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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191871630
Report Date: 10/03/2024
Date Signed: 10/03/2024 03:09:04 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/03/2024 03:09 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:LA MIRADA HEAD STARTFACILITY NUMBER:
191871630
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MARCIE HOUCHENFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:5637 LA MIRADA AVE.TELEPHONE:
(323) 464-6982
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90038
CAPACITY: 75TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 45CENSUS: 37DATE:
10/03/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:15 PM
MET WITH:Liliana Aguirre, Per Child Development SpecialistTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:25 PM
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On Thursday, October 3, 2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Staicy Perry conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Liliana Aguirre, Child Development Specialist who guided LPA Perry on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool license serving children ages 2 years old to entry of kindergarten. License capacity serving 75 children. The facility operates Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Per Child Development Specialist, there are 45 children enrolled. Sign in and out takes place at the main entrance area of the classroom on a tablet. 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. Waiver on file for electronic signatures. Census was taken and LPA observed 37 and 8 staff.

LPA entered Classroom 03, LPA Perry observed children and 11 children and 3 staff present observing the children. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA Perry observed a step trash bin with a lid. All classroom doors were observed to have an alarm.



LPA entered Classroom 02, LPA Perry observed children and 12 children and 2 staff present observing the children. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA Perry observed a step trash bin with a lid. All classroom doors were observed to have an alarm.

LPA entered Classroom 01, LPA Perry observed children and 14 children and 2 staff present observing the children. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA Perry observed a step trash bin with a lid. All classroom doors were observed to have an alarm.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/03/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: LA MIRADA HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 191871630
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2024
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Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Perry. LPA observed central AC/heater. LPA observed the thermostat located in classroom and temperature to be at 70 degrees. LPA observed the fire extinguishers located in classrooms and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on 7/30/2024. 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 in classrooms and LPA Perry tested and are operable. The last emergency drill was conducted on 9/30/2024. LPA observed napping equipment cots to be in good condition and stored in the classroom. First aid kit supplies are kept inside the classrooms and LPA observed the kits to be fully equipped. During this visit, per Lilana, stated facility currently has one child with medication or severe food allergies. At this time, there is an area inside the office that is designated as the isolation area. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted and children will utilize staff restroom.

LPA entered the restroom, LPA Perry observed the restrooms to be in good condition with working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. LPA did observe a diaper changing table.

This program provides breakfast, lunch, and pm snack. Meals and snacks are provided by an outside vendor called Chefiables who deliver the meals daily. LPA Perry informed Lilana that any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. For water drinking, LPA Perry observed water jugs and disposable cups in the classrooms. LPA observed the food preparation area 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, and in good repair. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored in cabinet with a lock making it inaccessible for children to reach and open.

The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Menu, and Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148). PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, and Daily Schedule. LPA Perry observed sign in/out. The facility uses an electronic format for sign in and outs, Child Plus. LPA observed all children present to be signed in. Transportation services are not provided at this facility.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024
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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: LA MIRADA HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 191871630
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2024
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Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that the following are present: LIC 613A Personal Rights, Admission Agreement, LIC 700 Identification and Emergency form, LIC 701 Physician’s Report, LIC 995 Notification of Parent’s Rights, LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment and Immunization Record. LPA Perry reviewed the children’s roster, children’s files and observed the files to be complete. LPA did not review staff files during the inspection due to the staff files being stored at the administrative office located at the Foundation for Early Childhood Education Inc. main office. LPA will review staff files at a later time and date.

LPA Perry entered the outdoor play area. The outdoor play yard were observed to be fully fenced. Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Licensing staff observed age-appropriate toys and equipment. The areas around and under high climbing equipment or slides have a rubber cushioning that absorb a fall. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. A sufficient shaded area was observed. Lilana, Child Development Specialist states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and licensing staff did not observe any bodies of water during this. Liliana states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. For outdoor water drinking, staff bring out water jugs and disposable cups.

Items discussed during this visit:

1. The following items are prohibited by Licensing: Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility is a violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g) (2), The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Fire Clearance Violations, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both

2. Breakfast/Lunch/Snack Menus: Menus are required to be posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days must also be available upon request.

3. Current Children’s Roster: Each childcare facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024
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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: LA MIRADA HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 191871630
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2024
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4.LIC 311A - Records to be Maintained at the Facility: LPAs advised that forms, regulations, and quarterly updates can be accessed on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

5.Pediatric First Aid and CPR: At least one person trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR and EMSA approved must be present.

6.Designated Staff: The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence must be on file.

7.Qualifications: Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present must be available for review

8. Immunization Requirements: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or influenza declination

9.Children’s Records: must be available for review; including but not limited to, the following: Name, address, and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary.

Liliana 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 21-21.1CCP).
SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024
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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: LA MIRADA HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 191871630
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2024
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LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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-carecenters/.

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 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.

There were no deficiencies given during this inspection.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Liliana Aguirre, Child Development Specialist. Appeal rights discussed and provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024
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