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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Mooberry conducted an unannounced Required - 3 Year inspection at the above facility. LPA met with Gloria Torres, Site Supervisor and informed of the purpose of the inspection. LPA was guided on a tour of the facility. LPA observed 19 napping children present supervised by 5 staff. The facility has two classrooms where care is provided. Both classrooms (room 1 and room 2) were observed to be clean and in good repair. The floors were clean, and lighting was in operable condition. There were age appropriate toys and equipment. LPA observed water readily available via a filter water cooler. The facility provided cups to the children. LPA observed cubbies/storage area for children to store their personal belongings. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were observed to be in operable condition. LPA observed a fire extinguisher indicated fully charged last serviced on 10/2/24. First Aid kit was observed and inventoried. LPA observed sinks and toilets in each classroom. Sinks and toilets were inspected good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, paper towels, and general sanitation. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions were observed to be located in the bathroom on a high shelf inaccessible to children in care. Per Director there are no poisons/insecticide stored at the facility. The isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is located in the director's office away from other children. Per Director, the facility administers medication on a as needed basis and is kept locked in a cabinet in the office inaccessible to children in care. --------page 1 of 3 Teacher-child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Sign-in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed, LPA observed 19 out of 19 signatures with full signatures on sign in/out sheets at time of inspection. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPA. LPA toured outdoor play area and equipment and was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age-appropriateness. LPA observed sandbox with toys, small tricycles, scooters, large building blocks, and play structure with slides and climbing equipment with cushioning material to absorb fall all well maintained. Required shade and fencing were inspected. Per Site Supervisor, the children are under direct supervision from teacher(s) at all times. The children have access to drinking fountains during outside play. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed. LPA observed kitchen where food is prepared for the facility for safety, cleanliness, and proper equipment. Kitchen has separate entrance and inaccessible to rest of facility. Snack/lunch menus were reviewed. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. The program is served breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. Facility representative was advised to write the dates of best by or expiration dates on food items when taken out of the original container. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored under kitchen sink which is inaccessible to children. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ Report Continues - Page 2 of 3 The facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over in the facility, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed facility. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked and batteries replaced as needed. Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your location. Records for all children and staff must be maintained for three (3) years after separation from the facility. The Director was also advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to CCL within the time frame specified by the regulation. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. LIC 125 was provided to Director. The facility was found in compliance per Title 22 regulations, there will be no deficiencies cited today, 09/11/25 only advisory given. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site inspection by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Gloria Torres, Site Supervisor

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the September 11, 2025 inspection of BELLFLOWER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER?

This was a inspection inspection of BELLFLOWER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER on September 11, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to BELLFLOWER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER on September 11, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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