198021205-3-11-2025-33-CC-SLII-DENUL2-20250311154001

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198021205
Report Date: 03/11/2025
Date Signed: 03/11/2025 03:40:08 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/11/2025 03:40 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:	HART PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	198021205
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	EMILY LAGUNA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	859 S. RAYMOND AVE.		TELEPHONE:	(213) 422-2176
CITY:	PASADENA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91105
CAPACITY: 42	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 42	CENSUS: 42	DATE:	03/11/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Incident	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	02:00 PM
MET WITH:	Director Emily Laguna		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:00 PM

NARRATIVE
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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Li conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection due to an incident that occurred on 3/6/2025 and was reported to the Department on 3/7/25. A risk assessment was conducted. LPA met with Director Emily Laguna to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 42 children present and 8 staff. The facility was observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. On 3/7/2025, an unusual incident report was made to the Department regarding an incident that occurred during a bathroom transition. A teacher was taking group of children to the bathroom. During the walk, a child got away from the group and pressed the green exit button, opening doors and exited facility. Teacher ran after the child but had to wait for door to reset to push the release button again. Child was brought back to the rest of the group. Assistant director had contacted LPA S Li to inquire about LIC624. Facility sent notice reminders to parents through their brightwheel app about not allowing children to push the Green exit button when they pick up and leave. Teaching staff spoke to all children about safety and rule regarding children NOT pushing green exit button. During todays visit, LPA interviewed Director regarding the incident, observed older preschool children’s bathroom transition, took photos of the front entryway and door, and tested the green exit button and tested how long door stays unlocked. LPA obtained Brightwheel message to parents regarding safety policy and only parents and teachers pressing the green exit button. Per director, she spoke with all staff verbally about safety procedures during bathroom transitions. Documentation of updated bathroom protocols were obtained. LPA observed teacher close retractable fabric gate separating bathroom area from front lobby during bathroom transition, restricting children’s access to entrance doors during bathroom transition. Page 1 of 2

SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Li
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/11/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2025

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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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: HART PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021205
	VISIT DATE: 03/11/2025

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During door observation, LPA observed that magnetic mechanism is released when green button is pressed and remains unlocked until someone opens or pulls the door shut. Per director, the mechanism did not do that before and stated that something has changed. LPA advised to contact service provider to get the system looked at and serviced. LPA suggested system that requires button to be pressed while opening the door. Per director, she contacted the fire department to gain permission to install a child proof button cover. Fire department gave the ok since main entrance is not an emergency exit. Fire department advised for EXIT sign to be completely removed and emergency lights only be installed. Director forwarded email correspondence to LPA.

LPA advised for signs to be placed in front of both prek room entrances and front door near the green exit button, reminding parents regarding adult only exit button policy. Photos of safety signs were captured.

LPA requested follow up from Director once contact has been made for lock system service and once button cover has been installed. Per director, she will reach out to lock system service before the end of the week and place button cover within 2 weeks. Director needs to find one that fits the button dimensions.

Based on information obtained during this incident, follow up is necessary regarding the incident reported. No deficiencies are being cited at this time.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Emily Laguna.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Li
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/11/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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