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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198011311
Report Date: 01/27/2023
Date Signed: 01/27/2023 03:29:11 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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754



FACILITY NAME:WHITTIER HEAD STARTFACILITY NUMBER:
198011311
ADMINISTRATOR:LISA FIELDING & DEBORAH HOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1761 WALNUT AVENUETELEPHONE:
(562) 591-9258
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90813
CAPACITY:80CENSUS: 30DATE:
01/27/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Patsy LeBlanc, Early Learning Center ManagerTIME COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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On 01/27/2023 at 2:00 pm an unannounced Required – 1 Year Inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katrina Chicote. Licensing staff announced purpose of visit and initially met with Staff (S1), Head Teacher, who granted entry to facility. Early Learning Center Manager (ELCM), Patsy LeBlanc and Program Administrator, Jenny Acosta were also present for inspection. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 80, per ELCM they have 60 enrolled. Facility is located on Whittier Elementary School campus. The program currently operates the following programs: AM Program from 7:45 AM to 11:15 AM, PM Program from 12:15 PM to 3:45 PM and a Full Day Program from 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM. LPA was taken on a guided tour of the facility of both indoors and outdoors. LPA observed required licensing postings on Parent Board in each classroom.

At the initial start of the site visit, there is a total census of 30 children and a total census of 12 teachers present. The facility is made up of four classrooms: RM 80 - CCT Part Day Preschool, RM 81 - Early Head Start (EHS) Full Day, RM 82 - Full Day, and RM 83 - EHS Full Day. LPA observed eight preschoolers with four staff (S6, S7, S8 and S9) in RM 80, RM 81 two preschoolers with two staff (S10 and S11) in RM 81, 12 preschoolers with two staff (S4 and S5), and eight napping preschoolers with two staff (S2 and S3) in RM 83.

Beginning at 2:02 PM, furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair in each classroom. LPA observed age appropriate tables and chairs available for children well maintained in each classroom. LPA observed learning stations for dramatic play, math, and science with toys well maintained free of loose and sharp parts and a library area available for quiet play. LPA observed floors and carpets to be free of hazards at time of inspection. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. There were cubbies observed as storage for children's belongings. Cots were inspected. LPA observed cots being used to be laid out not hindering walkways or blocking exits at time of inspection. Per Facility Representative (FR), linens are provided by the facility and washed by laundry service weekly.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Trevino CochranTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3385
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina ChicoteTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7658
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/27/2023
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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: WHITTIER HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 198011311
VISIT DATE: 01/27/2023
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Availability of drinking water was reviewed. LPA observed water pitchers with paper cups available for children. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. LPA observed bathrooms available for each classroom and a step up changing table in RM 81 that is within Title 22 Regulation requirements.

Snack/lunch menus were reviewed and observed posted at time of inspection. All meals and snacks are provided by the Long Beach Unified School District. Per FR, Full Day Programs are provided breakfast, lunch, and snack, AM Program provided breakfast, and PM program provided lunch, which staff picks up from cafeteria. LPA observed children transitioning to snack time and observed trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids at time of inspection.

A first aid kit is kept in each classroom and was inventoried for supplies. LPA observed carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed operable in each classroom. LPA observed smoke detectors present in the facility and fire extinguishers have been serviced on 08/01/2022. LPA observed disaster drill log available, last drill conducted on 01/25/2023. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. FR states that there are no poisons stored at the facility. At 2:08 PM, LPA observed medicine that is stored in RM 83 for C1 to have required documents and to be stored per Title 22 Regulation requirements. FR states isolation area for sick children is in school's Nurse's Office.

Beginning at 2:24 PM, outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age-appropriateness. LPA observed two play areas available for children. One play area has train play structure with spinning equipment well maintained and cushioning material below to absorb fall also well maintained. LPA observed this portion of outdoor play area to have grass area available. LPA observed other play area to have age appropriate multi-level play structure with slides that has cushioning material below to absorb fall all well maintained. LPA observed bicycles, plastic crawl tubes, and other age appropriate toys available for children to use outside that is free of loose and sharp parts. Required shade and fencing were inspected. LPA observed shaded area with benches available for children in outside play area. LPA advised that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. The children have access to their water fountains and water coolers that staff bring outside during outside play. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Trevino CochranTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3385
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina ChicoteTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7658
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2023
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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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: WHITTIER HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 198011311
VISIT DATE: 01/27/2023
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Teacher-child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Sign-in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed. LPA observed all children present signed in during inspection.

Beginning at 2:50 PM, staff and children’s records were reviewed. Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859.

Staff present did have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. All staff have been given on the-job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions. LPA observed Pediatric First Aid/CPR expires on 03/2023 for S11. LPA did not review confidential staff files during the inspection due to the staff confidential files being stored at the administrative office. All staff and employees have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption as a condition of employment with the Long Beach Unified School District.

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 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

The facility was found in compliance per Title 22 regulations, there will be no deficiencies cited today 01/27/2023.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site inspection by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.



Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Patsy LeBlanc.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Trevino CochranTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3385
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina ChicoteTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7658
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2023
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