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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198006096
Report Date: 12/04/2019
Date Signed: 12/04/2019 03:09:05 PM

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:	EAST LOS ANGELES OCCUPATIONAL CENTER, HEAD START		FACILITY NUMBER:	198006096
ADMINISTRATOR:	MARCIE HOUCHEN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2100 MARENGO STREET		TELEPHONE:	(323) 223-1283
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90033
CAPACITY:	34	CENSUS: 12	DATE:	12/04/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:05 PM
MET WITH:	Julie Ortega, Teacher		TIME COMPLETED:	03:24 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	An unannounced Annual Random Inspection was conducted on this day by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lissete Gonzalez. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 34 children. LPA met with Teacher, Julie Ortega who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. This is a Head Start preschool program which is operated by Foundation for Early Childhood Education and is located on the premises of the East Los Angeles Occupational Center. The program consists of a full day session from 8:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. and a part-time session from 8:30am to 12:00p.m., operating in the same classroom (Room 19) Monday through Friday. The classroom numbers are defined by #01 for the full day session and #02 for the part time session. All areas identified on the Indoors and Outdoors Facility Sketch were inspected. LPA observed a total of 12 children with three Staff members in Room #01. There were no children present for Room #02 (part day session) during this inspection. Teacher child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Sign in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed. INDOORS: Furniture and equipment was 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 home weekly to wash. Storage for children's belongings and isolation area were inspected. Ill isolation area is the quiet area of each room. Drinking water is available indoors for children to drink freely via a water jug and disposable cups. A dual Carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector is present. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. First Aid supplies were inventoried. A review of the medication policy, including administering, labeling, storage, and records was made. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE: 1 OF 3

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina Gabelman	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3380
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lissete Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/04/2019

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2019

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: EAST LOS ANGELES OCCUPATIONAL CENTER, HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 198006096
	VISIT DATE: 12/04/2019

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Food menus were reviewed. Food is provided by an outside vendor called Chefables. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness for children in care. The facility provides, breakfast, lunch and a PM snack for the full day session; breakfast and lunch are provided for the part time session. Food preparation area was toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins had tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children

OUTDOORS: The outdoor play yard is located next to the cafeteria, was observed to be fully fenced and exclusively used by the preschool program. The outdoor play equipment was inspected for safety, free of sharp, loose pointed parts, good repair and age appropriateness. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. Drinking water is available to children when outdoors via a portable 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. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall.

RECORDS REVIEW: Children's records were reviewed. Sampling of children’s emergency information was reviewed and appeared to be current. Staff files were not reviewed as staff files are kept at the Head Start Main Office in El Monte and will be reviewed at a later date. If there are any deficiencies during that review, this report may be amended. Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 provided proof of current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's was posted.

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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina Gabelman	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3380
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lissete Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/04/2019

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2019

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: EAST LOS ANGELES OCCUPATIONAL CENTER, HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 198006096
	VISIT DATE: 12/04/2019

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The following was discussed with the Director: As of January 1, 2018, Health & Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/.

No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Teacher, Julie Ortega. Appeal rights, a copy of this report, and Notice of Site Visit was provided.

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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina Gabelman	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3380
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lissete Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/04/2019

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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