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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198019937
Report Date: 06/05/2024
Date Signed: 06/05/2024 06:15:19 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:KIDDY TYME CHILD CARE/LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198019937
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		DULCE MENDOZAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1465 N MONTEBELLO BLVDTELEPHONE:
(323) 278-9088
CITY:MONTEBELLOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90640
CAPACITY: 90TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 44CENSUS: 40DATE:
06/05/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
03:00 PM
MET WITH:Dulce MendozaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
06:35 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility on 06/05/24 at 03:00 p.m. LPA met with Director, Dulce Mendoza who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program licensed for 90 children. Operation hours are Monday – Friday from 07:30 a.m.– 06:00 p.m. Per the director, there are 44 children enrolled. This facility has an infant component (LIC #198019938).

All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Twaddlers: 1 staff with 08 children, Preppers: 1 staff with 09 children, Preschool: 1 staff with 12 children, Pre-k: 1 staff with 11 children. 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.


LPA observed the facility to be clean and sanitary conditions. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Drinking water was readily available indoors and outdoors. According to the director, parents provide their own water; however, the facility has filtered water available. LPA observed mats used as napping equipment. LPA also observed all children have their own cubby. At this time, the "office" is used as an isolation area. A mat 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/05/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Veronica Martinez-Garza On 06/05/2024 at 04:54 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: KIDDY TYME CHILD CARE/LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019937

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/05/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101239(m)(1)
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(1) The licensee shall provide a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities.

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 in LPA observed the playground structure has spider webs, the elephant in the middle of the playground is deteriorated and has a crack, the wood playhouse has exposed nails, and tricycles had rust. LPA also did not observe enough toys or equipment for children in care which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/05/2024
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Per director, they are working on removing the elephant and will ensure that there is a variety of equipment and that is safe prior to children use. The wood playhouse will be removed if it’s not fixable. Director will submit proof to LPA by POC due date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(d)(2)
Outdoor Activity Space
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.

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 in LPA observed the floor was full of debris including a dirty diaper, and there was exposed wood at the bottom of the fence. LPA also observed some areas of the floor did not have material that will absorb a fall, several plastic bags, and a piece of cement which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/05/2024
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Per director, the playground will be clean and will ensure that the staff check the area prior to children use. The wood will be removed and cushioning material will be added to the playground. Proof will be sent to LPA by POC due 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:Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/05/2024


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Created By: Veronica Martinez-Garza On 06/05/2024 at 04:54 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: KIDDY TYME CHILD CARE/LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019937

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/05/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

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 in LPA observed staff 4 (S4) did not have a current mandated reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/19/2024
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Per director, she will submit proof of the training to LPA by POC due date.
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Deficient Practice Statement
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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:Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/05/2024


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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: KIDDY TYME CHILD CARE/LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019937
VISIT DATE: 06/05/2024
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LPA observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the entrance of the facility. 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. Parents provide Lunch and snacks; however, the facility has extra snacks. All food is protected from contamination. Director states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises.

First Aid supplies are available. LPA observed a current Emergency disaster drill. Last drill documented was on 05/16/24. LPA observed a functioning carbon monoxide detector. The fire extinguisher is fully charged and last service date 04/08/24.

LPA took a tour of the outdoor play area and inspected the outdoor play equipment for any lose or pointed parts. Outdoor areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall. LPA observed that the playground equipment has a lot of spider webs and trash along the fence. LPA observed a dirty diaper, a wood playhouse with exposed nails, and broken wood at the bottom of the fence. LPA also observed the tricycles have rust. LPA did not observe the facility to have adequate shade nor a variety of children equipment. LPA recommends that the playground is inspected prior to children use to ensure it is safe and clean. LPA also advised the director to make sure that the playground equipment is not hot to avoid any burns. LPA advised the director to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines.

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. LPA children present were signed in. Children’s roster was reviewed and was observed to be current.

Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. LPA observed Child 1 (C1) had a blank LIC 613A.

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. LPA observed Staff 4 (S4) has an expired Mandated Reporter Training (04/11/23).

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/05/2024
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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: KIDDY TYME CHILD CARE/LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019937
VISIT DATE: 06/05/2024
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SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the director.

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.

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/.

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 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.

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-proces.

Director 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/05/2024
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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: KIDDY TYME CHILD CARE/LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019937
VISIT DATE: 06/05/2024
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CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES:

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.

The following deficiencies were cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety Codes. Please see 809D for documentation of deficiencies.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.



Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Dulce Mendoza.



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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/05/2024
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