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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198018964
Report Date: 09/26/2024
Date Signed: 09/26/2024 01:18:53 PM

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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:LBUSD-MACARTHUR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198018964
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CHRISTINA CORTEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6011 CENTRALIA ST.TELEPHONE:
(562) 377-0485
CITY:LAKEWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90713
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 15DATE:
09/26/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:40 AM
MET WITH:Coordinating Teacher Nicole Vasallo TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jeanette Estrada and Portia Bowden conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPAs initially met with Teacher Sarayu Narasimhan who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. The Coordinating Teacher (CT) Nicole Vasallo joined the visit at a later time. Mary Lopez Program Coordinator was also present.
This is a preschool program which consists of one classroom. This facility is located on the premises of Macarthur Elementary. The program operates from Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. This is a full day program. The program offers care to children 2 to 5 years old. There were 15 children and three staff present during today's inspection.
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 and are operable. The facility has central air and heating. Lighting was observed to be in operable condition. Children have access to hooks outside the classroom to store their belongings. Children are provided with a napping mat and bedding by the program. Per Facility Representative, the bedding is sent home to be laundered with the families at the end of each week or as needed. LPAs observed all documents required to be posted at the entrance of the classroom.
Per Site Supervisor the isolation area is located in the school's nurse's office. LPAs observed one restroom in the classroom. The restroom had two toilets and one sink. There is an additional sink in the classroom available for children to use. The restroom in the classroom is shared by the TK classroom next door (waiver on file). Children are supervised when they use the restroom. General sanitation was observed.
Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classroom via water container. Children also have access to water fountains in the classroom and they have personal water bottles to use. The facility tested for lead contamination in the water sources used for children on 7/18/23. 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 locked cabinets in the classroom. Medication is stored in a locked box in the classroom.
Per Facility Representative, there are no poisons stored at the facility.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2024
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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LBUSD-MACARTHUR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198018964
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2024
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LPA observed an operable carbon monoxide detector in the classroom. The facility is equipped with a centralized fire alarm system throughout the school.
The outdoor playground area was evaluated. The outdoor area is shared with the TK and the Kindergarten classroom at the elementary school and there is a schedule to ensure staggered use (waiver on file). The outdoor area is fully enclosed. 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 is provided via the water container and water bottles in the classroom which are taken out when children play outside.
Per facility representative there are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility.
Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness. Children's records contained all required documents and information.
Staff records were reviewed. Files reviewed contained the required documents. At least one staff's pediatric first aid/cpr was current ( expires 4/1/25). Facility Representative was reminded Mandated Reporter training and pediatric first aid/cpr shall be completed every two years.
Children's roster was discussed. The program uses a QR code for sign in/ sign out procedures. A paper copy sign in/out sheet is available as a back up.
Disaster drills are conducted every month and are documented. The last documented drill was conducted on 8/30/24 (fire drill). The program provides breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. Menus are posted once a month in the classroom where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus are also provided to parents. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. LPA inspected the cafeteria in the elementary school. The food preparation area was observed to be clean and free of litter. Per facility representative, children with allergies are provided alternatives and allergy lists are maintained in the classroom.
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: 09/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2024
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LBUSD-MACARTHUR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198018964
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2024
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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 for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Program Coordinator Mary Lopez. .
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2024
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