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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198019832
Report Date: 07/30/2025
Date Signed: 07/30/2025 04:39:05 PM

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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:LEAPS AND BOUNDSFACILITY NUMBER:
198019832
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LORENA VASQUEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:13921 AMAR ROADTELEPHONE:
(626) 960-3485
CITY:LA PUENTESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91746
CAPACITY: 70TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 70CENSUS: 37DATE:
07/30/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Betty Jimemnez, AssistantTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On 7/30/2025, at 9:15 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Monica Ruiz and Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced Annual inspection. LPAs entered facility through an iron gate and into the entrance door which leads to the main area of the facility, that is monitored by staff. LPAs met with assistant Betty Jimenez. LPAs were guided on a tour of the facility indoors and outdoors.

This is a preschool program licensed for 70 children including an infant and school-age component, which operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The assistant stated there are 37 children currently enrolled on various schedules. The facility is located behind a shopping center and is not attached to any other businesses. LPA observed a total census of 37 children with 4 staff members.

The following classrooms inspected were: 2-year-old classroom with 9 children and 2 staff members, 3-year-old classroom with 12 children and 2 staff members, and 4-year-old classroom with 11 children and 1 staff member. All staff members are fingerprint cleared. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. The facility has an additional staff member to support the facility and assist with preparing meals and distributing to classrooms, as well as any other staff and children’s needs.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Monica Ruiz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/30/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: LEAPS AND BOUNDS
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019832
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2025
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The classroom furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Storage for children’s belongings and napping equipment was inspected and met all regulatory requirements. Children bring their own bedding, which are sent home at the end of each week to be laundered. Facility has spare sheets if children forget to bring from home.

Availability of drinking water was reviewed and per staff member parents provide water from home and refills are available by the use of bottled water. Facility has a total of 7 child size toilets and 5 child size sinks. The 2-year-old classroom also has changing table and a sink which is arm’s length away from the changing table for hand washing. Toys and surfaces are observed to be safe and clean.

Staff restroom is located in the hallway between the 2 year old and 3 year old classrooms. LPAs observed bleach in a cabinet in the staff restroom, accessible to children in care. This poses a potential to risk to children in care.

Combination carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were present in each classroom throughout the facility. LPA observed while Director tested and were found to be operable during the time of the visit. Fire extinguishers are serviced annually and were last serviced July 29, 2023. Storage cabinets in classrooms were inspected and no hazardous items were found, cleaning items are kept in the cabinets which are locked with child proof locks and inaccessible to children in care. No poisonous cleaning compounds were found in the childcare center. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on April 9, 2024. There is a First Aid kit available in the kitchen and the school office; and supplies were inventoried and found to be in good condition.

There is a kitchen area where meals are prepared and distributed to each classroom. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness, and proper equipment. Breakfast, Lunch and PM snacks are served by the facility. Menu is posted in the main lobby of the facility and if changes are made to the menu, facility will update the posted meal menu. LPAs observed parent board with all required documentation located in the entry way of the facility.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Monica Ruiz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2025
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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: LEAPS AND BOUNDS
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019832
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2025
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 Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There are currently 2 playgrounds, and 1 playground is designated for the infant component. The preschool playground is shared with the school-age program, but facility currently has a waiver with staggered schedules for the preschool and school-age component. The playground has a bike trail, basketball court, picnic tables and is surrounded by an iron gate at least 6 to 7 feet tall. All areas around or under climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with imitation grass turf. There is adequate shade in the play yard with patio awning. There is enough play equipment and bikes for the children to use in the play yard.

Sign in/out is done electronically using a designated parent code for each family and a back-up sign-in/out sheet is available should the electronic pad is not functioning. A printout is available for review.

LPA reviewed staff records and found that they were complete. Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid, educational requirements, immunization records and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. Children’s records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file.

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 reminded that lead results need to be posted for parents to view until the next testing.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Monica Ruiz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2025
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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: LEAPS AND BOUNDS
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019832
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LPA was informed that there are currently no children on medication at this time, however the Director has an IMS plan and LPA reviewed and provided consultation. Director stated that medication would be kept in a medication lockbox in her office and staff are aware where it is kept and how to administer.

LPAs advised that Medication should be given back to parents/guardians when child leaves the facility or medication expires.AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a childcare facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers. LPA advised the licensee to 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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 childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Monica Ruiz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2025
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Created By: Monica Ruiz On 07/30/2025 at 03:28 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: LEAPS AND BOUNDS
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019832

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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101238(g)
Buildings and Grounds
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 1 bottle of bleach was in an accessible cabinet in a staff restroom with an open bathroom door, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/28/2025
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Facility representative states they will keep latch on cabinet in staff restroom and add a child proof door knob cover to staff restroom door.
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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.
Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Monica Ruiz
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/30/2025


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