198400637-6-4-2024-54-CC-JCUT-D5WVS3-20240604164051

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400637
Report Date: 06/04/2024
Date Signed: 06/04/2024 04:41:36 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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	ARC EN CIEL PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	198400637
ADMINISTRATOR:	CHARLOTTE GILES		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5730 SOUTH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(562) 832-1911
CITY:	LAKEWOOD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90713
CAPACITY:	45	CENSUS: 39	DATE:	06/04/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:21 PM
MET WITH:	Licensee Charlotte Giles		TIME COMPLETED:	04:55 PM

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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jeanette Estrada and Jonnisha Culbert conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection. LPAs met with Director Charlotte Giles discussed the purposes of the visit and provided Director with Entrance checklist for Child Care Centers (LIC 125). Director guided analysts on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program which consists of three classrooms. The program operates from Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5pm. The program offers care to children 2 to 5 years old. Present during today's inspection were 39 children with 7 staff.

All areas used by children were inspected for safety. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. The facility uses fans and air conditioning for ventilation. Lighting was observed to be in operable condition. Children have their own cubby in each classroom to store their belongings. Cots are available for children. Per Site Supervisor the isolation area is located in the office. There are three restrooms available. There is a restroom between Room 2 and Room 3 that is used by both classrooms. The third classroom uses the outside restrooms located by classroom. LPAs observed that room 2 and 3 each have a sink in the classroom and not in the restroom. The other restrooms used have one toilet, one urinal and one sink in one and in the other there are two toilets and two sinks. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. General sanitation was observed. The facility also offers potty training. LPAs observed three diaper changing tables in the facility. Per Director, changing tables are cleaned and disinfected after each use

Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classrooms via water dispenser. Per Site Director, teachers assist children with the drinking water. Per interview, the Director admitted that the facility has not been tested for lead contamination. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jonnisha Culbert	TELEPHONE: (323) 246-2016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/04/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024

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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ARC EN CIEL PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198400637
	VISIT DATE: 06/04/2024

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Per Director, the facility water is not used for drinking, but it is used to wash hands and utensils. LPAs informed Director that she is required to provide the Department with a Lead Exceedance Clearance or obtain a waiver from the Department. LPAs provided Director with Provider Information Notification (PIN) 21-21.1-CCP for guidance.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and medications are stored above the sinks located in each room, out of reach of children. Per Site Director, there are poisons stored at the facility in a locked shed in an area inaccessible to children. LPAs reminded Director that all poisons are to remain in an area that is locked and inaccessible to children. Per Director, two children require medication at this time. LPAs observed a box in cabinet inaccessible to children where medications were kept. An operable carbon monoxide detector and smoke detectors were in each classroom. Fire extinguishers are available in each classroom and were last evaluated on July 13, 2023.

The outdoor playground area was evaluated. LPAs observed staff engaging with children and visually supervising children. On the side of the building, LPAs observed a metal plank extending from under window air conditioning unit in play area. LPAs advised Director to cover the plank with cushion until the the plank can be removed. Per Director, the area will remain closed until she fix it tomorrow. LPAs observed all areas around or under high climbing equipment and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade on the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed via personal water bottles available for each child. Per Director there are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility.

Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness. LPAs reviewed that three out eight children records did not have Child's Preadmission Health History Parent's Report (LIC 702). LPAs advised Director to update children's files with Physician Report.

Staff records were reviewed. Two Staff present have the valid required Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification. Based on record review, two out of seven staff did not have the required Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. This poses a potential threat to the safety of children in care. All staff have required proof of immunizations on file. All staff met educational requirements.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jonnisha Culbert	TELEPHONE: (323) 246-2016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/04/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024

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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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ARC EN CIEL PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198400637
	VISIT DATE: 06/04/2024

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Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Parents sign in/ sign out children upon dropping off or picking up children in each classroom. LPAs reviewed sign in/sign folders and observed that all children in care were not signed in for the day. This poses a potential safety risk to the children in care.

Disaster drills were logged and available. The last drill was conducted on 3/4/2024. Menus are posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. LPAs inspected the food preparation area. The food preparation area was inspected. The kitchen is accessible through the third classroom and through the outdoor play yard. LPAs observed that the door from the play yard was kept unlocked. LPAs advised door be kept locked when children are playing outside. The kitchen was observed to be clean and free of litter. Food supplies were observed to be in good condition. The facility provides two snacks and children bring their own lunch. Per Staff, there is a food vendor option for parents if needed. LPAs observed all required posted documents at the entrance of facility. 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jonnisha Culbert	TELEPHONE: (323) 246-2016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/04/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024

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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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ARC EN CIEL PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198400637
	VISIT DATE: 06/04/2024

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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.
For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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-carecenters/.
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 licensee Facility Representative .
Ilse Gonzalez Morales.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jonnisha Culbert	TELEPHONE: (323) 246-2016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/04/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 06/04/2024 04:41 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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: ARC EN CIEL PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198400637
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/04/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101220(a)

Child's Medical Assessments

(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 8 children did not have Child's Preadmission Health History Parent's Report (LIC 702) which poses a potential safety risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 07/05/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per Facility Representative, LIC 702 will be turned in by due date.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101229.1(b)

Sign In and Sign Out

(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 8 out of 39 children were signed in which poses a potential safety or personal risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 06/11/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per Facility Representative, sign in sheet will be ready and available two weeks in advance to avoid deterring parents from signing in due to wrong date on sign in sheets. Sign in sheets from 06/04/2024 to 06/11/2024 will be provided to the Department.

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: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jonnisha Culbert	TELEPHONE: (323) 246-2016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/04/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024

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