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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400960
Report Date: 08/19/2024
Date Signed: 08/19/2024 02:54:08 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/19/2024 02:54 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:PEQUENAS HUELLASFACILITY NUMBER:
198400960
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
COTO, DILICIA LIZZETHFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:2828 W JEFFERSON BLVDTELEPHONE:
(323) 533-8028
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90018
CAPACITY: 30TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
08/19/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Dilcia CotoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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On August 19, 2024, at 9:30 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Elka Chavez and Katrina Chicote conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new license. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Applicant Dilcia Coto. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 30 preschoolers ages 3 to 5. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.

All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPAs informed Dilcia Coto that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Dilcia Coto stated that they will be in a higher cabinet located in the storage room. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in the classroom and kitchen. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in the classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the classroom. Children will be signed in and out at the door located off of 9th Street.

LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 1081.82 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 30 Children. LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via bottled water. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on June 18, 2024.

LPAs observed a total of 3 sinks and 3 toilets available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 30 children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the teacher’s lounge.



Facility will provide breakfast, lunch, and pm snack. The kitchen area currently includes a stove, refrigerator, microwave and sink. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/19/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: PEQUENAS HUELLAS
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400960
VISIT DATE: 08/19/2024
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Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via door that will be kept locked.

The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is wrought iron and is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 2134.77 square feet, for only 28 children at one time, which insufficient for the number of children being requested. A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to limited square footage shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. Shade is provided via tarp. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a portable Step 2 climbing structure on the playground for children ages 2 and up. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by rubber tiles. Drinking water is available via bottled water. LPAs observed wood planters with pointed parts located in the outdoor area. Applicant Dilcia Coto was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

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).



The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:

· Applicant needs to submit a waiver for the outdoor space.
· Applicant will need to ensure that the wood planters are free of pointed parts.

Applicant Dilcia Coto understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.

Applicant, Dilcia Coto 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024
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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: PEQUENAS HUELLAS
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400960
VISIT DATE: 08/19/2024
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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 Departent. 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

LPAs reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.”

Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.



Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Dilcia Coto.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024
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