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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198001533
Report Date: 10/16/2025
Date Signed: 10/16/2025 11:17:22 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/16/2025 11:17 AM - 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:FREMONT ELEMENTARY HEAD START/STATE PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
198001533
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MARIANA SANCHEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:200 W. MADISON AVE.TELEPHONE:
(323) 887-2172
CITY:MONTEBELLOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90640
CAPACITY: 42TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 31CENSUS: 27DATE:
10/16/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:12 AM
MET WITH:Paz Maria Soto, Education SpecialistTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:35 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility on 10/16/25 at 09:12 a.m. At 09:30 a.m., LPA met with Lead Teacher Eva Serrano to whom the reason for the inspection was disclosed. LPA conducted a self-tour of the facility. This is a Head Start/State preschool program which is operated by Montebello Unified School District and is located on the premises of Fremont Elementary School. Entrance to the facility is through Madison Ave Gate 6 and 7. The program consists of two classrooms (Room 01 and Room 02). Operation hours are Monday – Friday from 08:15 a.m.– 02:15 p.m. Per lead teacher, there are 31 children enrolled. At 09:53 a.m., Paz Maria Soto Education Specialist arrived and assisted LPA with the rest of the inspection.

All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Room 01:16 children with 02 staff and Room 02:13 children with 03 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded on the attached LIC859. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times.

LPA observed the facility to be clean and sanitary conditions. The Indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Drinking water was readily available indoors and outdoors. LPA observed classrooms have water dispenser with disposable cups. Facility refills water as needed. LPA observed cots are used as napping equipment and children have their own cubby. At this time, the "isolation area room" is used as an isolation area. A mat is available for an ill child to rest on. Children's restrooms are inside the classroom and were observed to be safe and in sanitary conditions. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children.


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/16/2025
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: FREMONT ELEMENTARY HEAD START/STATE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198001533
VISIT DATE: 10/16/2025
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All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. LPA observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the entrance of both classrooms. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Facility provides breakfast, snack, and lunch. Food is provided by the Elementary cafeteria. All food is protected from contamination. Lead teacher states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. First Aid supplies are available. LPA observed a current Emergency disaster drill. Last drill documented was on 10/16/25 due to the Great Shakeout which LPA also participated in. LPA observed a functioning carbon monoxide detector.

LPA took a tour of the outdoor play area and inspected the outdoor play equipment for any lose or pointed parts. Outdoor areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall. LPA advised the education specialist to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed on the child plus application to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Children present were signed in and children’s roster was reviewed and was observed to be current. LPA reviewed staff/children's files and were observed to be complete.


AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. LPA observed 2 out of 2 medications had all the required documentation and kept in an inaccessible area. 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/.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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: FREMONT ELEMENTARY HEAD START/STATE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198001533
VISIT DATE: 10/16/2025
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Education Specialist 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. All staff have received an active criminal record clearance as a condition of their employment with the Montebello Unified School District.

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-proces.

Education Specialist 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.

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. 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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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

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



Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Education Specialist Paz Maria Soto.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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