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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191605714
Report Date: 05/22/2025
Date Signed: 05/22/2025 02:33:22 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/22/2025 02:33 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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:CARMELITOS HEAD STARTFACILITY NUMBER:
191605714
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MARTHA VILLAFANA & KIRSTENFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:5250 VIA PASILLOTELEPHONE:
(310) 428-1926
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90805
CAPACITY: 52TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 52CENSUS: 14DATE:
05/22/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Early Learning Center Manager Veronica Mejorado TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:40 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanette Estrada conducted an unannounced case management inspection for the purpose of following up on an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) submitted to the Department. LPA met with Early Learning Center Manager Veronica Mejorado and explained the reason for the visit. There were 14 napping children present during the inspection. Early Learning Center Manager Keokuk Legarde joined at a later time.

The Department received a UIR on 5/16/25 regarding an incident that occurred on 5/15/25. The incident involved Child 1 and Child 2 who were reported to be struggling over a toy. Child 1 was struck by Child 2 on the head with the toy. Child 1 was taken to the doctor by their parent and received staples on the wound.
Per interviews conducted today, Staff 1 witnessed the incident and stated that they were standing at the block area next to where Child 1 and Child 2 were playing. Staff 1 heard Child 2 scream prompting them to turn and as they turned, saw that the children were in a tug -o-war position with the item and Child 2 struck Child 1 with the item within seconds. Per Staff 1, they were walking over to the two children to assist them as they witnessed the incident. Per Staff 2, they were assisting with the restrooms and witnessed Staff 1 actively supervising the area. Per Staff interviews, Child 1 was immediately provided first aid and parent was called right away. Parent picked up child within approximately 30 minutes and was provided with a written report. Facility was later informed that Child 1 received staples on the wound. Child returned on 5/19/25 with a doctor's note and no restrictions.
Per Staff, they removed the item used during the incident, they review safety procedures with children and they will be attending a training on active supervision on 5/22/25.
Based on interviews no deficiencies are cited today. A notice of site visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted with Facility Representatives-Veronica Mejorado and Keokuk Lagarde. A copy of this report was provided.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/22/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)
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