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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198006133
Report Date: 10/25/2024
Date Signed: 10/25/2024 11:40:43 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/25/2024 11:40 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:DOWNEY CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198006133
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		NOBLE, SANDRAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:10335 PARAMOUNT BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(562) 927-7540
CITY:DOWNEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90241
CAPACITY: 50TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 36CENSUS: 19DATE:
10/25/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:40 AM
MET WITH:Christine BulahanTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:50 AM
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On 10/25/24, at 8:40AM. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), T. Tran conducted an unannounced annual required visit at Downey Christian Early Learning Center. Upon arrival, LPA met with the Center Director, Christine Bulahan. LPA announced the purpose of today’s visit. About 9:00AM, we toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed proper care and supervision. All center staff that were present during today’s inspection had fingerprint cleared and associated to the designated license number.

This is a Preschool program located on the church's premises. Facility hours of operation are 6:30am - 6:00pm Monday - Friday. LPA observed all posting requirements for operation on the posting board LIC 203A-License, LIC 610 A-Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC 9148-Earthquake Preparedness Check List, PUB 394-Notification of parent’s rights poster, LIC 613A- Personal Rights, PUB 269- Child Car Seat Law, Menus, Activity Schedule.

Facility have not completed water testing for lead. Per FR, parents provided their own food and water bottle for the children. Facility offers filtered water for children if needed. About 9:20AM, food preparation area was toured, FR stated sometimes the facility use the food preparation sink to wash the children's fruits, therefore LPA advised to have the food preparation sink tested for lead by 11/29/24.

About 9:50AM, staff and children records were reviewed for completeness. Facility unable to show proof of current CPR and First Aid Certification for all center staff. Center staff CPR & First Aid expired on 8/2024.



LPA inspected furniture and equipment were age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Children napping equipment met the requirement regulation. Storage for children's belongings, bathrooms facilities, and isolation area located at the staff's office. First Aid supplies were inventoried. A review of medication policy, including administering, labeling, storage, and records was made.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Tran
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/25/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/25/2024
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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: DOWNEY CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198006133
VISIT DATE: 10/25/2024
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 FR stated, no children required medications or food allergies at this tiem. No documentation of current Fire & Earthquake drill was observed. Facility is reminded that smoking is prohibited on the premises.

Multiple outdoors play area observed. Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water.

Facility was informed of responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-540-4000. LPA advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to CCL within the time frame specified by the regulation, this includes any changes as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your location.

LPA informed the Facility Representative of the Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP) to provide many other helpful resources to the licensees and the public. LPA advised access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

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.

Facility representative (FR), 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Tran
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/25/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/25/2024
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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: DOWNEY CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198006133
VISIT DATE: 10/25/2024
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CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND REMEDIATED LEAD EXCEEDANCES.
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.
LPA referred FR to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Facility representative 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.

Type B deficiencies were cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
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. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Christine Bulanhan.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Tran
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/25/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/25/2024
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Created By: Tiffanie Tran On 10/25/2024 at 11:07 AM
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: DOWNEY CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198006133

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/25/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.16(a)(1)
Lead Testing
(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for not completed water testing for lead in the food-preparation sinks area used to wash children's fruits, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/29/2024
Plan of Correction
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Facility must completed water testing for lead by 11/29/24 then submit the result to the Licensing Department in order to clearn this citation by or before 11/29/24.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101174(d)
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation,interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for unable to provide emergency drills log which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/29/2024
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Facility must completed the emergency drills for the month of November 2024 then submit to LPA the emergency drills log in order to clear this citation by or before 11/29/24.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Tiffanie Tran
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/25/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/25/2024


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Created By: Tiffanie Tran On 10/25/2024 at 11:07 AM
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: DOWNEY CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198006133

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/25/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(f)
Personnel Requirements
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 4 staff did not have current CPR and First aid which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/29/2024
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Facility must completed the CPR & First Aid certification then submit to LPA in order to clear this citation by or before 11/29/24.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Tiffanie Tran
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/25/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/25/2024


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