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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400550
Report Date: 09/16/2025
Date Signed: 09/16/2025 02:29:30 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/16/2025 02:29 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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:LAUNCH PAD LEARNING NLBFACILITY NUMBER:
198400550
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CLAUDIA CEBALLOSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6951 OBISPO AVETELEPHONE:
(562) 633-5700
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90805
CAPACITY: 81TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 81CENSUS: 56DATE:
09/16/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:28 AM
MET WITH:Facility Representative -Claudia Caballos TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:40 PM
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On September 16, 2025, at 11:28 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Keneisha Dunlap conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Facility Representative Claudia Caballos granted entry after LPA Dunlap announced the purpose of the visit. At the time of inspection, 83 children were enrolled, with 54 children present. There are 9 staff present at the facility and have current criminal background clearance. This is a preschool program operating Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

LPA Dunlap confirmed all required operational postings were present on the licensing board, including: LIC 203A (License), LIC 610, PUB 393, PUB 269, LIC 9148, LIC 613A, Menus, and the Activity Schedule.

Classrooms: This facility has three classrooms. All classrooms were equipped with age-appropriate furniture and learning materials, including a carpeted area, sink, soft furnishings, cubby storage for personal items, and designated areas for dramatic play, science area, math area, a library, music & movement items, manipulative items, age-appropriate toys, and age-appropriate chairs & tables. Children nap on cots, and mats are stored in the classroom in storage area. LPA Dunlap observed all classroom equipment and materials were observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.

At 12:15p.m, LPA Dunlap observed in Classroom 3 did not have a container with cover. LPA Dunlap informed the Facility Representative that all containers used for solid waste must have a tight fitting lid. Facility Representative informed the staff that the lid was missing. The lid was found and placed on top of the container. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. Technical Assistance will be cited today.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/16/2025
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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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LAUNCH PAD LEARNING NLB
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400550
VISIT DATE: 09/16/2025
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LPA Dunlap observed two bathrooms to be in good and operable condition, equipped with three age-appropriate sinks, and three toilets in each area.

Water Source: Children use disposable cups, and a water filter is in each classroom. During outdoor play there is a drinking fountain for children to use.

All cleaning supplies and/or hazardous materials are stored in cabinets and drawers in all classrooms have safety latches, making them inaccessible to children.

Playground Area: This area features a shaded structure with astro turf, tricycles, dramatic play, water and sand tables, garden area, manipulative items, age-appropriate toys, a slide structure, a playhouse, and age-appropriate chairs & tables. LPA Dunlap observed area, and materials were to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.

The kitchen area, where food is distributed, was observed to be clean and organized. Knives are stored in a drawer with a safety latch. Rosters detailing children's allergies are maintained in both the kitchen and classrooms.

At 12:30 PM, LPA Dunlap observed the pantry area to have an expired canned good and in the kitchen area there was an open unlabeled package, and a few pieces of rotten fruit. The Facility Representative was informed by LPA Dunlap that all food shall be protected against contamination. Contaminated food shall be discarded immediately. The Facility Representative did throw away the expired food, rotten fruit, and placed package in proper bagging and labeled. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. Technical Violation will be cited.

Sign-in and out sheets for September 16, 2025, printed from the ProCare App, showed all required parent signatures.

Documentation of current Fire and Earthquake drills was observed, with the last drill conducted on April 3, 18, 2025.

2A 10BC Fire extinguisher(s) were observed with a service tag date of November 11, 2024.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LAUNCH PAD LEARNING NLB
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400550
VISIT DATE: 09/16/2025
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Operable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed.
All electrical outlets throughout the facility are covered.

The Director confirmed no firearms are present at the facility.

There are no large bodies of water on the premises.

The Director's office serves as the isolation area for sick children.

The Facility Representative confirmed they are not currently administering medication.

The facility uses a landline for communication and communicates with parents via the ProCare App.

The facility was reminded that smoking is prohibited on the premises.

The Director stated they do not provide transportation for children.

Staff Files



Staff #1's file contains all required licensing documents and their immunization record.

CPR certification expires on August 2, 2027.

Mandated Reporter training expires on October 5, 2025.

Accredited courses in file.

Staff #2's file contains all required licensing documents and their immunization record.

CPR certification expires on August 2, 2027.

Mandated Reporter training expires on June 4, 2026.

Accredited courses in file.

Lead Prevention & Nutrition Certificate

Staff #3's file contains all required licensing documents and their immunization record.

CPR certification expires on August 2, 2027. Page 3 of 6

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LAUNCH PAD LEARNING NLB
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400550
VISIT DATE: 09/16/2025
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Mandated Reporter training expires on April 22, 2026.
Accredited courses in file.

Lead Prevention & Nutrition Certificate

Staff #4's file contains all required licensing documents and their immunization record.

CPR certification expires on August 2, 2027.

Mandated Reporter training expires on May 29, 2027.

Accredited courses in file.

Staff #5's file contains all required licensing documents and their immunization record.

CPR certification expires on August 2, 2027.

Mandated Reporter training expires on August 7, 2026.

Accredited courses in file.

Children Files

Child #1's file contains all required licensing forms, and their immunization record.

Child #2's file contains all required licensing forms, and their immunization record.

Child #3's file contains all required licensing forms, and their immunization record.

Child #4's file contains all required licensing forms, and their immunization record.

Child #5's file contains all required licensing forms, and their immunization record.

Child #6's file contains all required licensing forms, and their immunization record.

Child #7's file contains all required licensing forms, and their immunization record.

Child #8's file contains all required licensing forms, and their immunization record.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LAUNCH PAD LEARNING NLB
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400550
VISIT DATE: 09/16/2025
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Child #9's file contains all required licensing forms, and their immunization record.
Child #10's file contains all required licensing forms, and their immunization record

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.

Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers- Facility Representative - Claudia Caballos 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.

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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LAUNCH PAD LEARNING NLB
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400550
VISIT DATE: 09/16/2025
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Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Facility Representative - Claudia Caballos 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.

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

1 Technical Violation cited during today’s visit.

1 Technical Assistance cited during today’s visit.

Appeal rights reviewed and given to the Facility Representative - Claudia Caballos.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative - Claudia Caballos.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2025
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