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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020510
Report Date: 09/12/2024
Date Signed: 09/12/2024 03:44:31 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/12/2024 03:44 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:SMART TREE PRECHOOL-SCHOOL AGEFACILITY NUMBER:
198020510
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		RICKY THAIFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:4715 N. ROSEMEAD BLVDTELEPHONE:
(626) 233-2000
CITY:ROSEMEADSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91770
CAPACITY: 35TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: DATE:
09/12/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Jennifer Salas, DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:55 PM
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On 9/12/24 at 12:30 p.m.., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Saul Valenzuela conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Director, Jennifer Salas, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a school-age program which is currently licensed for a capacity of 34 children and currently operates Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. when children are not attending school. When school is in session, hours of operation for school-age children are 2:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Wednesday is early day and hours of operation are 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.. Per Director there are 24 children enrolled.

Census was taken upon arrival and the following staff and children were observed by LPA to be present: 2 staff caring for 17 children. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. LPA confirmed all individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance. All children were observed by LPA to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license.

All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected and the following was observed: There is currently one classroom for school-age children. The classroom was inspected to ensure that furniture and equipment are age-appropriate and in good repair, and the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Storage for children's belongings were inspected and LPA observed children have their own labeled cubbies to store their belongings. Children are provided water bottles or bring them from home and are allowed to drink freely at any time. Water bottles are refilled on demand from a water dispenser located in the hallway outside of the classroom. Water pitcher are also provided to children in care. Page 1 of 5
SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saul Valenzuela
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/12/2024
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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SMART TREE PRECHOOL-SCHOOL AGE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020510
VISIT DATE: 09/12/2024
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LPA observed toys and materials for children in the classroom. Age­appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in restrooms used by children. Per Director, the office is used as an isolation area and ill children use the staff restroom located next to the lobby. Per Director, staff provide 100% supervision when ill child is using the isolation room and/or restroom, and parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted.

Food menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. The facility provides PM snack. Facility provides lunch to children when school is not in session. All kitchen, food preparation, and food storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents, and other vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. LPA inspected food to be in good quantity and quality and are labeled with expiration dates.

All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Per Director, there are no poisons located at the facility, and none were observed by LPA on this day.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Per Director, there are no children currently that use medications. A first aid kit is located in the classroom.

Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Per Director, the facility has their own land line. LPA observed the facility to have an operable carbon monoxide detector on this day.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saul Valenzuela
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
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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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SMART TREE PRECHOOL-SCHOOL AGE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020510
VISIT DATE: 09/12/2024
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The facility has an outdoor play area that is fully fenced. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. Per Director, teachers will bring out a water pitcher and cups each time the classroom goes outdoors.

Sign-in and Sign-out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. LPA reviewed facility roster and Disaster Drill log. Last drill was conducted on 8/21/24. LPA observed all required posted forms to be posted in the facility lobby which is accessible to parents as parents walk by the forms to drop-off and pick-up their children.

Staff Records and Children's Records were reviewed. LPA observed children's files reviewed to be complete. Inspection of required forms were made. Children's files reviewed contain information including, but not limited to the following: Name, address, and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary.

LPA observed at least one staff present during the inspection to be trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR. LPA reviewed staff files, including Health Screenings. LPA observed all personnel to be in good health and are physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks.

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saul Valenzuela
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
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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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SMART TREE PRECHOOL-SCHOOL AGE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020510
VISIT DATE: 09/12/2024
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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.

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.

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. PIN 22- 05-CCP


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/. PIN 22-05-CCP Page 4 of 5
SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saul Valenzuela
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
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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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SMART TREE PRECHOOL-SCHOOL AGE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020510
VISIT DATE: 09/12/2024
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Facility representative 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.


At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today.

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


Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Jennifer Salas.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saul Valenzuela
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
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