L.a. Trade Technical College CDC

Recorded plan of correction

Per Director she will meet with Lead testing company today 10/6/26 to discuss plans of remediatation and forward timeline to LPA. LPA observed all lead exceedance sites to be inaccessible to children in care. Karen Chambers Portia Bowden DATE: 10/06/2026 DATE: 10/06/2026 Page: 3 of 6 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754 FACILITY NUMBER: 198015031 VISIT DATE: 10/06/2026 LPA observed cubbies labeled with children’s names, age appropriate toys, and dramatic play areas in each classroom. LPA observed floors in classrooms to be free of and clear of tripping hazards. LPA observed all trashcans to have tightly fitting covers. LPA observed 4 age appropriate toilets, 4 age appropriate sinks and 1 changing table in good repair in the bathrooms located in between the Butterfly and Firefly Class. LPA observed 4 age appropriate toilets, 6 age appropriate sinks and 1 changing table in good repair in the bathrooms located in between the Grasshopper and Bumblebee Class. Per Director, facility assists with potty training and diaper changing. LPA observed cots in each classroom, Per Director all linens are washed in the facility once a week and as needed. Per PIN 21-21-CCP lead testing to be conducted for all equipment used for drinking consumption. LPA observed Lead testing results dated 9/5/26 with 4 lead exceedances over 5.5, a type B deficiency will be issued. Per Director all drinking fountains with exceedance accessible to children in care have been capped off. LPA observed a do not use sign over kitchen sink with exceedance. Per Kitchen staff all food is delivered prepared and then distributed by kitchen staff. Per Director water for children’s consumption is obtained through filtered fountain system located in lobby of facility. Per Director fountain tested negative for Lead. LPA observed large pitcher on playground with paper cups readily accessible for children’s consumption while outdoors. LPA observed Disinfectants stored on a cabinet in each classroom on the highest shelf, inaccessible to children in care. All food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. LPA observed an allergy list located in each classroom. LPA observed allergy list on wall of kitchen. LPA observed knives stored in a locked box in the offlimit kitchen area behind the counter. Outdoor play area was observed to be enclosed with playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA observed a two story apparatus with cushioned turf beneath. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. There is adequate shade in the play yard. DATE: 10/06/2026 DATE: 10/06/2026 Page: 4 of 6 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754 FACILITY NUMBER: 198015031 VISIT DATE: 10/06/2026 LPA reviewed 11 staff files. LPA observed Current Mandated Reporter certificates for all staff. LPA observed current Pediatric CPR/ First Aid with EMSA certification for 11 staff. LPA reviewed 3 Children’s files and observed them to be complete. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. 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 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. DATE: 10/06/2026 DATE: 10/06/2026 Page: 5 of 6 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754 FACILITY NUMBER: 198015031 VISIT DATE: 10/06/2026 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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/.) 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. One Type B Deficiency was observed during today’s inspection for lead exceedance A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Latanya Hardy. Appeal Rights were provided. DATE: 10/06/2026 DATE: 10/06/2026 Page: 6 of 6