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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198009691
Report Date: 01/23/2025
Date Signed: 01/23/2025 12:41:34 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/23/2025 12:41 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	HUERTA ELEMENTARY		FACILITY NUMBER:	198009691
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	ROSARIO VALCAREL		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	15415 S. PIONEER BLVD.		TELEPHONE:	(562) 210-4546
CITY:	NORWALK	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90650
CAPACITY: 38	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 33	CENSUS: 27	DATE:	01/23/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	11:00 AM
MET WITH:	Loretta Gallegos		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:00 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	01/23/25, at 11:00AM. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), T. Tran conducted an unannounced annual required visit at Huerta Elementary Head Start. Upon arrival, LPA met with Assistant Director, Loretta Gallegos. LPA announced the purpose of today’s visit. About 11:20AM, we toured all the licensed areas. LPA observed proper care and supervision and ratio. This is a Head Start program located on the Elementary School District premises. Facility serve two full-day classes in room 1 & 2. The facility hours of operation are 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Monday-Friday. Facility staff obtained current pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate. All center staff that were present during today’s inspection had fingerprint cleared and associated to the designated license number. LPA observed all posting requirements for operation on the posting board LIC 203A-License, LIC 610 A-Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC 9148-Earthquake Preparedness Check List, PUB 394-Notification of parent’s rights poster, LIC 613A- Personal Rights, PUB 269- Child Car Seat Law, Menus, Lead Testing in Drinking Water, and Activity Schedule. Sign in and out sheet procedures were reviewed. The facility roster was up to date and fire and emergency disaster drills were conducted monthly. Emergency disaster plan is updated and reflected to the current operation. Children and staff records were reviewed and in good order. LPA inspected the furniture and equipment for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Individual storage for children's belongings and learning materials was observed. Isolation area located in the quiet area in each classroom. Napping equipment observe to be in safe condition. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, paper towels, area safety and sanitation. All classrooms have trash can with tight lids, first aid supplies, smoke detectors; carbon monoxide/fire extinguishers were observed.

Denise Gibbs	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3385
Tiffanie Tran	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
	DATE: 01/23/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2025

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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: HUERTA ELEMENTARY	FACILITY NUMBER: 198009691
	VISIT DATE: 01/23/2025

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The facility provided breakfast, lunch, and snack. All food items were delivered from the central kitchen LPA observed the food preparation area to be cleaned and orderly with sufficient food supply and proper storage.

Outdoor play area was inspected for free of hazards. No bodies of water observed on the premises. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. Children have access to drinking water for indoor and outdoor.

Facility was informed of responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-540-4000. LPA advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to CCL within the time frame specified by the regulation, this includes any changes as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your location.

LPA informed the Facility Representative of the Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP) to provide many other helpful resources to the licensees and the public. LPA advised access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

Facility representative (FR), was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Denise Gibbs	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3385
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Tran	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/23/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2025

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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: HUERTA ELEMENTARY	FACILITY NUMBER: 198009691
	VISIT DATE: 01/23/2025

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CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND REMEDIATED LEAD EXCEEDANCES.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.
LPA referred FR to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

This 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 PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

The facility was found in compliance with Title 22 regulations, no deficiency was cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Loretta Gallegos.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Denise Gibbs	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3385
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Tran	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/23/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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