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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400579
Report Date: 09/12/2024
Date Signed: 09/12/2024 02:37:16 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/12/2024 02:37 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:ST. ANNE'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT LUGOFACILITY NUMBER:
198400579
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ANNA LOPEZFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:4347 PENDLETON AVETELEPHONE:
(213) 381-2931
CITY:LYNWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90262
CAPACITY: 80TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 80CENSUS: 31DATE:
09/12/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Facility Representative Karen Robles TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:55 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jeanette Estrada and Portia Bowden conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Facility Representative Karen. LPAs informed Facility Representative of the purpose of the visit and provided a copy of the Entrance Check List (LIC 125) Director guided LPAs on a tour of the facility. LPAs observed a total of 31 children supervised by 14 staff.

This is an infant program with a toddler component. The infant program provides care to children ages 12-18 months and the toddler program provides care to children 18-36 months. The program operates Monday - Friday 7:45 AM – 3:15 PM. Sign in/out procedures and health check screenings take place at the front entrance of each classroom. LPAs confirmed that children present during this inspection were signed in.

All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured both indoors and outdoors. LPAs observed the required posted documents at the entrance of each classroom. Currently there are 7 classrooms open: Pod 1, Pod 2, Pod 3, Pod 4 and Pod 5 provide care to children in the toddler component and Pod 9 and Pod 10 provide care to children in the infant program. Pods 6, 7 and 8 are closed at the moment due to low enrollment. LPAs observed Pod 1 and 2, Pods 3 and 4, Etc. to be housed in the same bungalow. The pods share a bathroom and a kitchenette area in the middle of the bungalows. Each classroom contains their own diapering table with a sink within arms reach, toys, furniture and materials for children, cubby/storage space, cleaning supplies and drinking water containers with cups. Each classroom was observed to have diapering supplies and cots with bedding which are provided by the program. Per facility representative, the program also provides the laundry service for the bedding. LPAs observed napping cots stored in each classroom. Per Facility Representative, children in this program do not require cribs or play yards for napping.

LPAs observed locked cabinets in each classroom where cleaning supplies are maintained. In each classroom, LPAs observed a gated kitchenette with a washer and dryer, refrigerator where milk and cold snacks are kept and a sink for dish washing.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/12/2024
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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: ST. ANNE'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT LUGO
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400579
VISIT DATE: 09/12/2024
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LPAs observed all cabinets locked in the kitchenette area. LPAs inspected the restroom areas in each bungalow. Each restroom area has a gate preventing access from each pod. Each bungalow contains two small child sized toilets and two sinks (total of 20 toilets and 20 sinks). General sanitation and supplies were observed in each restroom area. The program provides potty training to children when necessary.
Each classroom also has an additional hand washing sink with two spouts and a drinking water fountain. LPAs observed a first aid kit in each classroom. LPAs also observed menus, daily schedules, documentation of emergency drills (last drill conducted on 8/22), and allergy lists, medication lists posted in each classroom. Each classroom has an operable carbon monoxide detector, a centralized fire alarm and a fire extinguisher.
Per Facility Representative, the program provides breakfast, lunch and a snack. The program works in conjunction with the Lynwood Unified School District and meals are delivered to the facility. During times the school district is closed, the Licensee provides meals from their headquarters. Children with food allergies or who require food accommodations are provided alternate meals/food. LPAs observed that the refrigerator and the kitchenette area in the classrooms are maintained clean and free of litter. LPAs also observed waste containers with tight fitting lids. LPAs observed the isolation area in the main office. Medications are kept in the emergency bag in each classroom out of reach of children.
There are two separate outdoor play areas for each component. LPAs observed that each play area is gated and has a separate entrance. At the time of this inspection, the play areas were closed due to the program waiting for materials for the metal poles in the play areas. Per Facility representative, cushioning has been ordered for the metal poles. Children are utilizing the courtyard area for outdoor play. LPAs observed toys and materials which per Facility Representative are brought out daily for the children. LPAs observed drinking water and cups available outdoors. Per Facility Representative, staff communicate with each other via walkie talkies if they need coverage to take children to use the restroom.
Children's files were reviewed and observed to contain the required forms including the infant needs and services plans for all infants and the sleep logs. This center administers medication. Medication information is kept in children's files and in the classrooms.
Staff files were requested. Per Facility Representative only a portion of the documents required by the Department are maintained at the facility and the rest of the documents are maintained at headquarters office. Facility representative stated there is no waiver available for this requirement. LPAs advised that a waiver would need to be requested.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
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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: ST. ANNE'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT LUGO
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400579
VISIT DATE: 09/12/2024
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Of the documents reviewed, 8 files contained proof of meeting educational requirements and two out of the eight files contained a pediatric first aid/cpr card. Although the two staff had the pediatric first aid/cpr on file, it did not include proof of EMSA certification. LPAs will conduct a review of all other documents at a later time. Facility Representative 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.
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 PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/.
Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
No citations were issued during today's inspection. A notice of site visit was given to Facility Representative and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative Karen
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024
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