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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198010202
Report Date: 03/03/2025
Date Signed: 03/03/2025 02:46:00 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/03/2025 02:46 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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:KATHY KREDEL NURSERY SCHOOL- HANDLE WITH CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198010202
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GWEN BLACKMONFACILITY TYPE:
845
ADDRESS:300 W. HUNTINGTON DR.TELEPHONE:
(626) 574-3524
CITY:ARCADIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91007
CAPACITY: 12TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12CENSUS: 0DATE:
03/03/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Lead Testing/ExceedanceUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:15 PM
MET WITH:Gwen Blackmon - DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:50 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. Upon Arrival at 1:15pm, LPA met with Director Gwen Blackmon, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were no children present during the time of the inspection.

LPA reviewed new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, which requires the testing of water for lead in Child Care Centers (CCCs) with facility director during the inspection. Per AB 2370, all CCCs that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, must have their water tested and post the results by January 1, 2023, and every 5 years after the date of the first testing.

Facility provided facility sketch and required forms LIC 9276, LIC999 and LIC9275 to LPA during today’s inspection.

On 02/17/2025, the Department received notification from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW). The SWRCB report indicated the facility was inspected and samples were collected on 02/14/2025. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows:

· L30 - Faucet - Result 6.80ppb

Director states that the Handle With Care classroom does not use the sink for food prep nor for drinking. It is there strictly for washing hands and general sanitation. Food is prepared at Arcadia Hospital and then brought to the facility daily. Food plates/bowls and utensils are washed at the facility kitchen which was tested and did not have an exceedance result. Handle With Care is on a per need basis for enrollment. There are no children enrolled in the program. At this time, the facility uses 5-gallon jug water dispensers for all classrooms as drinking water.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nolan Tcheng
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/03/2025
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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: KATHY KREDEL NURSERY SCHOOL- HANDLE WITH CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010202
VISIT DATE: 03/03/2025
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Grant funding will be available for testing and remediation of lead to the Child Care Centers that qualify. To make a determination of eligibility, refer to PIN 21-04-CCP. For Lead Testing and Prevention Information, including additional resources please visit

https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information

The deficiency listed on the following page were observed by the LPA and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809-D. The deficiency that is being cited needs to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.

Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain post for 30 consecutive days. A copy of PIN 21-21-CCP and appeal rights were provided to facility today.

An exit interview conducted with Director Gwen Blackmon at 1:45pm, and a copy of this report was provided. Plan of correction was developed.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nolan Tcheng
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2025
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Created By: Nolan Tcheng On 03/03/2025 at 02:11 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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: KATHY KREDEL NURSERY SCHOOL- HANDLE WITH CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010202

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/03/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
03/07/2025
Section Cited
CCR
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Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number...(1) A result with values of 5.5 or greater shall be deemed and Action Level Exceedance

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Per Director, will replace the fixtures and retest the outlets. No children are enrolled and is not accessible at this time. Bag and sign placed over as notification.
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Based on interview, record review, and observation, the licensee did not ensure that water outlets with lead exceedances, were in accessible to children in care. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
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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:Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Nolan Tcheng
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/03/2025


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