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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198015308
Report Date: 10/21/2025
Date Signed: 10/21/2025 04:10:10 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/21/2025 04:10 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:WEST SIDEFACILITY NUMBER:
198015308
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LETICIA RICO NUNEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:9200 STATE STREETTELEPHONE:
(323) 563-0067
CITY:SOUTH GATESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90280
CAPACITY: 80TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 78CENSUS: 61DATE:
10/21/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Supervisor Lety RicoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:30 PM
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On October 21, 2025 at 2:00p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Peter Bishop arrived at the above facility for the purpose of an unannounced Annual Inspection. LPA Bishop announced the purpose of the visit and was granted entry into the facility by Supervisor - Lety Rico. There are 78 children enrolled, and 61 children present, and 14 staff present at the time of inspection. This is a Preschool Program with the hours of operation Monday- Friday from 6:15a.m-5:30p.m. All adults at the facility were discussed and background and fingerprinted cleared.

LPA observed all posting requirements for operation on the licensing board LIC 203A-License, LIC 610, PUB 393, PUB 269, LIC 9148, LIC 613A, Menus, Activity Schedule, and completion testing and remediated lead exceedances.



Documentation of current Fire & Earthquake drill was observed with last drill conducted on 9/12/24.
Fire extinguisher(s) observed with a service tag date of 7/2025. LPA observed an operable smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detectors.

LPA inspected Classroom 1 (Westside 1) - the classroom was equipped with age-appropriate furniture and learning materials. Classrooms has carpeted area, sink, soft furnishings, cubby storage for shoes, age-appropriate toys, cubbies for diapers and change of clothes with children names. There is a refillable water source in the classroom and one outside as well. The First Aid supplies were inventoried in classroom backpack. All cleaning supplies and/or hazardous materials stored in cabinets and drawers with safety latches. LPA observed classroom, equipment, and materials to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Page 1 of 4
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Peter Bishop
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/21/2025
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: WEST SIDE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198015308
VISIT DATE: 10/21/2025
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 LPA inspected Classroom 2 (Westside 2) - the classroom was equipped with age-appropriate furniture and learning materials. Classrooms have area rugs, library, manipulative play area, dramatic play area, and second story dramatic play area that is blocked off by a baby gate. The. The facility uses a water filter and disposable cups for drinking source. When the children are outside the facility provides a pitcher of water and disposable cups. The First Aid supplies were inventoried in classroom backpack. All cleaning supplies and/or hazardous materials stored in cabinets and drawers with safety latches. LPA observed classroom, equipment, and materials to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.

LPA inspected Classroom 3 (Westside 3) - the classroom was equipped with age-appropriate furniture and learning materials. Classrooms have area rugs, library, manipulative play area, dramatic play area, and second story dramatic play area that is blocked off by a baby gate. The. The facility uses a water filter and disposable cups for drinking source. When the children are outside the facility provides a pitcher of water and disposable cups. The First Aid supplies were inventoried in classroom backpack. All cleaning supplies and/or hazardous materials stored in cabinets and drawers with safety latches. LPA observed classroom, equipment, and materials to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.

LPA inspected Classroom 4 (Westside 4) - the classroom was equipped with age-appropriate furniture and learning materials. Classrooms have area rugs, library, manipulative play area, dramatic play area, and second story dramatic play area that is blocked off by a baby gate. The. The facility uses a water filter and disposable cups for drinking source. When the children are outside the facility provides a pitcher of water and disposable cups. The First Aid supplies were inventoried in classroom backpack. All cleaning supplies and/or hazardous materials stored in cabinets and drawers with safety latches. LPA observed classroom, equipment, and materials to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.

Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. LPAS observed 1 bathroom available one near classroom 1 and 2 with 4 toilets and 4 sinks and another bathroom and on the other side of the facility near classroom 3 and 4 that had 2 toilets and 2 sinks.
Snack/lunch menus were reviewed and observed posted. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Peter Bishop
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: WEST SIDE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198015308
VISIT DATE: 10/21/2025
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Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. Required shade and fencing were inspected. The children have access to Filtered water in a water cooler and disposable cups during outside play. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed during inspection. LPA did not observe any weapons or firearms on site during time of inspection. All electrical outlets are covered. All trash cans have lids. The facility was reminded that smoking is prohibited on the premises.

The isolation area is in the Supervisors office when any child is sick.

The Director stated they do not administer medication to at this time. If children were to have medications that need to be administered there are in classroom inaccessible to children on the top shelf. The facility uses a landline.



Staff Files were not reviewed. Supervisor - Lety Rico indicated that all teacher files are kept at another location.

Child Files were not reviewed and will be reviewed at a later date.

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.

Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers-Supervisor - Lety Rico 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.


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Peter Bishop
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: WEST SIDE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198015308
VISIT DATE: 10/21/2025
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Lead Testing

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 childcare 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)

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about

Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

MyChildCarePlan.org

Supervisor - Lety Rico was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Based on the LPA P Bishops observations, record review, and interviews, there will not be any deficiencies cited today in accordance with California Title 22 Regulations.



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

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

Appeal rights reviewed and given to Supervisor - Lety Rico

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Supervisor - Lety Rico.


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Peter Bishop
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2025
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