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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191890350
Report Date: 05/01/2023
Date Signed: 05/01/2023 03:05:47 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754



FACILITY NAME:GARDEN OF PROGRESS HEAD STARTFACILITY NUMBER:
191890350
ADMINISTRATOR:CANDIDA ESPINOZAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:360 S. GLESS ST.TELEPHONE:
(323) 264-4039
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90033
CAPACITY:34CENSUS: 30DATE:
05/01/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:10 PM
MET WITH:Candida Espinoza TIME COMPLETED:
03:20 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Mora conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection. LPA met with Center Manager, Candida Espinoza. This is a preschool age program licensed for a maximum capacity of 34 children. The facility operates Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Per the Center Manager, there are 34 children enrolled. Waiver for Sign In/Outs was observed to be posted. During this inspection, LPA also addressed unusual incidents that occurred on 01/24/23 (Incident #1), 02/06/23 (Incident #2), 02/09/23 (Incident #3), and 03/08/23 (Incident #4).

At approximately 1:15 PM LPA Mora began facility tour with Center Manager, Candida Espinoza. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. LPA observed 15 children napping with 02 staff present in Room 1 and 10 children napping with 02 staff in Room 2. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. During this inspection, all children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times.

Licensing staff observed required forms to be posted on the Parent Board located near entrance of facility. Licensing staff observed the following: Facility License, Snack Menus, LIC 613A Personal Rights, PUB 269 Child Car Seat Poster, PUB 369 Notification of Parent's Rights, and LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan. LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills were reviewed, last drill conducted 04/2023.

Licensing staff observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All surfaces and materials accessible to children, including toys, are toxic free. All toilets are in good repair, safe and sanitary operating conditions. All classroom floors were observed to be safe and clean.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia GuangorenaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy MoraTELEPHONE: (323) 896-6847
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: GARDEN OF PROGRESS HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 191890350
VISIT DATE: 05/01/2023
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At this time, the office space 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.

Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and PM snack. All food and snacks are brought daily from an outside vendor, Chefables. LPA observed jugs of water and disposable cups available for drinking water.

All containers used for storage of solid wastes have a tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Storage areas for poisons are locked. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.

The outdoor playgrounds 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. The Center Manager states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and licensing staff did not observe any bodies of water during this. Center Manager states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

Transportation services are not provided at this facility. The facility uses an electronic format for sign in and outs, Child Plus. LPA observed all children present to be signed in.



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 explained that staff files need to be readily available per the new CARE tool. A technical violation is being issued as a result.


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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia GuangorenaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy MoraTELEPHONE: (323) 896-6847
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: GARDEN OF PROGRESS HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 191890350
VISIT DATE: 05/01/2023
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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 observed that children do not have the individual LIC 627, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment and Physician's Report on file. These forms need to be readily available per the new CARE Tool. A technical violation is being issued.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. Per Lead Teacher, the facility does provide incidental medical services. Storage of medications and administrative file was reviewed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

LPA reviewed incident reports for all four incidents 01/24/23 (Incident #1), 02/06/23 (Incident #2), 02/09/23 (Incident #3), and 03/08/23 (Incident #4); documentation was obtained. No follow-up is necessary regarding the incidents. The incidents appear to be unusual accidents. None of the incidents resulted in any of the children needing medical attention. LPA spoke to Center Manager about the importance of constant supervision of children at all times to prevent any similar incidents.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia GuangorenaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy MoraTELEPHONE: (323) 896-6847
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: GARDEN OF PROGRESS HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 191890350
VISIT DATE: 05/01/2023
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Staff was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

There were no deficiencies cited for the Annual Inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Norma Juarez. Appeal rights explained and provided.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia GuangorenaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy MoraTELEPHONE: (323) 896-6847
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2023
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