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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191805057
Report Date: 10/19/2026
Date Signed: 10/19/2026 12:09:47 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/19/2026 12:09 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:BLIND CHILDREN'S CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
191805057
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SARAH ORTHFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4120 MARATHON ST.TELEPHONE:
(323) 664-2153
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90029
CAPACITY: 81TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 65CENSUS: 53DATE:
10/19/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:50 AM
MET WITH:Sarah OrthTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:35 PM
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On Monday October 19, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joanne Solorio Campos conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with CEO Sarah Orth, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program that includes a toddler program and serves children 18 months old to 5 yrs old. This program operates Monday to Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. LPA observed 53 children (25 toddlers) with 17 staff. The Toddler component is physically separate from the preschool program both indoors and outdoors.

Sign in and out takes place inside each classroom. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Teacher and child ratio were observed, and present staff are fingerprinted cleared. The CEO stated no firearms, weapons, or poisons are located in the premises but there is a swimming pool located behind one of the preschool classrooms and accessible through the preschool play yard.

The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly area front lobby: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Menu, and PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, and Daily Schedule.

LPA entered classrooms 2, 3, 4, 5 (18-36 months). LPA observed 25 children with 8 staff. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate books, toys and manipulatives accessible to children. LPA observed cleaning solutions made inaccessible for children and stored in a top restroom cabinet. Licensing staff observed two restrooms, one in between classrooms 2 and 3 and one in between classrooms 4 and 5. LPA observed the restrooms to have working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. LPA observed children’s personal items to be in individual cubbies and mats for napping stored in the children’s cubbies.

Katrina Chicote
Joanne Solorio Campos
DATE: 10/19/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/19/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

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 licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: BLIND CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191805057
VISIT DATE: 10/19/2026
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LPA entered classrooms 7, 8 and 9 (3- 5 years). LPA observed 28 children and 9 staff present in the classrooms. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside the top cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach and open. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping mats with individual tight-fitted sheets, bookshelves, and other activity materials for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via water igloos and cups located within each classroom. LPA observed each classroom to have their own restroom observed an adaptive changing table in classroom 7 and classroom 9.

LPA observed central AC /heater and vents located on the ceiling. LPA observed the thermostat located in classroom and the temperature to be at 70. LPA observed the fire extinguishers located in classrooms and hallways and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on 7/27/26. Smoke detectors were not tested during this visit due to the detectors being wired to the emergency pull down fire alarm system. Carbon monoxide detectors are located in each classroom and are operable. The last emergency drill was conducted on 9/30/26.

First aid kits supplies are kept inside the classrooms, and LPA observed the kits to be fully equipped. During this visit, there are currently 4 children with medication or severe food allergies in the facility. Director stated the ill isolation area takes place in the health coordinators office and children utilize the staff restroom.

Licensing staff observed the outdoor play area to be fenced all around and the gates closed. There are 3 preschool play yards. Two yards for preschool children and one yard for the toddler program that is completely fenced and separated from the preschool yards. The equipment was observed to be free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA observed the play structure equipment to be age appropriate and areas around or under climbing equipment, are cushioned with material that may absorb a fall. For adequate shade, LPA observed large, fixed canopies. For outdoor water drinking, LPA’s observed water igloos and cups available for children.

LPA did observe the pool on site located behind classroom 9 and is accessible from one of the preschool play yards. Licensing staff observed the pool area to be surrounded by a chain link and iron fence and is over 10 feet high. The pool is used by the children as a therapeutic activity and when in use children will be supervised by Water Safety Certified staff. The pool remains closed and locked while not in use. The pool was observed in compliance with the required Title 22 regulations and LPA observed the required life ring, 12ft rescue pole with hook and the daily inspection log.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joanne Solorio Campos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/19/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/19/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: BLIND CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191805057
VISIT DATE: 10/19/2026
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This program provides breakfast, lunch and snack. Meals and snacks are prepared onsite. LPA Solorio-Campos informed director that any food brought from the children's homes shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. LPA observed the food preparation area to be towards the entrance of the facility through a hallway away from the corridor that leads to the classrooms. The kitchen has a closed door and was observed to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin and storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins with tight-fitting covers that are kept on. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents.

LPA Solorio-Campos reviewed the children’s roster, children’s files, staff files, and sign in/out sheets and were observed to be complete.

Director was advised that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com

Licensee 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.

CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES. 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16.

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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information) Lead testing was conducted on 05/08/26.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joanne Solorio Campos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/19/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/19/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: BLIND CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191805057
VISIT DATE: 10/19/2026
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for and removing any 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.

LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/.

Licensee 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.

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 [email protected]. 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.

At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Sarah Orth.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joanne Solorio Campos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/19/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/19/2026
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