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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020156
Report Date: 08/27/2026
Date Signed: 08/27/2026 06:09:27 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:MUSE ACADEMY INC., THEFACILITY NUMBER:
198020156
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		PAULA MERCADOFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1135 GAVIOTA AVETELEPHONE:
(310) 924-7515
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90813
CAPACITY: 18TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 7DATE:
08/27/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - OtherUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Temporary Director Sarah Kinney TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Calderon and Erica Lujan conducted unannounced case management - other visit at the above facility. LPA's met with Temporary Director Sarah Kinney who allowed LPAs entry into the facility. LPAs disclosed the purpose of today's visit.

At 11:35am visitor Co-Owner D.Jones that oversees The Muse Academy Inc arrived the facility, LPA disclosed reason for LPA's visit. LPA's were guided on a tour of the facility alongside S.Kinney and D.Jones. The purpose of this visit was to address observations and information obtained during visit date 8/19/26 and on 8/27/26.

During today's visit LPA's addressed the following:
- Consultation for Medical Notice for Child #1 based on 8/19/26 observation.
- Consultation on Reporting of Temporary Supervisor Sarah Kinney.
- Consultation addressing temperature control at the facility.
- Consultation on Potty Services, if applicable.
- Consultation on Personal Rights on Children's health and safety accommodation were given due to construction tools in room #2 (preschool license ) that is on the same premises and next to the infant room.
- Consultation on added furniture during construction and encumbered spaces.
- Deficiency given for hanging objects observed on crib when Child #1 was sleeping in the crib.
- Deficiency given for sleep sacks that were prior used for infants, per interview with staff.
Warren Birks
Ashley Calderon
DATE: 08/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/27/2026
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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: MUSE ACADEMY INC., THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020156
VISIT DATE: 08/27/2026
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LPA's were informed on 8/19/26 Potty training is currently not a service done at the above license, only done in the sister License -Preschool Day Center # 198020155; consultation was given.

During this visit, LPA requested and collected Children Roster and Page 2 of LIC9227 Individual Infant Sleep Plan (reviewed Child #1 does not have an exemption), and air conditioning maintenance invoices.

It was reported on 8/19/26 by Sarah Kinney and Owner of the Facility B.Harvey that Infant Room #1, had construction work done from dates: 7/29/26 - 8/10/26. It was observed and informed that two partitions were added to divide the napping area and the activity space; in addition a counter space for teacher use and LPA observed 1 cabinet used for teachers supplies materials and storage; LPA provided consultation on physical plant changes need to be reported to the Licensing Department - Main Office. Reporting Requirement 101212 (c) was reviewed with facility personnel's. LPA Calderon will return at a later date due to possible re-measurement of encumbered spaces.

On 8/19/26, it was observed that Preschool classroom in Room #2 (connected with Infant license) was left unattended with construction tools and equipment in room that was unlocked, had no locks/ knobs on the door, at times left unattended by construction workers present and was accessible; photos taken ???. On 8/19/26, It was observed that the infants were supervised by staff and Room #1 was remained closed at all times to prevent access to Room #2; in addition, bathroom by the office and adjacent from Room #1, was observed to have (3) bulletin boards with pushed pins although not used for infants, it can become a safety issue; consultation was given.

On 8/19/26 LPA's did not see diapering pad in the diaper changing table, one was added by the end of the visit in Room 1; consultation given. On 8/27/26 LPA's measured changing pad during today's visit; pad measured at 1 inch thick and changing table have raised sides of measurement of 5 inches which is above the regulation requirement of 3 inches, photos were taken.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ashley Calderon
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2026
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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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: MUSE ACADEMY INC., THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020156
VISIT DATE: 08/27/2026
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LPA's Calderon and Lujan on 8/19/26, took photos of the temperature reading at 11:38am, it read at 78F and 81F, during 8/19/26 visit LPA's observed facility to be warm, LPA's informed B. Harvey, during visit facility B.Harvey per their choice adjusted temperature to lower temperature in the facility, that day temperature outside was 89 F , per B.Harvey air conditioning (A/C) workers came to the facility 4 times to fix air condition; on 8/27/26 proof was provided with invoice dates 8/5/26 and 8/21/26 on A/C maintenance . consultation was given. On 8/27/26 LPA's provided PUB 528 flyer on Heat Prevention advisory and LPA will email CCLD Heat Prevention website.

The following observed on 8/19/26 alongside B.Harvey and S.Kinney; Child #1 crib had hanging sleep sack- color white with an owl on the front and gray triangles on the body of the sleep sack and a bib ; although sleep sack was not observed on Child #1. S.Kinney and Teacher #1 informed LPA's children use sleep sacks; during the visit sleep sack and bibs were removed from the crib and placed in child's personal belonging cubby; consultation was given.

Resource for infants provided- Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep / PIN20-24-CCP New Safe Sleep Regulations will be emailed.

During visit, LPA Calderon generated plan of correction (poc) cited on 8/19/26 regarding (2) staff associations and correction for 1 deficiency cited today; Letters were printed and provided.


Per California Code of Regulation Title 22, (1) deficiency / Type B were cited. An exit interview was conducted with Muse Academy Inc Co-Owner D.Jones, Facility Owner Brianna Harvey and Temporary Director Sarah Kinney.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ashley Calderon
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2026
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Created By: Ashley Calderon On 08/27/2026 at 05:58 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: MUSE ACADEMY INC., THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020156

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/27/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
09/30/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(1)

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101439.1 Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment
(3) There shall be no objects hanging above or attached to the side of the crib.
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On 8/19/26 visit Director Sarah Kinney removed Bib and Sleep Sack on Chid #1 (C1) crib , and placed in their personal belonging cubby. Per Owner B.Harvey will conduct a training on Infant Regulations including Safe Sleep; Harvey will submit and provided documentation of training by POC due date to LPA Calderon.
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On 8/19/26 Photos were taken at 11:09am of (2) hanging objects observed by LPA Calderon Teacher #1 and Temporary Director Sarah Kinney: Bib and Sleep Sack on Chid #1 (C1) crib while child was sleeping in the crib. In addition, Interviews with Teacher #1 and Temp. Director confirmed sleep sacks are used for infants; although not observed being used on infants.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Ashley Calderon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/27/2026


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