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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198000225
Report Date: 01/11/2023
Date Signed: 01/11/2023 01:55:11 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: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: 54DATE:
01/11/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:05 PM
MET WITH:Yolanda Orozco, Education SpecialistTIME COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
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On 09/21/2022 at 9:40AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monique Ayala conducted an unannounced required 1-year inspection. LPAs met with Education Specialist, Yolanda Orozco who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. This is preschool age program with a toddler component that is licensed for 168 children. Preschool classroom 31 hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 11:30AM, Preschool classroom 28 is 8AM to 4PM and Preschool classroom 27 is 6:30AM to 6:00PM. Toddler hours for classroom 25 and 29 are 8:00AM to 3:30PM and room 29 is 6:30AM to 6:00PM. Per the Education Specialist there are 88 children enrolled.

The following classrooms were inspected: Room 29: 5 toddlers with 2 staff and Room 25: 4 toddlers with 2 staff, Room 26: 13 toddlers with 3 staff, Room 27: 20 children with 3 staff, Room 28: 12 preschoolers with 2 staff, Room 31: no children, class ends early and Room 29: Toddler classroom is closed due to low enrollment. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license.

The classroom furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free.

The facility provides breakfast, lunch, snacks and water to children in care.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana ChicoTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica AyalaTELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/11/2023
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: BASSETT HEAD START/ERWIN
FACILITY NUMBER: 198000225
VISIT DATE: 01/11/2023
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LPA observed that there are functioning smoke and carbon detectors in the facility. LPA observed a fully charged and serviced fire extinguisher. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 12/08/2023.

Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards.


All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. LPA was unable to review staff and children files, as the files are located in head start office. LPA will conduct a visit to the head start office at a later date to review files. Per Education Specialist, children's files are being converted to paperless.

LPA observed CPR anf First Aid verification for staff.

SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the Education Specialist.

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.


Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana ChicoTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica AyalaTELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/11/2023
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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: BASSETT HEAD START/ERWIN
FACILITY NUMBER: 198000225
VISIT DATE: 01/11/2023
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LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov. Lead teacher 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.

The facility was found to be in compliance with Title 22 Regulations; no deficiencies given today 01/11/2023.

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.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report was provided to Education Specialist, Yolanda Orozco.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana ChicoTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica AyalaTELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/11/2023
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