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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400558
Report Date: 06/30/2025
Date Signed: 06/30/2025 03:01:11 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/30/2025 03:01 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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:YMCA DOWNTOWN PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
198400558
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		WILLIAM AWADFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:820 LONG BEACH BLVDTELEPHONE:
(562) 230-4302
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90813
CAPACITY: 60TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 34DATE:
06/30/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:45 PM
MET WITH:Morena Duran, DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:20 PM
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On 06/30/25 at 12:45pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Susann Sanchez conducted an unannounced annual required inspection at the above facility. LPA met with Morena Duran, Director who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. There were 34 napping children children and six staff present when LPA arrived. Facility is in compliance with License capacity and Title 22 ratio guidelines.

This is a preschool program with a toddler component. The toddler component is separate from the other classrooms. The toddler component also has their own separate outdoor play area. Facility currently has four classrooms. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

LPA toured all classrooms. All classrooms had furniture in good condition, free of loose, sharp and/or pointed parts. The floors and surfaces in the classrooms were clean and safe. LPA did not observe any tripping hazards. Water is made readily available by via water bottles provided by parents, water to refill bottles is readily available via a purified water dispenser. The water used for food preparation and drinking has been tested for lead. Per Director, there are currently no children taking medication and there is no medication stored at the facility. Children have cubbies to store personal belongings separate from each other. LPA observed napping cots stored in separate storage area. Bedding (sheets) is provided by the facility and washed weekly. Children bring blankets from home and are sent home every Friday.

LPA toured the children’s restroom. Restroom was observed to be safe and sanitary with operable sinks and toilets.LPA observed outdoor spaces. Outdoor area was observed to have age appropriate toys and material for children, free of loose, sharp, and/or pointed parts. Shade was observed throughout the outdoor area. Water jugs are taken outside during play time.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Susann Sanchez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/30/2025
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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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: YMCA DOWNTOWN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400558
VISIT DATE: 06/30/2025
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LPA observed required posted documentation which included, Facility License, Publication (PUB) 393- Notification of Parent Rights, Licensing Form (LIC) 610- Facility Disaster Plan, PUB 269- Child Passenger Restraint System, LIC 613A- Notification of Personal Rights and Lunch/Snack Menu. All documents were observed in the facility's hallway. Facility records were reviewed for LIC 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form, Daily schedule. Last disaster drill was conducted on 04/10/25.

Facility uses an digital application called Care Connect signed to sign in and sign out the children.

LPA toured the kitchen located adjacent to the classrooms. Facility provides Breakfast, Lunch, and PM snack. Food is prepared at the facility. Kitchen was observed to be clean, free of litter, insects and rodents. All storage for solid waste have tight fitting covers. Cleaning supplies are stored separate from the food.

Carbon monoxide detector was observed in the hallway, but was not able to be tested due to children napping. Per Director, smoking is prohibited on the the facility premises and there are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. LPA did not observe smoking or firearms/weapons.

Children’s records were reviewed for Licensing Form (LIC) 700 Emergency Card, Immunization Records, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995 Notification of Parents’ Rights, LIC 701- Physician’s Report, LIC 613A- Personal Rights, and signed Admissions Agreement. Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification for at least one staff member on site, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, LIC 501- Personnel Record, LIC 503- Health Screening Report, LIC 508- Criminal Record Statement, Proof of immunization against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Transcripts and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate.

On 09/20/24, an unusual incident report was made to the department regarding an incident that involved an allegation made against a staff member at facility regarding personal rights of children in care. Administrative action was taken and staff member no longer works at the facility.

LPA obtain current facility phone number and will update the file.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Susann Sanchez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/30/2025
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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: YMCA DOWNTOWN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400558
VISIT DATE: 06/30/2025
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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.

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-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/.

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 Director M. Duran.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Susann Sanchez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/30/2025
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