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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T. Tran conducted a Case Management inspection at the above facility to follow up on the self-reported incident that occurred on 2/4/2026. The Monterey Park Southwest Child Care Regional Office received the incident report on 2/4/2026. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by teacher, Sandra Espino. LPA observed the children were napping. No concerns with the level of care and supervision. About an hour later Center Director, Vanessa San Martin arrived. LPA conducted child's file reviewed and obtained the pertained documents. LPA conducted interviews with staff, child, and other. Based on the facts presented and the information was gathered through interviews. On 02/4/2026, there were 15 children with two staff, a student volunteer, and 5 parents volunteers were present. Incident occurred while the class was at the Farm, C1 was wandering away from the class for about 3 minutes within the perimeter of the farm. When staff conducted head counts and noticed C1 was missing then went looking for C1. At the same time, staff received a call from the farm staff that they found C1. The child appeared to be comfortable. Based on the available information, it appears this incident was the result of a Title 22 violation for lack of care and supervision. 02/10/2026 Center Director had met with the staff and reviewed the safety plan regarding to taking children on field. LPA reviewed the training material that was discussed on 2/10/25. Type B deficiency was cited, and appeal rights provided. Please see 809D. Citation was cleared during today's visit. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Vanessa San Martin. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Tiffanie Tran LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/18/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/18/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 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 li

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T. Tran conducted a Case Management inspection at the above facility to follow up on the self-reported incident that occurred on 2/4/2026. The Monterey Park Southwest Child Care Regional Office received the incident report on 2/4/2026. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by teacher, Sandra Espino. LPA observed the children were napping. No concerns with the level of care and supervision. About an hour later Center Director, Vanessa San Martin arrived. LPA conducted child's file reviewed and obtained the pertained documents. LPA conducted interviews with staff, child, and other. Based on the facts presented and the information was gathered through interviews. On 02/4/2026, there were 15 children with two staff, a student volunteer, and 5 parents volunteers were present. Incident occurred while the class was at the Farm, C1 was wandering away from the class for about 3 minutes within the perimeter of the farm. When staff conducted head counts and noticed C1 was missing then went looking for C1. At the same time, staff received a call from the farm staff that they found C1. The child appeared to be comfortable. Based on the available information, it appears this incident was the result of a Title 22 violation for lack of care and supervision. 02/10/2026 Center Director had met with the staff and reviewed the safety plan regarding to taking children on field. LPA reviewed the training material that was discussed on 2/10/25. Type B deficiency was cited, and appeal rights provided. Please see 809D. Citation was cleared during today's visit. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Vanessa San Martin. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Tiffanie Tran LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/18/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/18/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 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 li

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T. Tran conducted a Case Management inspection at the above facility to follow up on the self-reported incident that occurred on 2/4/2026. The Monterey Park Southwest Child Care Regional Office received the incident report on 2/4/2026. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by teacher, Sandra Espino. LPA observed the children were napping. No concerns with the level of care and supervision. About an hour later Center Director, Vanessa San Martin arrived. LPA conducted child's file reviewed and obtained the pertained documents. LPA conducted interviews with staff, child, and other. Based on the facts presented and the information was gathered through interviews. On 02/4/2026, there were 15 children with two staff, a student volunteer, and 5 parents volunteers were present. Incident occurred while the class was at the Farm, C1 was wandering away from the class for about 3 minutes within the perimeter of the farm. When staff conducted head counts and noticed C1 was missing then went looking for C1. At the same time, staff received a call from the farm staff that they found C1. The child appeared to be comfortable. Based on the available information, it appears this incident was the result of a Title 22 violation for lack of care and supervision. 02/10/2026 Center Director had met with the staff and reviewed the safety plan regarding to taking children on field. LPA reviewed the training material that was discussed on 2/10/25. Type B deficiency was cited, and appeal rights provided. Please see 809D. Citation was cleared during today's visit. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Vanessa San Martin. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Tiffanie Tran LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/18/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/18/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 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 li

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T. Tran conducted a Case Management inspection at the above facility to follow up on the self-reported incident that occurred on 2/4/2026. The Monterey Park Southwest Child Care Regional Office received the incident report on 2/4/2026. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by teacher, Sandra Espino. LPA observed the children were napping. No concerns with the level of care and supervision. About an hour later Center Director, Vanessa San Martin arrived. LPA conducted child's file reviewed and obtained the pertained documents. LPA conducted interviews with staff, child, and other. Based on the facts presented and the information was gathered through interviews. On 02/4/2026, there were 15 children with two staff, a student volunteer, and 5 parents volunteers were present. Incident occurred while the class was at the Farm, C1 was wandering away from the class for about 3 minutes within the perimeter of the farm. When staff conducted head counts and noticed C1 was missing then went looking for C1. At the same time, staff received a call from the farm staff that they found C1. The child appeared to be comfortable. Based on the available information, it appears this incident was the result of a Title 22 violation for lack of care and supervision. 02/10/2026 Center Director had met with the staff and reviewed the safety plan regarding to taking children on field. LPA reviewed the training material that was discussed on 2/10/25. Type B deficiency was cited, and appeal rights provided. Please see 809D. Citation was cleared during today's visit. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Vanessa San Martin. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Tiffanie Tran LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/18/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/18/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 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 li