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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198018338
Report Date: 04/27/2023
Date Signed: 04/27/2023 01:37:36 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/27/2023 01:37 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	PARA LOS NINOS-CYPRESS		FACILITY NUMBER:	198018338
ADMINISTRATOR:	ANGELA CAPONE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1145 CYPRESS AVE.		TELEPHONE:	(213) 250-4800
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90065
CAPACITY: 42	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 42	CENSUS: 24	DATE:	04/27/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Denise Martinez Family Services Specialist and Petra Cervantes Early Headstart Coordinator		TIME COMPLETED:	01:50 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica MartinezGarza conducted an unannounced 1-year required inspection at the above facility on 04/27/23 at 09:00AM. A COVID risk assessment was conducted upon entry- appropriate PPE was used. LPA met with Denise Martinez, Family Services Specialist who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Petra Cervantes, Early Head Start Coordinator arrived approximately at 9:40AM and assisted LPA with the rest of the tour. This is a preschool age program licensed for 42 children which operates Monday – Friday from 08:00 AM – 03:00 PM. Per the Family Services Coordinator, there are 29 children enrolled. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Room 31: 13 children with 3 staff and Room 35: 11 children with 3 staff. Currently Room 33 is not being used. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded on the attached LIC859. All children were observed 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. LPA observed the facility to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All floors are safe and clean. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Drinking water was readily available indoors via water jugs with plastic cups. LPA observed stacks for cots stored as napping equipment in each classroom. All toilets and hand washing facilities are safe, sanitary and are operating properly. At this time, Room 33 is used as an isolation area. A cot is available for an ill child to rest on. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Page 1 of 3

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/27/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: PARA LOS NINOS-CYPRESS	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018338
	VISIT DATE: 04/27/2023

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LPA observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the office. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity, and appropriateness to children in care. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and PM snack. All food prep and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination.

First Aid supplies are available and complete. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. LPA observed all Fire Extinguishers were serviced in February of 2023. Early Head Start Coordinator states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises.

At approximately 09:30AM the outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment, cushioning material to absorb a fall. Drinking water is readily available outdoors via water jugs with plastic cups.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that appropriate documentation of education credits is on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis and measles for staff was readily available during today's inspection. Staff did have a current Mandated Reporter Training as required. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file.

SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with Early Head Start Coordinator Petra Cervantes.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/27/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: PARA LOS NINOS-CYPRESS	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018338
	VISIT DATE: 04/27/2023

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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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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 tools, please send them by email 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

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations, and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov

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

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Early Head Start Coordinator Petra Cervantes and appeal rights were provided.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/27/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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