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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198017173
Report Date: 01/18/2024
Date Signed: 01/18/2024 12:06:50 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/18/2024 12:06 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:NORWALK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198017173
ADMINISTRATOR:CAMPOY, KATYAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:14000 SAN ANTONIO DRIVETELEPHONE:
(760) 942-3433
CITY:NORWALKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90650
CAPACITY: 20TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 27CENSUS: 12DATE:
01/18/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Site Supervisor Maria VazquezTIME COMPLETED:
12:10 PM
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On 1/18/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanette Estrada conducted an unannounced required annual inspection. LPA met with Site Supervisor Maria Vasquez who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program which consists of one single classroom. The program operates from Monday through Friday and it is split into two sessions: The AM session operates from 8:00AM to 11:00AM and the PM session operates from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The program offers care to children 3 to 5 years old Present during today's inspection were 12 children in the AM session with two staff. Also present was the facility cook. All staff present has a criminal record clearance and is associated to the facility.

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. Lighting was observed to be in operable condition. Children have their own cubby at the entrance of the facility to store their belongings. There is no nap time offered in this program due to it consisting of two sessions: AM and PM. LPA observed that the classroom is equipped with a 'cozy corner' that offers rest and relaxation to children if needed. Per Site Supervisor the isolation area is located in the office and a napping mat is offered to children. There are two restrooms available for children with one toilet and one sink in each. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in both restrooms. General sanitation was observed. One restroom is used as an isolation restroom when needed. There are also four sinks available in the classroom. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classrooms via a water dispenser and disposable cups. Per Site Supervisor, Teachers assist children with the drinking water. The facility tested for lead contamination in the water sources used for children on 12/6/2022. Per results there is no action level exceedance at the facility. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions are stored in a locked cabinet in the classroom. Per Site Supervisor, there are no poisons stored at the facility and medications are stored in a locked file cabinet in the office. Per Site Supervisor, there is one child who requires medication.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/18/2024
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: NORWALK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198017173
VISIT DATE: 01/18/2024
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LPA observed an operable carbon monoxide detector and an operable smoke detector in the classroom.
The outdoor playground area was evaluated. LPA observed staff engaging with children and visually supervising children. Outdoor equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. 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 a water dispenser and disposable cups. There is a sink available outside for hand washing. Per Site Supervisor there are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility. The 2A10BC fire extinguisher is located by the front entrance and was last serviced on 10/2023.
Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness.
Staff records were reviewed. Staff present have a valid EMSA approved pediatric first aid/cpr certificate on file which expires on 1/29/24. Staff 1's mandated reporter training certificate expires on 8/24/24, Staff 2's certificate expires on 9/12/24, and Staff 3's certificate expires on 8/12/24. All staff have required proof of immunizations on file.
Children's roster was reviewed and is current. The facility now uses an online system (Care Connect App) for sign in/ sign out procedures. Per Site Supervisor parents sign in/out on the app using the iPad in the classroom. LPA verified that 12 children present during today's inspection were signed in. A disaster drill log was available and posted. The last drill was conducted on 1/16/24. Menus are posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. LPA inspected the food preparation area which is in a separate building than the classrooms. The food preparation area was observed to be clean and free of litter. Food supplies were observed to be in good condition. The facility provides Breakfast and a snack for the AM session and Lunch and a snack for the PM session. First Aid supplies were observed in the classroom mounted on a wall, accessible to staff and also available in the outdoor area. LPA observed all required posted documents on the wall in the entrance to the facility.
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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2024
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: NORWALK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198017173
VISIT DATE: 01/18/2024
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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.
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-care-centers/.
Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.
To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
No citations were issued during today's inspection.

A notice of site visit was given to Facility Representative and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor Maria Vazquez
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2024
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