Correction check·August 5, 2025

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, a Plan of Correction (POC) visit was conducted to verify the correction of a previously cited Type A deficiency under Title 22 Regulation 101161(a) Limitations on Capacity, which was issued during a prior visit on July 30, 2025 and August 1, 2025 was cleared. Licensing Program Analyst Staicy Perry arrived at the facility and was greeted by Director Pam. Access was denied to the summer camp area which is located in the 2 nd building on the property. During the visit, LPA Perry did observe that the summer camp program was still operating on the premises of the licensed facility. LPA Perry witnessed parents dropping off children for the summer camp, confirming ongoing operation and LPA Perry observed summer camp children in the building. Director Pam stated that she intends to continue operating the summer camp program until it ends on August 8, 2025, despite the Department\342\200\231s direction to cease operation immediately due to safety concerns and licensing violations. Pam acknowledged that she would not cease operation and stated that she is willing to accept any penalties imposed by the Department as a result of the continued operation. LPA provided the director with a copy of Title 22 regulations of inspection authority. During the visit, at approximately 8:30am, representatives from the City of Monterey Park including a Fire Safety Specialist from the Fire Prevention Division, two Senior Code Enforcement Officers from the Code Compliance Division, and staff from the Building and Safety Division of the Community Development Department arrived at the facility to conduct a Fire and Life Safety inspection. Director Pam allowed the City of Monterey Park Fire Inspectors to conduct a comprehensive walk-through of the building and property. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Staicy Perry was also permitted to conduct an inspection during this time. While touring the facility, LPA obtained a census of the children in care. It was observed that the summer camp program had 56 children in care with 8 staff members present. The children ranged in age from 5 to 12 years old. The program operates approximately 11.5 hours per day, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM per Director Pam. LPA Perry also observed 37 preschool children with 6 staff members present during the visit in the preschool area. During the tour of the facility, a pool inspection was conducted. When the Fire Inspector tested the pool alarm by placing a hand in the water and creating splashing noises, the alarm was delayed by approximately five minutes. Director Pam stated that the delay might have been caused by a poor Wi-Fi connection, as the pool alarm system is connected to a camera and alert system located in the office. Both Fire Inspectors and LPA Perry confirmed that the alarm was not functioning properly. The system had to be manually reset. LPA Perry conducted another test by placing a hand in the water and creating splashes, the alarm again failed to activate. Fire Inspectors informed Director Pam that the facility is not permitted to use the pool until the pool alarm is properly functioning and a door/gate alarm is installed. LPA Perry reminded Director Pam about all new pool regulations as discussed during a prior visits. LPA Perry confirmed that the pool alarm had a delay in sounding and was not in a working condition while the swimming pool was not in use. Director Pam stated she would purchase and install the required equipment (pool alarm and gate alarm) on the same day prior to LPA Staicy Perry leaving the facility. At approximately 3:09pm Director Pam was able to show LPA Perry the pool door alarm and pool alarm. LPA Perry observed 1 pool alarm. Although the pool alarm was in the middle of the pool it was only functional when you splashed directly on the alarm with a good amount of water. During the summer camp walk-through, Per Fire inspector, it was observed that there was too many children grouped in one area, creating potential fire hazards, doorways were obstructed by children, blocking and not maintain clear exit pathways. Fire Inspectors advised Director Pam to immediately rearrange the children to ensure that there were no overcrowded spaces and no children obstructing doorways or exit routes. Director Pam complied and moved the children accordingly during the visit. LPA reminded the director that the facility website continues to advertise the summer camp as part of the licensed preschool program, which is misleading to parents. Director Pam previously acknowledged this concern on August 1, 2025, and stated she would update the website. As of the date of this visit, no corrections had been made. The website still shows summer camp under the preschool license number. Based on LPA\342\200\231s observations, interviews, and record reviews, it was determined that the facility continues to operate in violation of Regulation 101161(a) \342\200\223 Limitations on Capacity, by operating a summer camp program. The following deficiencies are being cited, (one) Repeat Type A Deficiency \342\200\223 101161(a) Limitations on Capacity. See attached LIC 809D for citation and plan of correction. A civil penalty is being assessed for repeated noncompliance. This report documents (one) Type A deficiencies. A copy of this report must be posted in the facility for 30 consecutive days. A copy of this report shall be provided to all parents/guardians of currently enrolled children by the next business day or upon return if the child is absent. Any newly enrolled child for the next 12 months must receive a copy of this report upon enrollment. Each child\342\200\231s file must contain a signed LIC 9224 Acknowledgment of Receipt. An exit interview was conducted with Director Pam and copies of this report and the associated documents were provided. A copy of this Facility Evaluation Report (LIC 809) and Deficiency Report (LIC 809D) must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Appeal rights were also explained. LPA advised the director that failure to post the report as required may result in additional civil penalties.