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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198003089
Report Date: 04/11/2025
Date Signed: 04/17/2025 03:20:14 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/17/2025 03:20 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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198003089
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		AMANDA SANCHEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:830 W. MERCEDTELEPHONE:
(626) 918-5608
CITY:WEST COVINASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91791
CAPACITY: 84TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 82CENSUS: 42DATE:
04/11/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:00 AM
MET WITH:Laura Arellano Assistant Director TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Reyes, conducted an unannounced Preschool Annual site inspection, on this date. This inspection is to ensure the health and safety standards as required by the regulations governing child care centers are met. LPA met with Laura Arellano Assistant Director and Director Amanda Sanchez arrived during the walk through. A copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125) was provided. The facility operates Monday-Friday 6:30 AM-6 PM.

LPA began the tour of the facility with Laura Arellano Assistant Director, beginning at the office. Laura states parents will enter and exit the front lobby from the front of the school. Parents will sign the children in and out using the care connect application. Parents will walk the child inside the class room where health checks will be conducted at that time. LPA observed a parent board in the lobby hall with all the required licensing forms visible for all to see.

The ill/isolation area is located in the main office or spare room near the lobby and is close to the adult rest room located in the lobby area for an ill child to use. The ill/isolation area has a mat/chair for the child to rest if needed. A staff lounge/lunch area is located near the lobby area.

During the tour LPA took staff names, position and children census. The following was observed by LPA during this inspection.
  • 2 year old Room consist of 5 teacher, 0 aide with 29 total children.
  • 3/4 year old Room consist of 2 teacher 0 aides with 13 total children
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Cynthia Reyes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/11/2025
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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198003089
VISIT DATE: 04/11/2025
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Teacher child ratios were discussed in accordance with Title 22 Regulations and observed. LPA observed the licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. LPA discussed Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision that children should be under direct supervision and observation, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times.

LPA observed, age appropriate fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies and all was inspected for age appropriateness and is in good repair. LPA observe and inspected napping equipment (cribs) & are age appropriate and in good repair. Toys and play equipment were also observed to be age appropriate clean and safe. All surfaces and materials accessible to children, including toys, are toxic free. LPA observed the facility has central heat and air, overhead lights as well as natural light.

LPA observed all restrooms used by children are in good condition, water temperature, paper towels, toilet paper, and all were inspected for safety, sanitation and operable. Child care centers shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well being of children, employees and visitors.

Linen was observed and sheets are provided by the school and blankets by the parents and cleaned weekly by parents and the school. Appropriate Individual storage space was observed to be labeled and available for each child and cleanliness was observed in the classrooms. The facility has pitchers of filtered water with cups for children to drink freely. The facility provides Breakfast, AM snack, lunch, and PM snack. Menus were observed posted. All food is made and provided by the school. The school kitchen was toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment and supplies. A review of cleaning and food supply storage areas was made. All stored food & drinks are dated on shelves & in the refrigerator/freezers. Containers used to discard food have tight fitting lids. Licensee will take measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – Implementation was discussed with Licensee. Website provided: http://mandatedreporterca.com.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Cynthia Reyes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2025
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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198003089
VISIT DATE: 04/11/2025
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Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present and are in operable condition in each class rooms. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked and batteries replaced as needed. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC (Service date 1/27/2025) must be serviced annually or as often as necessary.

Fire and earthquake drills must be conducted every 3 months and documented. Last drills were conducted on 03/31/2025. Hazardous items including disinfectants, poisonous, cleaning solutions and any other items that could pose a danger to children were observed to be stored inaccessible to children.

Licensing staff was then guided to the outdoor play area. Children will use pitchers of filtered water with cups to drink freely while outdoors. LPA observed age appropriate outdoor toys, play equipment and materials to be clean, safe and in good repair, as well as adequate shade available by use of the building, canopy and trees. All areas around play equipment and slides are cushioned with material to absorb a fall. LPA advised the staff that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual observation and supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. No bodies of water were observed on the premise.

The facility has no transportation policy. Director states that any lifesaving medication will be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children in care. First aid supplies were observed to have the required items such as a thermometer, scissors, and twicers. There is a fully equipped first aid kit available in each class room.

Criminal Records clearance: Director 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.



Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required forms were made and documented on the LIC 857. LPA reviewed Staff records, which are documented on the LIC 859. Staff present will be verified too have proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza, as well as current Mandated reporter. LPA observed during staff file review, that there is at least one person present on this date and at all times, with Pediatric CPR & First Aid. Children's roster & Staff Personnel report was reviewed for completeness. PAGE 3 OF 5
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Cynthia Reyes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2025
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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198003089
VISIT DATE: 04/11/2025
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Lead Testing: Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023 and then every 5 years after the date of the first test. 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21,1-CCP. LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and water Testing Information.

This facility provides incidental medical services- IMS. LPA reviewed where medication and equipment and supplies are located for "0" children who have IMS and review of children's file 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

MyChildCarePlan.org – Licensee, 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.



Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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/process.



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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Cynthia Reyes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2025
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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198003089
VISIT DATE: 04/11/2025
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To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care- licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA's also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for 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.



The department has On Duty Workers available for questions Monday through Friday at (323) 981-3350 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

LPA advised the licensee how to access forms and regulations on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov.


At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, There were no deficiency cited during today's Inspection in accordance to the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Consultation was given on this date.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed and given to Amanda Sanchez, Director.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Cynthia Reyes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2025
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