Routine inspection (multi-day)·June 24, 2025

On 06/24/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Jonnisha Culbert conducted an unannounced case management annual continuation inspection at the facility noted above. LPA met with Facility representative, Grace Chin Lee Lin and discussed the purposes of today's visit. They guided analyst on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool center located on the premises of First Evangelical Church of Cerritos. The program operates Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm. It offers care to children age two until entry into first grade. Present during today's inspection were Facility Representative, five staff, and forty-two Children. The following is a combination of information that was collected from visits on 05/21/2025, 06/16/2025, and 06/24/2025. Upon arrival, LPA observed all required postings in a prominent publicly accessible area. All areas used by children were inspected for safety.  Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. The facility uses central heating and air for ventilation. Lighting was observed to be in operable condition. LPA observed age-appropriate toys. Children have their own cubby in each classroom to store their belongings. Cots are available to children for napping. Per Facility Representative, the isolation area is in the room near front door (sick bay). Children who are sick utilize restroom inside of the room. LPA observed an appropriate number of toilets and sinks available for children. On 05/21/2025 at approximately 9:35am LPA observed water on the floor and a wet towel underneath a sink in the rectangle classroom. Per representative the towel stays on the floor underneath the sink to collect the water children splash on the floor. LPA advised representative to add a slip proof mat to avoid children from slipping and falling. In another children's restroom, LPA observed a trash bin with enough water gathered inside of it to fill the grooves around the bottom edge of the bin.  Per representative, the water collected Page 2 inside came from when they cleaned up. This is a health and safety risk to person in care. LPA advised representative to remove the wet towel and trash bin. On 05/21/2025 at approximately 9:37am LPA observed several pillow cases stacked along the wall stacked on top of a cot. Per representative, they put each child's bedding inside of pillow cases to prevent children's bedding from touching one another. This is a potential safety and health risk to persons in care. LPA reminded representative that, "each child [shall have] an individual permanent or portable storage space for his/her clothing, personal belongings and/or bedding. Availability of indoor and outdoor drinking water was observed in classrooms via sippy and disposable cups.  Per Facility Representative, water is provided via filtered water from kitchen drinking water station. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with written directive outlined in Provider Information Notification (PIN) 21-21.1-CCP. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions were in multiple location and were made inaccessible to children during visit. Per Facility representative, no child currently enrolled require medication, but if medication was stored it will be kept in an appropriate area that is inaccessible to children. Poisons were not observed during visit. Per Representative, there are no poison on the premises. LPA reminded Facility Representative that if poisons are purchased, they are to remain in an area that is locked and inaccessible to children.  A carbon monoxide detector was observed and is operable. LPA observed fire alarm pull stations. Disaster drills were logged and available.  The last drill was conducted on 03/24/2025. Menus are posted one month in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. LPA inspected the food preparation area. The kitchen was observed to be clean and free of litter. Food supplies were observed to be in good condition. The facility provides snacks and lunch. The outdoor playground area was evaluated. LPA observed all areas around and under high climbing equipment and similar equipment are cushioned with black rubber mulch. LPA observed a canopy used for shade. Per Facility Representative, the facility manager cleans the playground. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. Please refer to report written on 05/21/2025 regarding outdoor drinking water. Page 3 Per Facility Representative, there are no pools or bodies of water on the premises. Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness. During record review, LPA observed two out of two records. Child 1 record was missing Physician Report form 701. This is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Parents sign children in and out on via sign in sheet. On 06/24/2025 at approximately 10:30am LPA reviewed sign in sheet and observed that four children were not signed in by parent. LPA reminded licensee of regulation. Staff records were reviewed. LPA observed eight out of eight staff records. During staff record review, LPA observed that two out of eight staff were missing Health Screening form LIC 503, and Staff 2 LIC 503 was incomplete.  Facility Representative does not have proof of completion or Health and Safety Training. Staff 3 is missing the qualification for a Teacher.  Staff 6 Personnel Record form LIC 501 is incomplete, and Staff 7 Personnel Record is missing from file. This is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. Facility Representative has proof of immunization against pertussis and measles. LPA observed representative has completed Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR AED on 06/08/2024. Mandated reporter training was completed on 07/28/2023. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . 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 Page 4 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 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 Department. 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/ . Facility Representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Five Type B deficiencies were cited during today’s visit. Appeal rights and a notice of site visit was given. The notice of site visit must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Grace Chin Lee Lin.