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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198000225
Report Date: 11/14/2019
Date Signed: 11/14/2019 11:36:28 AM

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:BASSETT HEAD START/ERWINFACILITY NUMBER:
198000225
ADMINISTRATOR:R. DUCOING/Y. OROZCOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:943 N. SUNKIST AVENUETELEPHONE:
(626) 931-3161
CITY:LA PUENTESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91746
CAPACITY:168CENSUS: 104DATE:
11/14/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:02 AM
MET WITH:Rosie DucoingTIME COMPLETED:
11:51 AM
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An unannounced Annual/Required Inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lissete Gonzalez. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 168 children. LPA met with Director, Rosie Ducoing, who guided Analyst on a tour of the facility. This is a Head Start preschool program operated by Bassett Unified School District. The program consists of a full day program in Rooms 25,26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 and a part-time day morning program in Rooms 31 and 32 from Monday through Friday.

This facility is licensed for a capacity of 128 preschoolers and 40 toddlers for a total capacity of 168. Rooms 27, 28, 31 and 32 are the Preschool rooms. Rooms 25, 26, 29 and 30 are the Toddler rooms.

All areas identified on the Indoors and Outdoors Facility Sketch were inspected. LPA observed 7 toddlers with 2 Staff members in Room 25; 11 toddlers with 4 Staff Members in Room 26; 23 preschoolers with 3 staff members in Room 27; 23 preschoolers with 3 Staff members in Room 28; 7 Toddlers and 2 Staff members in Room 29; 6 Toddlers and 2 Staff members in Room 30; 11 preschoolers and 2 Staff members in room 31; 16 preschoolers and 2 Staff members in Room 32. Teacher child ratios were observed and staff names recorded.
Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness, good repair and free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Napping equipment (cots) and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage and cleanliness. Children take their blankets and sheets home to wash weekly. Storage for children's belongings and isolation area were inspected. Ill isolation area is in the quiet area of each room. Drinking water is readily available indoors for children to drink freely via a water jug or water fountain.

Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. First Aid supplies were inventoried. Medication policy, including administering,
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina GabelmanTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3380
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lissete GonzalezTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2019
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: BASSETT HEAD START/ERWIN
FACILITY NUMBER: 198000225
VISIT DATE: 11/14/2019
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labeling, storage, and records were reviewed.

Food preparation and storage located in each classroom and were observed to be clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin. Food is provided by the Nutrition Services Department within the school district cafeteria. The facility provides, breakfast, lunch and a PM snack to the full day program and breakfast and lunch to the AM part time session. Proper storage of food, beverages and snacks was reviewed. Food menus were posted in a place that is visible by the child’s authorized representative. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins had tight-fitting covers that are kept on, are in good repair and are kept outside of the classrooms. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible.

Outdoor play equipment was inspected for safety, free of sharp, loose pointed parts, good repair and age appropriateness. The surface of the outdoor activity area was observed to be maintained in a safe condition, and free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. Drinking water was available outdoors via a water fountain or water jug with disposable cups. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards were observed.

A sampling of children’s emergency information was reviewed. Children and Staff files were not reviewed as files are kept at the District's Main Office. If there are any deficiencies during that review, this report may be amended. All staff is fingerprint cleared, as a condition of employment through the school district. Staff provided proof of current Pediatric First Aid and CPR H. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence has been reported to the department.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS). The 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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE: 2 OF 3
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina GabelmanTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3380
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lissete GonzalezTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2019
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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: BASSETT HEAD START/ERWIN
FACILITY NUMBER: 198000225
VISIT DATE: 11/14/2019
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There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection.

An exit interview was conducted with Rosie Ducoing, Director. A copy of this report and Notice of Site Visit was provided. Appeal rights were issued and discussed.



The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina GabelmanTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3380
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lissete GonzalezTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2019
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