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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198003098
Report Date: 01/26/2023
Date Signed: 01/26/2023 03:05:00 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/26/2023 03:05 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198003098
ADMINISTRATOR:MARGIE ZARATEFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:3443 NOGALESTELEPHONE:
(626) 965-9611
CITY:WEST COVINASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91792
CAPACITY: 42TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 42CENSUS: 5DATE:
01/26/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:40 PM
MET WITH:Margie Zarate - DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
03:27 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced random annual inspection. Upon arrival at 1:40pm, LPA met with Director Margie Zarate. At 1:45pm, LPA was led on a tour of the facility. This is a School Age program which consists of 1 classroom. There is a preschool (198003097) and Infant (198003096) program on the premises. Per licensee, there are currently 32 enrolled in the program. Hours of operation for this facility are 6am-7:30am before school, 1:30-6:30pm after school, Monday to Friday. Full day care is available when children have school days off.

Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the front near the entrance. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being 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.

PHYSICAL PLANT: At 1:45pm, LPA entered and inspected The School Age room (K-5th): 5 children with 1 staff member. This facility picks up children from their schools using small buses. LPA observed 3 available buses at the facility. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents. Sufficient individual storage space for children was observed and each child has a cubby. Drinking water was readily available indoors. At this time, the Director's office is used as an isolation area. A cot is available for an ill child to rest on. First Aid supplies are available and complete. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. Director states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. At 1:55pm, A fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 01/04/2022, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 3

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nolan Tcheng
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/26/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198003098
VISIT DATE: 01/26/2023
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Director states that the work order has been submitted to the the fire department in order to have the fire extinguishers served. LPA was provided with the work order form. In the school age room, there are two gender specific restrooms available for children in care to use. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing facilities are safe, sanitary and are operating properly. All food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish and rodents and/or any other vermin. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. This facility provides pm snack for the school age children. Per Director, breakfast, lunch and pm snack are available for school age children if they are attending full day.

OUTDOORS: At 2:05pm, LPA reviewed the outdoor play area. Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is one outside play space that has a basketball court, play structure, sand box, and open space for running and activities. There is a waiver on file and posted for staggered/shared use of the outdoor play area for the School age program and the preschool program. Drinking water is readily available outdoors.

FACILITY RECORDS: Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Disaster drills have been conducted at least every six months. Staff files were reviewed for a health screening report and immunizations that meet regulatory requirements. Criminal Record Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence is on file. Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present are on file and were reviewed. A random sample of Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that they are complete

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nolan Tcheng
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198003098
VISIT DATE: 01/26/2023
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Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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 tools, please send them by email 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

LPA advised the licensee how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – Implementation was discussed with Licensee. Website provided: http://mandatedreporterca.com/

At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative.

Exit interview was conducted with Director Margie Zarate, at 3:10pm. Copy of report provided.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nolan Tcheng
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2023
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