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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198401311
Report Date: 02/12/2026
Date Signed: 02/12/2026 03:59:12 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:SUNFLOWER SPROUTS EARLY DEV CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198401311
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GRACIELA CEJAFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:9110 S. CENTRAL AVETELEPHONE:
(213) 447-9544
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90002
CAPACITY: 120TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
02/12/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Graciela CejaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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On 02/12/2026 at 9:30 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Elka Chavez and Franchesca White conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new license. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Applicant Representative, Graciela Ceja. Applicant, Sunflower Sprouts Preschool & Day Care Inc., is requesting to be licensed for (117) children: (23) Infants ages 4 to 24 months in 2 classrooms: Infant 1 & 2; (23) Toddlers 18 to 36 months in 2 classrooms: Toddler 1 & 2; (54) preschoolers 2 to 5 years old in 2 classrooms: Preschool 1 & 2 and (17) School Age children ages 4.9 to 12 in 1 classroom: School Age. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPAs informed Graciela Ceja that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Graciela Ceja stated that they would be in a higher cabinet located in the main office. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in the main office. LPAs did not observe a carbon monoxide detector on site. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the main entrance area. Children will be signed in and out near the front entrance of each classroom.

LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. At 9:45 am, LPAs toured infant classrooms 1 and 2. The total indoor activity space for the infants measured 831.43 square footage, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (23) Children. LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, (2) cribs, (7) play yards, napping cots for infants who can climb out of a crib, bookshelves, and

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elka Chavez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/12/2026
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: SUNFLOWER SPROUTS EARLY DEV CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198401311
VISIT DATE: 02/12/2026
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other activity supplies for the children. Toys are safe with no sharp edges, splinters, or points, nor made of small parts that can present a choking hazard. Feeding chairs and feeding tables have broad-based legs, plastic seats are in good repair and trays lock onto chairs. Feeding chairs are made of washable, moisture-resistant material. LPAs did not observe the changing tables in the infant classrooms. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Cribs meet regulatory requirements. Crib area is separated from activity space via a wood partition. This barrier is at least four feet high, made of sound absorbing material and allows for supervision of napping children. Sleep logs are kept in the classroom. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in the classroom.

At 10:20 am, LPAs toured classrooms toddler 1 and 2. The total indoor activity space for toddlers measured 1,208.08 square footage, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (23) Children. LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the toddler children.

At 11:00 am, LPAs toured preschool classrooms 1, 2 and 3. The total indoor activity space for preschoolers measured 1,895.70 square footage, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (54) Children. LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the preschool children.

At 11:40 am, LPAs toured the School Age school classroom. The total indoor activity space for the School Age measured 674.37 square footage, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (17) Children. LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the school age children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via water pitcher and disposable cups. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 1/30/2026.



LPAs observed a total of (5) sinks and (5) toilets available for children’s use. LPAs did not observe restrooms to be designated to any component. Applicant will submit a waiver to allow for shared use of the restrooms by multiple components. Applicant Representative, Graciela Ceja stated that (1) additional toilet and (1) sink will Page 2
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elka Chavez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2026
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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: SUNFLOWER SPROUTS EARLY DEV CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198401311
VISIT DATE: 02/12/2026
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be installed to obtain their requested overall capacity. There is at least one potty chair for every five infants. LPAs observed a total of (2) sinks available for infant children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (23) children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the office. The ill children will use the staff restroom.

Facility will provide AM/PM snacks and lunch. The kitchen area currently includes a refrigerator, food preparation counter and sink. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via a door.

The facility currently has 3 fully fenced playground areas. Fencing is wrought iron and is at least four feet high. The total square footage for the infant outdoor activity space is 1,789.20 square footage, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. LPAs did not observe a designated yard for the toddler component. The applicant understands that they must submit and be approved for a waiver regarding the shared use of the designated infant outdoor space with the toddler program. The total square footage for the preschool outdoor activity space is 1,326.00 square footage, for only 17 children at one time, which is insufficient for the number of children being requested. A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to limited square footage shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. The total square footage for the school age outdoor activity space is 1,291.88 square footage, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via shade canopies. LPAs did not observe shade in the school age outdoor activity area. LPAs observed an automatic retractable gate and chain are accessible to children in the school age outdoor activity area. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. Drinking water is available via water fountain, water pitcher and disposable cups. Applicant Representative, Graciela Ceja, was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

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).

Applicant Representative, Graciela Ceja was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elka Chavez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2026
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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: SUNFLOWER SPROUTS EARLY DEV CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198401311
VISIT DATE: 02/12/2026
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who have contact with children, 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.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPAs reviewed with applicant representative, Graciela Ceja the LIC 311A, Records to be Maintained at the Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant representative, Graciela Ceja and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPAs also informed applicant representative, Graciela Ceja of the importance of checking for and removing 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.


Applicant Representative, Graciela Ceja was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elka Chavez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2026
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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: SUNFLOWER SPROUTS EARLY DEV CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198401311
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The Applicant Representative, Graciela Ceja also is an existing licensee for Large Family Child Care Home 198012925. During this inspection, Graciela Ceja has been advised that in order for her to maintain her family childcare license, she must be present at the home 80% of the time.

The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:

• The Applicant must submit proof of a carbon monoxide detector.
• The Applicant will need to submit a waiver for shared use of the restrooms by multiple components.
• The Applicant must submit proof of installation of a toilet to obtain their requested capacity.
• The Applicant must submit proof of an additional sink to obtain their requested capacity.
• The Applicant must submit proof of making the restrooms age appropriate for your children.
• The Applicant must submit proof of changing tables for the infant component.
• The Applicant will need to submit a waiver for the toddler component to share the infant outdoor space.
• The Applicant will need to submit a waiver for staggered use of the preschool outdoor space to obtain their requested preschool capacity.
• The Applicant will need install shade in the school age outdoor space.
• The Applicant will need to make the chain for the retractable gate in the school age outdoor space inaccessible to children.

Applicant, Graciela Ceja understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.

Upon a final file review and approval of the waiver requests, a license for (117) children: (23) Infants ages 4 to 24 months in 2 classrooms: Infant 1 & 2; (23) Toddlers 18 to 36 months in 2 classrooms: Toddler 1 & 2; (54) preschoolers 2 to 5 years old in 2 classrooms: Preschool 1 & 2 and (17) School Age children ages 4.9 to 12 in 1 classroom: School Age will be granted.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant representative, Graciela Ceja.


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elka Chavez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2026
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