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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198017095
Report Date: 02/25/2025
Date Signed: 02/26/2025 05:03:43 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/26/2025 05:03 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:WALNUT MONTESSORI-PRESCHOOL ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
198017095
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		HARVINDERPAL VAGHELAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3457 S. NOGALES STREETTELEPHONE:
(626) 965-9060
CITY:WEST COVINASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91792
CAPACITY: 117TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 117CENSUS: 103DATE:
02/25/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:00 AM
MET WITH:Harvinderpal (Palley) Vaghela, DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:35 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Reyes conducted an unannounced annual site Inspection to ensure the health and safety standards as required by the regulations governing childcare centers are met for this preschool program. LPA met with Harvinderpal (Palley) Vaghela, Director, who a copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125) was provided. The days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 6:30 PM. Licensee email address was verified/obtained during this inspection. The director was advised that the email may be public information.

Director states parents will enter the facility from the parking lot located at the front of the facility. Parents sign in/out is done outside in the front of each classroom. The parent board is located in this front lobby area and required postings are visible for all to see. Facility has telephone service and phone number to the school was verified. Health checks are conducted in the classrooms.

The ill/isolation area is in the director’s office. The ill children will use the staff rest room located next to the front lobby. A small chair/cot will be used for the ill child to use and rest if needed.

LPA was guided through the preschool classrooms that are in the hallway from the lobby at the entrance of the school. The following was observed during this inspection. LPA took staff names and position and children census. Harvinderpal (Palley) Vaghela, Director took LPA on a tour of the school inside and out. .

· Preschool classrooms consist of 3 classrooms Plus a computer and music room.
· Room 2 had 30 children with 4 teachers.
· Room 3 had 36 children with 3 teachers.
· Room 4 had 37 children with 4 teachers.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/25/2025
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: WALNUT MONTESSORI-PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 198017095
VISIT DATE: 02/25/2025
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Teacher child ratios were discussed in accordance with Title 22 Regulations and observed. LPA observed the licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license.

LPA discussed Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision that children should be under direct supervision and observation, including visual supervision, of a teacher always.

LPA observed, age-appropriate fixtures, furniture, equipment, and supplies and all was inspected for age appropriateness and is in good repair. LPA observed and inspected sleeping equipment (cots) & are age appropriate and in good repair. Toys and play equipment were also observed to be age appropriate clean and safe. All surfaces and materials accessible to children, including toys, are toxic free. LPA observed the facility has central heat and air, overhead lights as well as natural light.

LPA observed the children's bathrooms, and all are in good condition, water temperature, paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap and all were inspected for safety, sanitation and operable. Childcare centers shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair always to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees, and visitors.

Linen was observed and provided by the parent and is taken home every Friday for cleaning. Appropriate Individual storage space was observed to be available for each child and cleanliness was observed. The school provides filtered water with disposable cups for children to drink freely. Facility provides breakfast, snack, lunch, and PM snack. Menus were observed posted. Containers used to discard food have tight fitting lids. Licensee will take measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects, and rodents. The school kitchen was toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment and supplies. A review of cleaning and food supply storage areas was made. All stored food & drinks need to be dated on shelves & in the refrigerator.

Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present and are in operable condition in the classrooms. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC (Service date 07/17/2024) must be serviced annually or as often as necessary.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/25/2025
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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: WALNUT MONTESSORI-PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 198017095
VISIT DATE: 02/25/2025
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Fire and earthquake drills must be conducted every 3 months and documented. Last drills were conducted on 11/25/2024. Hazardous items including disinfectants, poisonous, cleaning solutions and any other items that could pose a danger to children were observed to be stored inaccessible to children.

Licensing staff was then guided to the outdoor play area. The yard is self-contained by a gate around the yard. Preschool children will use their own water cups/bottles while outdoors or pitchers of filtered water and disposable cups are also available. LPA observed age-appropriate outdoor toys, play equipment and materials to be clean, safe and in good repair, as well as adequate shade is available. All areas around play equipment and slides are cushioned with material to absorb a fall. LPA advised the staff that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual observation and supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. No bodies of water were observed on the premise.

The facility has no transportation policy. Director states that any lifesaving medication will be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children in care. First aid supplies were observed to have all the required items including a thermometer. There is a fully equipped first aid kit available in each classroom.

Criminal Records clearance: Director 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 Childcare 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.



Lead Testing: Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Childcare 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 on 01/04/2023 with "0" Exceedance in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21,1-CCP. LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and water Testing Information.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/25/2025
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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: WALNUT MONTESSORI-PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 198017095
VISIT DATE: 02/25/2025
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This facility provides incidental medical services- IMS. LPA reviewed where medication and equipment and supplies are located for "3" children who have IMS and review of children's file 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required forms were made and documented on the LIC 857. LPA reviewed Staff records, which are documented on the LIC 859. Staff present will be verified too have proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza, as well as current Mandated reporter. LPA observed during staff file review, that there is at least one person present on this date and at all times, with Pediatric CPR & First Aid. Children's roster & Staff Personnel report was reviewed for completeness.



MyChildCarePlan.org – Licensee, 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.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.

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 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/process

SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/25/2025
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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: WALNUT MONTESSORI-PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 198017095
VISIT DATE: 02/25/2025
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To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

LPA 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-and resources/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.



Based on LPA observations and records reviewed the following deficiencies listed on the LIC 809D(s) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be corrected to protect the children's health and safety. Consultation was conducted on this date.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed and consultation was given to Harvinderpal (Palley) Vaghela, Director.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/25/2025
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Created By: Cynthia Reyes On 02/25/2025 at 11:53 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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: WALNUT MONTESSORI-PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 198017095

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/25/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101229.1(b)
Sign In and Sign Out
(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and ecord review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 12 counts out of 103 counts which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. PER LPA OBSERVATIONS 103 CHILDREN WHERE PRESENT AND ONLY 91 CHILDREN WERE SIGNED IN ON THE SIGN IN/OUT SHEETS. 12 CHILDREN WERE NOT SIGNED IN.
POC Due Date: 04/04/2025
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Per Director she will submit in writing the steps she will take to ensure all children are being signed in/out properly dailey.
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(19) All food shall be protected against contamination. Contaminated food shall be discarded immediately.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed food in the refridgerator and on the shelves are not dated.
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Per Director she will submit in writing the steps she will take to ensure all food is labled with a purchase and or expieration 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Cynthia Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/25/2025


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