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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198016845
Report Date: 02/05/2025
Date Signed: 02/05/2025 03:46:12 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/05/2025 03:46 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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:CORNERSTONE PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
198016845
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LUPE GARCIAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:7804 S. THORNLAKE AVENUETELEPHONE:
(562) 908-6444
CITY:WHITTIERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90606
CAPACITY: 98TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 29CENSUS: 23DATE:
02/05/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:20 AM
MET WITH:Director, Lupe GarciaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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On 2/5/24, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lilli Babcock and Monica Ruiz conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection. LPAs met with Director, Lupe Garcia, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Director guided LPAs on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program which is currently licensed for a capacity of 98 children and operates Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Per Assistant Director there are 29 children enrolled.

Census was taken upon arrival and the following staff and children were observed by LPAs to be present: Room 2: One Staff with seven children, Room 3: Two staff with seven children. Room 4: One staff with nine children. Per Director, Room 6 is closed due to low enrollment. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. LPA confirmed all individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance. All children were observed by LPA to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license.



All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected and the following was observed:
Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own labeled cubbies to store their belongings. There are safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children in the classrooms. Per Director, linens are taken home weekly to be washed by parents. Napping equipment
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/05/2025
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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CORNERSTONE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198016845
VISIT DATE: 02/05/2025
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(cots) were observed in all rooms. Per Director, the isolation area is located in the office, and one staff member will provide 100% supervision until ill child is picked up from the facility. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classrooms. LPAs observed children bring their own water bottles from home and a water dispenser is located in each room to refill the water bottles as needed. LPAs observed the facility to have an operable carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector on this day. Last Disaster Drill was conducted on 1/7/25. LPAs advised that a disaster drill must be completed once every 6 months. LPAs observed all required posted forms to be posted outside next to the sign-in/sign-out sheets.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director states that there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Per Director, medication is stored in the office, and medication requiring refrigeration is stored in the kitchen refrigerator. First aid kits were located in each classroom and observed to have complete supplies. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. LPAs observed all storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair and trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. LPAs observed the floors to be clean and safe.

Outdoor playground equipment is in a 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. Per Director, children bring their water bottles outside during outdoor playtime. There are safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children outside on playground.

Staff records were reviewed. LPAs observed at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. LPAs observed staff immunization records (Influenza, Measles, and Pertussis) to be complete for files reviewed.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025
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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: CORNERSTONE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198016845
VISIT DATE: 02/05/2025
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Children’s Records were reviewed and inspection of required forms were made. In review of children’s records, files contain information including, but not limited to the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary.

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 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 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. PIN 22- 05-CCP


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025
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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: CORNERSTONE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198016845
VISIT DATE: 02/05/2025
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LPAs 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 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.


This facility provides Incidental Medical Services - IMS. LPAs 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-carecenters/.

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.



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

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Lupe Garcia.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025
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