Follow-up on corrections·January 21, 2026

On January 21, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Staicy Perry conducted a Case Management-Deficiencies visit. Upon arrival to the facility, LPA Perry met with Site Supervisor, Carolina Ramon. Census was taken. Per Site Supervisor, Carolina Ramon there are 31 children currently enrolled at the facility. During a recent inspection of the above facility, LPA Perry observed that the gate located in the staff parking lot was not working properly. Specifically, the gate was observed to be partially open, providing direct access to First Street, which is a main street and also has a metro line running in the middle. Due to a prior incident that occurred at the facility on June 10, 2024, the licensee agreed to ensure that the staff parking gate remain closed at all times. As part of the corrective actions, staff were to be provided with remote access devices to enter and exit the parking area, and the gate was to remain secured at all times. Additionally, during a Noncompliance Conference meeting held on August 6, 2024, at the Monterey Park Regional office tthe licensee agreed to install a remote-controlled gate in the staff parking area that opens and closes automatically to prevent unauthorized access or children from being able to gain access to the main street. During the visit LPA Perry addressed the parking lot gate with the Site Supervisor Carolina. Site Supervisor stated that the gate has been malfunctioning since December 24, 2025, at which a work order was submitted. According to the Site Supervisor, a facility maintenance crew arrived on December 29, 2025, and repaired the gate, indicating that the issue was related to the timer of the gate. Site Supervisor stated the gate was repaired on that date, December 29,2025 by their facility maintenance crew. Site Supervisor further stated that the gate malfunctioned again, and an additional work order was placed on January 9, 2026. Site Supervisor stated that on January 12, 2026, a follow-up phone call was made to the facility’s maintenance manager, Manuel. During that conversation, it was reported that the maintenance team would need to contact the original company that installed the gate to address the issue. As of today, the gate has not yet been fixed. LPA Perry informed site supervisor whether the gate not working had been reported to the Department per Title 22 regulations. Site Supervisor stated that the issue had not been reported to the Department. LPA Perry reviewed Title 22 reporting requirements with Site Supervisor. Site Supervisor stated that they understood the reporting requirements. During the visit, LPA Perry obtained copies of the work orders submitted for the gate repairs. Additionally, during LPAs visit, it was observed that a maintenance crew was present on site actively working to repair the gate, which had been called out after the issue was brought to attention during todays inspection. Based on LPA Perry's records review and observations conducted, the facility is being cited (1) Type B deficiency for Title 22 Regulation, Reporting Requirements. Please see attached LIC809D. An exit interview was conducted and copy of this report was provided to Site Supervisor Carolina. Along with Notice of Site Visit. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were discussed and provided.