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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371464
Report Date: 04/02/2026
Date Signed: 04/02/2026 02:43:35 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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:SMILES MONTESSORI CHILDCAREFACILITY NUMBER:
304371464
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		AHN, SUNG JAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2261 NORTH ORANGE OLIVE ROADTELEPHONE:
(714) 283-2857
CITY:ORANGESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92865
CAPACITY: 40TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 40CENSUS: 0DATE:
04/02/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:OfficeANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Helen Ju - Applicant and Sung Ja Ahn, Current Owner TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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This Office meeting was translated in Korean by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Soo Jin Jung.

An Office Meeting was conducted on this day in the Orange County Regional Office. Present during the meeting were Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Nguyen Tran, Regional Manager (RM) Claudia Guangorena, Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Manager Monica Cuddy, CAB LPA Soo Jin Jung, and prospective buyer/applicant Helen Ju and current owner Ahn Sung Ja.

Applicant Helen Ju was provided a copy of the Stipulation and Waiver and Order CDSS No. 624284101, 6624284101B, and 6624284101C.

The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the following:

1- The Stipulation and Waiver and Order (CDSS No. 624284101/6624284101B/6624284101C), Section 2 – Revocation of License, Subsection B.

2- Application progress.


Ms Helen Ju submitted an application on 02/19/2026 to request a change in ownership of Smiles Montessori Childcare.
In accordance to The Stipulation and Waiver and Order (CDSS No. 624284101, 6624284101B, and 6624284101C) the facility current licenses 304371464 for child day care center and 304371465 for infant care center shall be revoked. The revocation shall be stayed to facilitate the sale or transfer of the facilities for a period of ninety (90) days effectively on 01/13/2026. (Continue next page)
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Claudia Guangorena
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Nguyen K Tran
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/02/2026
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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: SMILES MONTESSORI CHILDCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371464
VISIT DATE: 04/02/2026
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The current owner of facility, Ms Sung Ja Ahn, can submit a request for an additional thirty (30) days in addition to the ninety (90) days stay, and must submit the following written documentation concerning the following and, if applicable, proof of completion:

1. The identity of the prospective buyer or transferee of the facility has been disclosed - Completed as application was submitted on 02/19/2026.
2. The prospective buyer or transferee of the facility has met with licensing staff to discuss the proposed sale or transfer of the facility - Completed as of this meeting on 04/02/2026.
3. The prospective buyer or transferee of the facility has met with representatives of the applicable placement agencies to discuss the proposed sale or transfer of the facility - Applicant stated she would be submitting the proof of completion by 04/06/2026.
4. The prospective buyer or transferee of the facility has attended all necessary orientation sessions required of applicants by the licensing agency and/or applicable placement agencies - Applicant submitted an expired certificate of the Child Care Center (CCC) Orientation. Applicant stated she will submit update Application and CCC Orientation online by 04/07/2026.
5. The prospective buyer or transferee of the facility has filed with the local licensing office a complete application for a facility license. - Application was submitted on 02/19/2026 and was incomplete.

CAB LPM Cuddy provided the LIC 184C Notification of Incomplete Application (NOIA) Child Care Centers Pre-30 Day, the Application Booklet, and addressed missing items with applicant Helen Ju.

During the meeting, when asked for certain information regarding the application, applicant kept looking at current owner for answers. LPM Tran reminded applicant of her role and responsibility as applicant.

According to the court order, in no case shall the total number of days of the ninety (90) day stay exceed 120 days. The Department will grant or deny this request for a thirty (30) day extension in its sole and absolute discretion. Applicant Helen Ju acknowledged that the Department is providing support during the process, and would submit all needed application by due date. (End of Report)

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Claudia Guangorena
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Nguyen K Tran
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2026
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