LPA’s observed children’s personal items to be in individual bins and cleaning solutions were observed to be stored inside a cabinet making it inaccessible to children. First aid kits supplies are kept inside the classrooms and LPA’s observed the kits to be fully equipped. During this visit, teacher Pauline stated that there are no with medication or severe food allergies in room #H2 and one child with medication in room #H1. Medication was observed to be stored inaccessible to children and labeled. Teacher Pauline stated no firearms, weapons, poisons nor bodies of water are in the premises and LPA’s did not observe any of the above mentioned.

All furniture and equipment were inspected and was observed to be in good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. Currently, the teacher’s office is used as an isolation area.

LPA’s Perry and Campos observed the playground to be fenced all around and the gate that leads to the sidewalk, closed and locked with a lock. The equipment was observed to be in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA’s observed 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, a large canopy as well as an ez-up were observed. For outdoor water drinking, there are water fountains available.

This program provides breakfast, lunch and p.m. snack. Meals and snacks are provided by the school cafeteria. For indoor water drinking, water fountains are available in the classrooms. LPA’s observed the food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. Storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair.

All staff present are trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. All staff have received an active criminal record clearance as a condition of their employment with the Montebello Unified School District. Children’s files were reviewed electronically and observed to be complete. LPA’s were unable to review staff files as they are located at the main Head Start Office.

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.