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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198018116
Report Date: 01/15/2025
Date Signed: 01/15/2025 12:54:56 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/15/2025 12:54 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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	MONTES FAMILY CHILDCARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198018116
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	MONTES, PAULA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(619) 520-2558
CITY:	WHITTIER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90605
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 3	DATE:	01/15/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:20 AM
MET WITH:	Licensee, Paula Montes		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:15 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	At 9:20 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lilli Babcock and Monica Ruiz conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility. A COVID risk assessment was conducted. LPAs met with Licensee, Paula Montes, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Per Licensee, there are 14 children currently enrolled. There were 3 children, one assistant and licensee's daughter present with licensee upon arrival. The licensee was observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. The licensee states that 3 adults and no children currently live in the home. Per Licensee, there is 1 assistant in the facility. LPAs observed the current Guardian Roster for the facility does not include the name of Licensee's partner that currently lives in the home. Licensee showed LPAs an Annual Roster mailed to her from the Department, dated 6/28/24, which shows the name of Licensee's partner and that the individual's Associate Status is cleared. LPA took a picture of the Roster on this day. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, den, entrance room at the back of the home, front yard, and backyard which is fenced. Per licensee, areas off-limits to children and parents include 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, dining room, and front yard. The children have access to kitchen, one bathroom, den, entrance room, and backyard which is fenced. Licensee guided analysts on a tour of the facility. During this visit, all areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were toured and inspected and the following was observed. Page 1 of 5

SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/15/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/15/2025

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

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: MONTES FAMILY CHILDCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018116
	VISIT DATE: 01/15/2025

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Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed to be posted in the entry way at the back of the home where parents enter the facility. A current children’s roster was available for review.

There is telephone service via a cellphone that stays at the facility during operation hours. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 6:00 pm. There is central air and heating in the home. LPAs observed a fireplace located in the off-limits living room. The fireplace was observed by LPAs to be covered with wood making it inaccessible to children in care.

Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Licensee states that there are no poisons, firearms, or weapons stored in the home and none were observed on this day. LPA advised that any poisons should be locked under key or combination lock.

The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and has a purchase date of 11/26/24 as indicated on the receipt. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were operable on this day.

All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill documented was conducted on 10/17/24.

The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are first aid supplies available. There are age-appropriate toys available for children. Appropriate sleeping arrangements in form of cots were observed.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/15/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/15/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: MONTES FAMILY CHILDCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018116
	VISIT DATE: 01/15/2025

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Licensee states that she is currently not caring for any infants under age 2.

Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPAs observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. No bodies of water were observed on this day.

At 10:00 am children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete.

At 11:00 am Licensee and staff records were reviewed, and LPAs observed that Staff #1 does not have proof of measles or pertussis immunization's, and is missing proof of TB test.

The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR with American Red Cross expires on 10/14/25.

LPAs observed that the Licensee does have proof of immunization's and the Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate is on file with expiration of 8/3/25. Staff #1 is missing proof of Mandated Reporter Training Certificate and licensee confirms that Staff #1 does not have current Mandated Reporter Training.

LPAs issued an LIC 857, Children’s Record Review, and LIC 859, Staff Record Review to the licensee which documents staff and children’s files reviewed during this inspection.

There are 3 dogs and one cat on the premises. Per licensee, the animals are kept in off limits areas during daycare hours.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/15/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/15/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: MONTES FAMILY CHILDCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018116
	VISIT DATE: 01/15/2025

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Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home.

LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility.

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.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Paula Montes.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/15/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/15/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: MONTES FAMILY CHILDCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018116
	VISIT DATE: 01/15/2025

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LPA also informed licensee 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.

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/.

Licensee 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.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Paula Montes, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Based on the LPAs observations and records reviewed, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety.

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

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/15/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/15/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Document Has Been Signed on 01/15/2025 12:54 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Lilli Babcock On 01/15/2025 at 12:12 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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: MONTES FAMILY CHILDCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018116
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/15/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 staff with no proof of Mandated Reporter Training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/14/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee states she will have Staff #1 obtain Mandated Reporter Training and email the certificate to LPA

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.622(a)(1)

General Provisions and Definitions

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 staff without proof of measles, pertussis immunizations and negative TB testvwhich poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/14/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee states she will have Staff #1 obtain proof of pertussis and measles immunizations as well as a negative TB test and email proof of immunizations and TB test to LPA.

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Brandi VanOosten

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Lilli Babcock

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/15/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/15/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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