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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198019026
Report Date: 09/11/2026
Date Signed: 09/11/2026 03:27:58 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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:PINOCCHIO CHILD CARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198019026
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ERICA CHAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:401 1/2 S. BERENDO ST.TELEPHONE:
(213) 381-6080
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90020
CAPACITY: 48TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 27CENSUS: 25DATE:
09/11/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Assistant Director Soo ParkTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:45 PM
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On Friday, September 11, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., Licensing Staff (LS), C. Nguyen Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) and K. Chicote, Licensing Program Manager (LPM), conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Assistant Director Soo Park, who guided LS on a tour of the facility. Director Erica Cha arrived a few minutes during the inspection This is a preschool age program that’s serves children age 2 years old until entry into 1st grade and has 3 classrooms: Green, Pink, and Yellow (Green: 9 children and 1 staff, Yellow: 10 children and 1 staff, Pink: 6 children and 1 staff). This program operates Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Per Assistant Director, there are 27 children enrolled. Teacher and child ratio was observed to be within ratio, with present staff fingerprint cleared: 25 children and 4 staff.

This facility is a two-story building where the top floor is off-limits to children. Sign in and out takes place at the main entrance area and were reviewed to make sure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. The Assistant Director stated no firearms, weapons, poisons nor bodies of water are in the premises and LS did not observe any of the above-mentioned. Fireplaces in rooms were observed to be completely barricaded and inaccessible to the children in care. Assistant Director stated that the main office is used as the isolation area for ill children and one of the restrooms will be used.

The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A) Menu, Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148), Child Passenger System Poster (PUB 269), and Daily Schedule.

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Katrina Chicote
Caroline Nguyen
DATE: 09/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/11/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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.

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Created By: Caroline Nguyen On 09/11/2026 at 02:59 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: PINOCCHIO CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019026

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/11/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(g)
Buildings and Grounds
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due doorknob to the supply closet locks from the outside which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/25/2026
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Licensee will provide proof of change of locks or door knob to ensure innaccessibilty to storage room by POC due date.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Caroline Nguyen
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/11/2026


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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: PINOCCHIO CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019026
VISIT DATE: 09/11/2026
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LS entered the classrooms and observed furniture, manipulatives, toys, games, and books made accessible to the children to be age-appropriate and free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LS observed each classroom has a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. Children were observed napping in cots each with tight-fitted sheet. Assistant Director stated that linen is washed by the parents every 2 weeks and LPA informed Assistant Director that it shall be washed weekly, per regulation. Drinking water was readily available indoors via water dispensers in the hallway and entryway as well as water pitchers in the classrooms with small disposable cups. Licensing staff observed step trash bins with a tight-fitting lid inside the classrooms. LS observed two children’s restrooms, located in each hallway to have working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispensers, and paper towels. During time of inspection, LS observed a supply closet with cleaning solutions stored inside a high-top shelf, making them inaccessible for children to reach. LS observed the doorknob to the supply closet locks from the outside which poses a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LS. LS observed mini splits, AC units, and wall heaters in each room. LS observed the thermostats located in the classrooms and temperatures to be between 70-71 degrees. LS observed the fire extinguishers in the classroom and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on 12/8/25. Smoke detectors were not tested during this visit due to the detectors being wired to the emergency pull-down fire alarm system. Carbon monoxide detectors were not tested due napping children. The last emergency drill was conducted on 9/4/26. First aid kit supplies were observed to be fully equipped.

Licensing staff observed the playground yard to be fully fenced and side gates were observed to have a lock in place. The outdoor play equipment (tables/benches slide structure, playhouse, sand table, basketball court, and tricycles) was observed to be free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards and maintenance is done every week by a gardener. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall. Drinking water is readily available outdoors via water fountains and water pitchers. There is also a shed with more age-appropriate toys. There is adequate shade via large canopies and trees. There are outdoor stairs with a barricade, which is inaccessible to children.


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Caroline Nguyen
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2026
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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: PINOCCHIO CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019026
VISIT DATE: 09/11/2026
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Per Assistant Director, the facility provides AM snack, lunch, and dinner and use a food program. LS informed licensee that any food brought from the children's homes, shall have the container be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. LS entered the kitchen located in the hallway and was observed to have a sliding door in place and Assistant Director stated that the kitchen is off limits to the children and there is always a staff. LPA advised that a child-safety locks shall be placed on cabinets to ensure inaccessibility of sharp items. LS observed the food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin and storage. Assistant Director stated there are no children on medication or severe food allergies that require medication.

LS reviewed the children’s roster, children’s files, staff files, and sign in/out. LPA provided consultation regarding sign in/out sheets.

LS observed Assistant Director American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification and expires 01/2027 and has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination. Director has completed the mandated reporter (AB 1207) training and expires 4/26/2027. Assistant Director was advised that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com.



All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Assistant 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 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.

CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES on 03/2024


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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. 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.). LS verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LS referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Caroline Nguyen
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2026
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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: PINOCCHIO CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019026
VISIT DATE: 09/11/2026
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LS 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. LS also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for and removing any 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 was discussed. 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.

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.



At this time, the licensee is not in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. The deficiency listed on the following page was observed by LPAs and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22 or Health and Safety code. One type B deficiency is being issued today for regulation. Please see attached LIC 809-D for citation.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were given. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Assistant Director Soo Park and Director Erica Cha.


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Caroline Nguyen
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2026
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