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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198018949
Report Date: 01/29/2026
Date Signed: 01/29/2026 01:15:38 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/29/2026 01:15 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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:STRATFORD SCHOOL- ALTADENA ALLENFACILITY NUMBER:
198018949
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		VERONNICA BRENESFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2046 ALLEN AVE.TELEPHONE:
(626) 794-1000
CITY:ALTADENASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91001
CAPACITY: 150TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 59CENSUS: 40DATE:
01/29/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Infectious Disease OutbreakUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:15 AM
MET WITH:Director, Veronica BrenesTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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On January 29, 2026, at 11:15 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Priscilla Ochoa conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection due to an incident that was reported to the Department on 01/23/2026. LPA met with Director, Veronica Brenes who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program which operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. LPA observed 40 preschool aged children and 10 staff members.

On January 23, 2026, it was self-reported to the department that the facility had 2 children with confirmed cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Child 1 (C1) and Child 2 (C2). C1 and C2 are both in the same classroom, Room 102.

Per director, C1 attended the facility on Friday, 01/16/2026 and did not show or experience any symptoms. Per director, the parent informed the facility that C1 started to experience respiratory and congestion symptoms on Monday, 01/19/2026 and was taken to the hospital, where confirmed case of RSV was diagnosed. The staff members in room 102 performed a deep clean of the toys and materials that the children use to ensure their health and safety. C1 last attended the facility on 01/16/2026. On Tuesday, 01/20/2026, the director noticed that C2 was experiencing a minor fever at the time C2 was going home. The parent of C2 expressed that they will keep C2 home for preventative measures. On Friday, 01/23/2026, the parent of C2 informed the facility the C2 was taken to see a physician that confirmed RSV diagnoses. C2 last attended the facility on 01/20/2026. The facility emailed an exposure notice to all enrolled parents in Room 102 on 01/23/2026 and provided parents with resources on what to look for when observing their children for RSV symptoms. The facility’s janitorial service conducted a deep cleaning in room 102 on 01/23/2026 and staff continued to follow their sanitation procedures to ensure all areas are kept clean.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Priscilla Ochoa
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/29/2026
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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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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)
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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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: STRATFORD SCHOOL- ALTADENA ALLEN
FACILITY NUMBER: 198018949
VISIT DATE: 01/29/2026
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C1 and C2 sought medical attention and are cleared to return to the facility as of 02/02/2026 with no RSV symptoms. The director confirmed that there are no additional cases reported.

LPA provided and reviewed public health resources with director to ensure preparedness for any future communicable disease exposures.

LPA confirmed that the facility is in compliance with title 22 regulations and health and safety code. No deficiencies being cited at this time.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Veronica Brenes.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Priscilla Ochoa
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2026
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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