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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198006096
Report Date: 09/07/2022
Date Signed: 09/07/2022 12:13:51 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/07/2022 12:13 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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: 0	DATE:	09/07/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:00 AM
MET WITH:	Samantha Garcia		TIME COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

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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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Mora conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection. This is a preschool age program licensed for 34 children. LPA met with Family Services Specialist, Samantha Garcia. LPA guided self on tour of the classroom. 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 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m Monday through Friday. The program is set to start on September 13, 2022. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. LPA observed that no children were present on the date on inspection. There were also no teachers present. LPA observed required forms to be posted on the Parent Board located near entrance of facility. LPA observed the following: Facility License, Snack Menus, LIC 613A Personal Rights, PUB 269 Child Car Seat Poster, PUB 369 Notification of Parent's Rights, LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan and LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness. LPA 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 safe and sanitary operating conditions. All classroom floors were observed to be safe and clean. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE*

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora	TELEPHONE: (323) 896-6847
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/07/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/07/2022

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: 09/07/2022

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At this time, the children will wait outdoors with a teacher in case an isolation area is needed. 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 AM snack, lunch and PM snack. The facility uses an outside food vendor, Chefables, for all food items that are delivered on a daily basis. LPA observed jugs of water and disposable cups available for drinking water. All containers used for storage of solid wastes have a tight fitting cover 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 play yard is located behind the cafeteria. LPA observed the playground to be fully fenced and locked. The playground is used 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. LPA observed sufficient shade. Drinking water is available to children when outdoors via a portable water jug with disposable cups. No bodies of water or hazards were observed. All areas around or under high climbing equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall.

Transportation services are not provided at this facility. Sign in and out sheets were not reviewed due to no children being present.

Children's records were not reviewed during the inspection due to children's files not being available and will be reviewed at a later date. Staff files were not reviewed as staff files are kept at the Head Start Main Office in Pasadena and will be reviewed at a later date. If there are any deficiencies during that review, this report may be amended.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. Per Director, there are no children on medications. 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

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora	TELEPHONE: (323) 896-6847
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/07/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/07/2022

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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: 09/07/2022

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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.

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.

The licensee’s email address was obtained during this visit. The licensee was advised that email is public information.

There were no deficiencies given during this 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 Samantha Garcia, Family Services Specialist.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora	TELEPHONE: (323) 896-6847
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/07/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/07/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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