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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020096
Report Date: 06/04/2024
Date Signed: 06/04/2024 12:59:11 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/04/2024 12:59 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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:BUDDIE & ME PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
198020096
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		JULIE JIHYUN CHOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4270 W. 6TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(213) 382-3131
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90020
CAPACITY: 45TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 38CENSUS: 37DATE:
06/04/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:35 AM
MET WITH:Julie Jihyun ChoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility on 06/04/24 at 09:35 a.m. LPA met with Director, Julie Cho who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Assistant director Nicole Jeon assisted during this inspection due to the director's primary language is Korean. This is a preschool age program licensed for 45 children. Operation hours are Monday – Friday from 07:40 a.m.– 06:00 p.m. Per the director, there are 38 children enrolled.

All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Teddy Ready: 1 staff with 12 children, Silly Billy: 2 staff with 13 children, Hello Pooh: 2 staff with 12 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. 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. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Drinking water was readily available indoors and outdoors. LPA observed a water dispenser with disposable cups. LPA observed cots are used as napping equipment. LPA also observed all children have their own cubby. All toilets and hand washing facilities are safe, sanitary and are operating properly. At this time, the "office" 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/04/2024
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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: BUDDIE & ME PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020096
VISIT DATE: 06/04/2024
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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. LPA toured the kitchen and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity, and appropriateness to children in care. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and PM snack. LPA did not observe any hazards throughout the inspection. Director states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises.

First Aid supplies are available. LPA did not observe a current Emergency disaster drill. According to the director, the staff assigned to oversee the fire and disaster drill is no longer working at the facility. Director stated she couldn’t find the fire and disaster drill. LPA observed a functioning carbon monoxide detector. The fire extinguisher is fully charged and last service date 04/19/24.

At approximately 09:50 a.m., the 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. There is adequate shade in the play area. 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 all children's files are complete.

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 2 (S2), S4, and S7 are missing proof of MMR and Tdap. S4 has an expired Mandated Reporter Training and S6 only took the general mandated reporter training. S6 needs to complete the mandated reporter training AB1207.

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

DATE: 06/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024
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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: BUDDIE & ME PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020096
VISIT DATE: 06/04/2024
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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: 06/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024
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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: BUDDIE & ME PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020096
VISIT DATE: 06/04/2024
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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 Julie Cho.


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

DATE: 06/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024
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Created By: Veronica Martinez-Garza On 06/04/2024 at 12:36 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: BUDDIE & ME PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020096

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/04/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101174(d)
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in facility did not have record of a fire and disaster drill which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/25/2024
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Per director, the fire and disaster drill will be conducted and submitted to LPA by POC due date.
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:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Staff 4 (S4) had an expired mandated reporter training AB1207 and S6 only completed the general training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/25/2024
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Per director, proof of completed mandated reporter training AB1207 will be submitted 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: 06/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/04/2024


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Created By: Veronica Martinez-Garza On 06/04/2024 at 12:36 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: BUDDIE & ME PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020096

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/04/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

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 Staff 2 (S2), S4, and S7 do not have proof of MMR and Tdap vaccines 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, proof of MMR and Tdap will be submitted to LPA by POC due date.
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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: 06/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/04/2024


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