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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020554
Report Date: 06/25/2024
Date Signed: 06/25/2024 12:47:43 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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	CARDEN ACADEMY OF WHITTIER		FACILITY NUMBER:	198020554
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	MINERVA CARRION		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	9920 MILLS AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(562) 694-1879
CITY:	WHITTIER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90604
CAPACITY: 46	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 38	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	06/25/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	Assistant Director, Jacquie Munnerlyn		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:15 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 6/25/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced annual inspection. A Covid risk assessment was conducted. LPA met with Assistant Director, Jacquie Munnerlyn, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Assistant Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program which is currently licensed for a capacity of 46 children and operates Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Per Assistant Director there are 38 children enrolled. Due to summer recess, there were no children in attendance on the day of the visit. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected and the following was observed: All indoor classrooms were 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. Napping equipment including cots were inspected for good condition and appropriate storage. Per Assistant Director, children take their bedding home to wash weekly. Storage for children's belongings were inspected and LPA observed children have their own labeled cubbies to store their belongings in both classrooms. Children bring water bottles from home and are allowed to drink freely at any time. Water bottles are refilled on demand. LPA observed toys and materials for children in the classrooms. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in restrooms used by children. All materials and surfaces accessible to children appear to be toxic free. Per Assistant Director, the office is used as an Page 1 of 5

SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/25/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Lilli Babcock On 06/25/2024 at 11:32 AM

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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
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CARDEN ACADEMY OF WHITTIER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020554
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/25/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.16(a)(1)

Lead Testing

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 preschool facilities which did not test water for lead per the written derectives, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 07/25/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per Assistant Director, the facility will test applicable water outlets for lead per the written directives.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Brandi VanOosten

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Lilli Babcock

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2024

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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CARDEN ACADEMY OF WHITTIER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020554
	VISIT DATE: 06/25/2024

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isolation area and ill children use the staff restroom. Per Assistant 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 AM and PM snack. 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.

All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Per Assistant Director, there are no poisons on the premises.

As it is currently summer recess, there are no children currently that use medications. First aid kits were located in each classroom. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Per Assistant Director, preschool utilizes a land line. LPA observed the facility to have operable carbon monoxide and smoke detectors on this day.

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. There are safe

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/25/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2024

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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CARDEN ACADEMY OF WHITTIER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020554
	VISIT DATE: 06/25/2024

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toys, play equipment and materials observed for children outside on the playground. Per Assistant Director, children bring their water bottles outdoors and place on an outdoor table each time the classroom goes outdoors.

Sign-in and Sign-out sheets for the past few weeks of the school year 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 6/5/24. LPA observed all required posted forms to be posted in the classrooms and in the office.

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 person 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 observed all 5 staff files reviewed to have current current Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207).

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

Based on the LPA observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/25/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2024

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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CARDEN ACADEMY OF WHITTIER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020554
	VISIT DATE: 06/25/2024

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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.

LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/25/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2024

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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CARDEN ACADEMY OF WHITTIER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020554
	VISIT DATE: 06/25/2024

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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

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.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Jacquie Munnerlyn.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/25/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2024

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