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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198018883
Report Date: 01/06/2025
Date Signed: 01/07/2025 07:34:25 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/07/2025 07:34 AM - 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:KIDZ LEARNING KINGDOMFACILITY NUMBER:
198018883
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		RIVAS, CARINAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3588 LONG BEACH BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(562) 989-8228
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90807
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 15DATE:
01/06/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Carina Rivas, DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:50 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dayna Chambers conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection to the above facility on 01/06/2025. LPA arrived at the facility at 9:00AM, identified self and met with Carina Rivas, Director/Owner, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. LPA provided Director with a copy of the LIC 125 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. This is a preschool program which consists of a main activity room, 2 classrooms, lunchroom, and cubby room. Room #1 Lunchroom, Room #2-Flintstones-(3-5 years old), Room #3- Cubby Room, Room #4 – Mixed Emotions – (2-3 years old). The preschool playground is in the front of the building (Long Beach Blvd.). Director stated upon arrival that the center had been closed for two weeks for the holidays. Current Director/Owner started April 18, 2016. There are currently 19 preschoolers enrolled in the program. Facility operation hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, preschoolers were in the main activity room with 15 preschoolers with 1 staff and the director. (second staff member was out sick today). The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Linens are taken home each week to be washed. Napping equipment (mats) were observed in a separate storage room. Per director, the isolation area is located in the office. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classrooms.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director states that poisons are locked in the kitchen storage cupboard. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed and are operable. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal.
Denise GibbsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
Dayna ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 558-2962
DATE: 01/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/06/2025
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: KIDZ LEARNING KINGDOM
FACILITY NUMBER: 198018883
VISIT DATE: 01/06/2025
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Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, 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. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Children’s Records were reviewed. The name, address, and telephone number of child’s authorized representative is on file. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present did have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present did have proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza. All staff have been given on the-job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions. Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Children present were signed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 09/03/2024. 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. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity, and appropriateness to children in care. The facility provides Lunch, and AM and PM snacks.
First Aid supplies were observed in the main activity room storage closet. Center does not provide medications to children. 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.Director 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 Childcare 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. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 12/08/2022. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Childcare Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Denise GibbsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dayna ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 558-2962
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2025
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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: KIDZ LEARNING KINGDOM
FACILITY NUMBER: 198018883
VISIT DATE: 01/06/2025
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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 with the Written Directives
outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

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/.


Director 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director/Owner Carina Rivas.

There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Denise GibbsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dayna ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 558-2962
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2025
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