly. LPAs observed the menu posted on the board at the entrance to the facility. LPAs inspected the food preparation area. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and two snacks. All meals are prepared at the facility. A list of children with allergies and their food substitutions is posted in the kitchen. Each classroom has information on the allergies for children in the classroom. First Aid supplies were observed in the facility, accessible to staff.
LPAs measured the indoor and outdoor activity space. The total indoor activity space measured 1064.57 which is not sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 36 preschool children. Measurements accommodate a capacity of 30 children in two classrooms. The outdoor activity space measured 2430.87 which is not sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 36. Facility will submit an updated application to reflect the measured capacity.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2024
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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: PUEBLO DE ESPERANZA CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198013939
VISIT DATE: 03/11/2024
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Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/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.
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/.
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.
No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. Facility representative was advised the capacity decrease will be granted upon Department approval.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representative Andrea Fernandez, V.P. of Education.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2024
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