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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304370723
Report Date: 10/06/2025
Date Signed: 10/06/2025 03:53:49 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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:CHILDREN OF LIGHT SCHOOL, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
304370723
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
SANG-AH RHEEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:12672 BROOKHURST STREETTELEPHONE:
(714) 534-2599
CITY:GARDEN GROVESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92840
CAPACITY: 58TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 58CENSUS: 20DATE:
10/06/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Rhee, Sonia (Assistant Director) TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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On 10/6/2025, at 1:00pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Vivian Trinh, and (LPA) Jesscia Carreiro, conducted an unannounced Case Management for the purpose of inspecting the facility’s physical plant due to the facility applying on 8/24/25 requesting to serve 40 preschool children (2-5 years old) in classroom #1 and classroom #3, 6 toddlers (18 months to 30 months) in classrooms #2, and 14 school-age children (TK through 14 years old) in room #4. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Assistant Director Rhee, Sonia. The overall census observed was 2 preschool staff members and 16 preschool children. 1 toddler staff member and 4 toddlers children, zero (0) school staff members and Zero (0) School age children were napping. Facility hours are 7:30 AM TO 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date 10/6/2025. The Assistant Director Rhee, Sonia understands that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption or transfer their existing clearance or exemption prior to the initial presence in a licensed childcare facility. Violation of this requirement will result in a citation of a deficiency and civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of five (5) days. Subsequent violations within a twelve (12) month period will result in a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of thirty (30) days in accordance with Section 1596.871 of the Health and Safety Code.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Vivian Trinh
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/06/2025
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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN OF LIGHT SCHOOL, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370723
VISIT DATE: 10/06/2025
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INDOOR INSPECTION: The LPA inspected the indoor areas. This facility is in Building B. Total indoor activity space measured was 1,192.921 square feet, in rooms #1 and # 3, which is sufficient to accommodate the capacity of 34 preschool children. The total indoor activity space measured was 201.6 square feet, located in room #2, which is sufficient to accommodate the capacity of six (6) toddlers. Total indoor activity space measured was 314.72 square feet, in room #4, which is sufficient to accommodate the capacity of nine (9) for TK, though 14-year-old children.

The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. The director stated that there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to children in care. No poisons or other items that could pose a danger to children were observed during the inspection. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children served. All required licensing documents were posted at the front entrance. Children will be signed in and out in the care app tool. Children who are late will be manually signed in at the front of the school entrance. Fire clearance was granted for 40 preschool children, six (6) toddler children, and 14 school-age children in rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4. There is drinking water available to children indoors in sports bottles with children’s names or water pitchers with plastic cups. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. Assistant Director Rhee, Sonia was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

LPAs observed a total of four (4) sinks and four (4) toilets, available for children’s use inside the classrooms. The staff bathroom is available in the office area. The isolation area for children is located in the director office, equipped with a cot.

ON-SITE FOOD PREPARATION: The center will provide breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks for children. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food was properly stored. Drinking water is available to children in care. Drinking water is available to children indoors, and children bring their own water bottles from home with their child’s name on it, and each classroom has a water dispenser with disposable cups. The LPA observed that the facility’s floors, equipment, furniture, and children’s bathrooms were clean, in good repair, and free of sharp edges. The facility meets all posting requirements. Continued page 3.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Vivian Trinh
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2025
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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN OF LIGHT SCHOOL, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370723
VISIT DATE: 10/06/2025
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OUTDOOR INSPECTION: Total outdoor playground activity space measured was 1,456.18 square feet, with 19 toddler children, preschool children, and school-age children to use the front yard on a rotation schedule waiver. The facility playground is all fenced at least 4 feet high. Shade is provided. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is enough cushioning on the playground. LPAs observed three (3) slides on the playground. (Built in commercial foam). Drinking water is available to children in care, by children bringing their water bottles from home with their name on them, and water dispensers with disposable cups.

LEAD TESTING: Drinking water is available via children's own water bottles which can be refilled in the refillable station. For childcare 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).

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, medications will be kept in nurse’s office in a locked container (if needed also a refrigerator) Life saving medications will be kept locked in the classrooms. 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

Assistant Director Rhee, Sonia was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

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 communications.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Vivian Trinh
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2025
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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN OF LIGHT SCHOOL, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370723
VISIT DATE: 10/06/2025
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In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at this inspection date.

Fire clearance has been granted for the requested capacity on 9/15/2025. The facility has requested six (6) toddler children in room #2, 40 preschool children in rooms #1 and #3, and 14 school-age children from TK through 14 years old in room #4. However, based on today's measurement of indoor, and the number of sinks and toilets, the facility meets the requirements for the requested capacity six (6) of toddlers’ children, 34 of preschool children, and nine (9) of school-age children from TK – 14 years old. An updated license for toddlers, preschool, and school-age children will be approved after final review by the management.

A notice of the site visit was given to Assistant Director Rhee, Sonia and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. The exit interview was conducted with Assistant Director Rhee, Sonia.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Vivian Trinh
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2025
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