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525 S. STEWART DR., Covina CA 91723 · License #198010308 · School Age Day Care Center
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101223(2) · Personal Rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodation, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
Child stated she was running and climbed on the slide and as she was going down fast she fell off and fell on the Director states they have already began to place padding under and around the side of the slide and have it blocked off until it is safe for the children to use. Director states will send the department a declaration before 05/04/2026 when the area of the slide will be completed by. cement ground and got a huge scrap on her face by her eye. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
101238.2(d)(1) · Outdoor Activity Space: (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned.
LPA observed the outdoor pavement is uneven and has several cracks that have been filled in and the slide Director states they have already began to place padding under and around the side of the slide and have it blocked off until it is safe for the children to use. Director states will send the department a declaration before 05/04/2026 when the area of the slide will be completed by. area at the time of the incidnet of the child falling off it, did not have cushion matierial, they were removed and had not been replaced at that time which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
101238.2(d)(1) · (d)The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1)In a safe condition for the activities planned.
Per director the tile paddig has been ordered and are due to arrive by 03/20/26. Proof of purchase/invoice will be provided to LPA by due date LPA observed 6 black square-shaped tile padding under the three play structures in the school age play yard were removed and have not been replaced which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care Christina Gabelman NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mary Silva NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/13/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101161(a) · Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.
Based on disclosures made by children and staff confirmation during interviews the facility Director states the facility will submit a written declaration on the steps they will take to ensure that no commingling is conducted at all and at any time. Original declaration with signature and date will be mailed and an email copy will be sent to the LPA on 03/16/2026. does commingle school age and preschool children at the opening of school and at the closing of the school day. Christina Gabelman NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Reyes NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/12/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
101223(2) · Personal Rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodation, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
A swing chain separated from the shackle, causing the child to fall and hurt her knee and day care children were exposed Director states they removed the broken swing and the slide is temporally taped up with electrical tape until the paint is dried and removed. Director states they will come up with a weekly maintenance check list to ensure all hazardous materials and items are safe and healthful for the children and will send to hazardous materials. A slide was painted with unknown toxic or non toxic paint and children used the slide and got paint on their clothes shoes and hands. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. a copy to the LPA by 03/20/2026.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101238(a) · Buildings and Grounds: The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors
The fire department requested to have the latches on the front gate doors Director states they will ensure the front door gates are unlocked during day care days and hour per the fire department guidelines and will install doors with a punch code for entering and panic hardware. As for the uneven asphalt the facility has filled in the cracks and will ensure supervision of the removed and open during day care days and hours and panic hardware installed, however no panic hardware have been installed as of this date. Also there is uneven asphalt in the outdoor play area. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. children is being conducted at all times until the asphalt is worked on to be evened out over time. Director states will send the LPA a time line plan of the corrected asphalt by 03/20/2026.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101238(a) · Buildings and Grounds: The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors
Based on LPA observation on 02/11/2026, All the fire extinguishers in the facility Director stated that she had all the fire extinguishers serviced on 02/13/2026. LPA verified all were serviced and have an updated tag date of 02/13/2026. expired on 12/20/2024 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101227(22)(A) · Food Services (22) Equipment necessary for the storage, preparation and service of food or snacks shall be provided, and shall be well-maintained. Necessary equipment shall include, but not be limited to: (A) Hot and cold running water.
The facility kitchen Director stated the hot water was turned back on during this inspection and LPA verified it was back on. Facility will make a plan and submit to the LPA on how they will ensure the hot water is always working properly. does not have hot water for the washing and/or drying cycle to ensure that dishes and utensils are cleaned and sanitized which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Christina Gabelman NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Reyes NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/23/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
101238(a) · Buildings and Grounds: The childcare center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.
LPA observed in the school age classrooms Paint is chipping off, all the Director stated that she had all the fire extinguishers serviced on 02/13/2026. LPA verified all were serviced and have an updated tag date of 02/13/2026. walls, all baseboards need cleaning/fixed, need floor tiles, windows need coverings and or curtains cleaned or replaced. All window seals need cleaning, ceiling air venst need cleaning, several outlet covers missing which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101238.3(a) · Indoor Activity Space: The floors of all rooms shall have a surface that is safe and clean.
LPA observed in the preschool classroom carpets, floors including all corners need cleaning, removal of all wax buildup and missing tiles which Director stated that she had all the fire extinguishers serviced on 02/13/2026. LPA verified all were serviced and have an updated tag date of 02/13/2026. poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Christina Gabelman NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Reyes NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/23/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101239(n) · Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.
LPA observed Furniture need painted/cleaned which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal Director stated that she had all the fire extinguishers serviced on 02/13/2026. LPA verified all were serviced and have an updated tag date of 02/13/2026. right risk to person in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101238.2(d)(1) · Outdoor Activity Space: (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned.
LPA observed the outdoor pavement is uneven and has several cracks which poses/posed a potential Director stated that she had all the fire extinguishers serviced on 02/13/2026. LPA verified all were serviced and have an updated tag date of 02/13/2026. health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Christina Gabelman NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Reyes NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/23/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101225(c) · Transportation: (c) Motor vehicles used to transport children shall be maintained in a safe operating condition. The
LPA observed the facility has 3 vans, 1 van the tires are balding and another 1 the tags are expired as of December 2025 which poses/posed a Director stated that she had all the fire extinguishers serviced on 02/13/2026. LPA verified all were serviced and have an updated tag date of 02/13/2026. potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101238.3(a) · Indoor Activity Space: There shall be at least 35 square feet of indoor activity space per child based on the total licensed capacity. (b)The floors of all rooms shall have a surface that is safe and clean. The
LPA observed 1 of the 3 licensed school age Director stated that she had all the fire extinguishers serviced on 02/13/2026. LPA verified all were serviced and have an updated tag date of 02/13/2026. class room is cluttered with allot of miscellaneous items and is being used as a storage. One of the entrance door is broken and protruding/wilting from rain build up on the ceiling and walls which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Christina Gabelman NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Reyes NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/23/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
101239(n) · (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.
Per director, AC units will be removed, caution tape will be temporarily placed on the slide to prevent usage and injuries, work orders will be placed to remediate the deficiencies cited in the school-aged play yard. A copy of the work order will be provided and LPA will conduct visit by POC due date. LPAs observed two air conditioning (AC) units outside the windows of room #1 protruding into the play yard; the AC filter is covered with a metal mesh and is warm to the touch. LPAs observed the play structure with metal slide to have a crack at the end/bottom,which poses a potential risk of the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care. Christina Gabelman NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mary Silva NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/12/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101239(n) · (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.
Per director facility the AC units will be removed to a higher location out of reach of children. Director will complete POC by due date. LPA observed two air conditioning wall units protruding out of the window into the playground. The filter is covered with a metal mesh that is warm to the touch posing a safety concern to children in care. Christina Gabelman NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mary Silva NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/09/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
101239(n) · (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.
Per director will ensure the filter around the air conditioning wall units are barricaded to ensure to safety of children in care by POC due date. LPA observed two air conditioning wall units protruding out of the window into the playground. The filter is exposed and warm to the touch causing a safety concern to children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
101216(g)(2) · (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.
Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above staff #2 is missing health screening report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Per Director Staff #2 will complete Health Screening and submit to LPA by POC due date Christina Gabelman NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mary Silva NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/12/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101239(n) · (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.
Per director will ensure the wall units are either barricaded or moved from the bottom of the window to top of the window. LPA observed two air conditioning wall units with sharp pointed corners, protruding out of the window into the playground causing a safety concern to children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
101216(g)(2) · (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.
Per Director Staff #2 will complete Health Screening and submit to LPA by POC due date Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above staff #2 is missing health screening report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Christina Gabelman NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mary Silva NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101216(g)(2) · Personnel Requirements (2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following
Deficient Practice Statement Based on file review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in staff #1 and staff #2 were missing health screening which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/28/2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101221(b)(8) · Child's Records (b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (8) Medical assessment, including ambulatory status as specified in Section 101220, and the following health information
Deficient Practice Statement Based on (record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Child #1 did not have physcians report completed which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/28/2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101229(1) · 101229- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation.
Per Site Supervisor, she has provide training to all staff in regards to the responsibility for providing care and supervision and will submit the training agenda, materials and staff sign in attendance for the training to LPA Garcia via email by POC due date 07/30/2021, in order to clear this citation. LPAs interview disclosure confirmed by staff that incident took place where children were left unsupervised. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101215.1(d) · 101215.1- Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties: (d)- The child care center director, or the substitute director as specified in (f) below, shall be on the premises during the hours the center is in operation.
Per Site Supervisor, she and the Director & Head Teacher will take the Step II Operations and Recordkeeping online training https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/how-to-become-licensed/ccc-online-orientations and will submit certificate of completion to LPA Garcia via email by or before 08/13/21 in order to clear this citation. LPAs Interview with Director determined that Director is at the site 2-3 times a month. Per Site Supervisor interview disclosures and staff interviews confirm Site Supervisor is present at the facility 2-3 days a week. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. In addition, Site Supervisor will submit compliance plan declaration to ensure the child care center has a Director or Subsitute Director on the premises during the hours the center is in operation to LPA Garcia on or before POC due date of 08/13/2021.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.