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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198003103
Report Date: 08/07/2025
Date Signed: 08/07/2025 04:52:51 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:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198003103
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MARY BRAMMERFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:18727 CARMENITATELEPHONE:
(562) 924-8718
CITY:CERRITOSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90703
CAPACITY: 44TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 36CENSUS: 32DATE:
08/07/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:35 AM
MET WITH:Licensee, Mary NicholsTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jonnisha Culbert and Javier Duran conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection at the facility noted above. LPAs met with licensee, Mary Nichols explained to the purpose of today’s visit and provided them with an Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers (for LIC 125). Licensee guided LPAs on a tour of the facility. This is an infant center which consists of four classrooms. The program operates from Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 6:30pm. They offer care to children 0 to 2 years old. Present during today's inspection were licensee, 32 children, and 11 staff.

Upon arrival, LPAs observed all required postings in a prominent publicly accessible area.

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 central heating and air for ventilation. Lighting was observed to be in operable condition. Children have their own cubby in each classroom to store their belongings. Cribs are available for each infant. Per licensee, the isolation area is in the office. Restrooms are available, but they are not used by infants. Per licensee, restrooms are used for storage and potty training usually does not start until children reach age 2 1/2. Per licensee, potties are available for potty training. Staff utilize changing tables for diapering. LPAs observed changing tables in each room. All changing tables were in arms reach of the sinks. General sanitation was observed. Each infant’s bottle was labeled with child’s name and date. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys that can be easily cleaned and reused.

Availability of indoor and outdoor drinking water was observed in classrooms via bottle or sippy cup. Per

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jonnisha Culbert
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/07/2025
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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198003103
VISIT DATE: 08/07/2025
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licensee, staff follow needs and service plans to administer water to infants, and for older children staff utilize sippy cups. Water is provided via bottled water or through water fountains and located inside and outside of the facility. LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the written directive outlined in Provider Information Notification (PIN) 21-21.1-CCP

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions are kept in a cabinet above counter in each room and medication are kept inside of a box in the kitchen. Per licensee, children currently enrolled in the infant center do not require medication, but if medication is needed, it will be placed in the box. Poisons were not observed during the visit. Per licensee, there is no poison on the premises. LPAs reminded licensee that if poisons are purchased, they are to remain in an area that is locked and inaccessible to children.



LPAs check for safety items. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed and are operable. Fire extinguishers are available in each classroom, and they are fully charged. Disaster drills were logged and available. The last drill was conducted on 07/18/2025.

The outdoor playground area was evaluated. LPAs observed all areas around and 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. Per licensee, there are no pools or bodies of water at the facility.

Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness. LPAs reviewed two infant’s records. Child 1 was missing Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form (LIC 627), and they have an incomplete Physician’s Report form (LIC 701. LPA reminded licensee to ensure that all forms are complete upon obtaining them from parents.

Staff records were reviewed. All staff did not meet educational requirements. Staff 1 and staff 2 did not have proof that required units were completed to be a qualified teacher. This is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. Staff 3, staff 4, and staff 5 were missing Health Screening form (LIC 503). Staff 4 were also missing proof of immunization against measles. This is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. Staff 5 and Staff 6 are missing updated mandated reporter training. This is a potential safety risk to persons in care.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jonnisha Culbert
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198003103
VISIT DATE: 08/07/2025
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Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Parents sign children in and out via care connect app. LPAs reviewed sign in and sign out app and observed that parents used electronic signatures to sign children in and out.

Menus are posted one month 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 kitchen was observed to be clean and free of litter. Food supplies were observed to be in good condition. The facility provides two snacks, breakfast, and lunch.

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.

Licensee 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.

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 childcare 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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Mary Brammer and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jonnisha Culbert
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198003103
VISIT DATE: 08/07/2025
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as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) 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-care-centers/

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

During today’s inspection four type B violation were cited in accordance with Title 22, California Code of Regulations. Appeal rights were provided to Director. Please see attached LIC 809D.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Mary Nichols.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jonnisha Culbert
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2025
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Created By: Jonnisha Culbert On 08/07/2025 at 03:34 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198003103

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/07/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record reiew, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of seven staff was not immunized against measles which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/08/2025
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Per licensee, they will ensure that staff 4 obtain proof of immunization against measles and email the proof to LPA J. Culbert by plan of correction date.
Type B
Section Cited
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101216(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three out of seven staff did not have a health screening. LPA observed that staff 3, staff 4, and staff 5 did not have a health screening form (LIC 503) in their file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/08/2025
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Per licensee, they will ensure that staff 3, staff 4, and staff 5 obtain their health screening and email the completed form to LPA J. Culbert by plan of correction date.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Jonnisha Culbert
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/07/2025


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Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198003103

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/07/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216.1(b)(1)
Teacher Qualifications and Duties
(1) A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units of the education requirement specified in (c)(1) below; or shall have obtained a Child Development Assistant Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of seven staff are missing semester of quater units of the education requirements which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/07/2025
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Per licensee, they will ensure that staff 1 and staff 2 obtain the required units and email a copy of transcript to LPA J.Culbert by plan of correction date.
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1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

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Based on record reiew , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of seen staff did not have a valid mandated reporter completion certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/08/2025
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Per licensee, they will ensure files are updated with staff 6 and staff 5's mandated reporter completion certificates and email the proof to LPA J. Culbert by plan of correction date.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Jonnisha Culbert
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/07/2025


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