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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198011311
Report Date: 02/06/2025
Date Signed: 02/14/2025 03:22:40 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/14/2025 03:22 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:	WHITTIER HEAD START		FACILITY NUMBER:	198011311
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	LISA FIELDING & DEBORAH HO		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1761 WALNUT AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(562) 591-9258
CITY:	LONG BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90813
CAPACITY: 80	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 80	CENSUS: 29	DATE:	02/06/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	11:40 AM
MET WITH:	Early Learning Center Manager		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:00 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) Jeanette Estrada conducted an unannounced annual required inspection at the facility. LPA met with Early Learning Center Manager Keokuk Legarde. Facility Representative was informed of the purpose for the visit. This preschool is on the premises of Whittier Elementary School and operates Monday through Friday. There are four Head Start classrooms in this program. Room B82 Head Start preschool which operates from 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM for children 3-5 years old, Room B81 and Room B83 are Early Head Start programs and operate from 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM for children 2-3 years old and Room B80 is a Collaborative Co-Teaching (CCT) program which operates in two sessions; 7:45 AM to 11:15 AM and 12:15 PM to 3:45 PM. Upon arrival LPA observed 14 children in Room B82 with two staff, 7 children with three staff in Room B 83, and 8 children with two staff in Room B 81. There were no children present in Room B 80 at the time of the tour. The classrooms are separated in two different buildings. Each building has two classrooms. LPA inspected areas used by children. LPA observed all documents required to be posted in the classrooms. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair in each classroom. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated and are operable. Lighting was observed to be in operable condition. Children have access to cubbies in their classrooms to store their belongings. Floors of each classroom were observed to be clean and free of hazards. Children in Rooms B81, B82 and B83 are provided with a napping cot and sheet by the program. Per Facility Representative, the sheets are laundered by the program. Children have the option of bringing their own blanket which is taken home to be laundered weekly. Room B80 does not participate in nap time as it is a half day program. The designated isolation area is in the nurse's office and a child is accompanied by a teacher. There is one restroom available for each classroom. Each restroom contains 1 hand washing sink. Three restrooms contain two toilets and one restroom contains one toilet and one urinal. The EHS classrooms also have a diaper changing table in the classrooms. Per Facility Representative, diapering supplies are provided by the program and parents have the option of bringing their own supplies if desired.

Karen Chambers	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
Jeanette Estrada	TELEPHONE: (323) 229-6521
	DATE: 02/06/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2025

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: WHITTIER HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 198011311
	VISIT DATE: 02/06/2025

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The EHS classrooms assist children with potty training. All restrooms were observed to be clean and free of hazards. Children are supervised while using the restrooms.
Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in the classrooms via water fountains and portable water containers and cups. The facility tested for lead in drinking water on 6/28/23. There was no action level exceedance during this test.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and medications are stored inaccessible to children in care. In each classroom, cleaning supplies are stored in high shelves inaccessible to children. Medication is stored in the classroom's first aid backpacks. Currently there are four children which have medication (if needed) at the facility. LPA reviewed medication and observed it in its original packaging.
Per Facility Representative there are no poisons stored in the facility, there are no bodies of water. LPAs observed an operable carbon monoxide detector in each classroom and the facility has a centralized fire alarm system.
Parents sign in on the clipboard in each classroom. The program conducts an emergency drill each month. The last documented drill was conducted on 1/10/25.
This program provides breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack to the full day classrooms and for the half day classroom they provide breakfast in the AM session and lunch in the PM session. Meals are brought to the program from the elementary school cafeteria. Snacks are provided by the Head Start office. Children with allergies or personal preferences are provided an accommodation. Per Staff, children with medical food allergies are closely monitored during mealtimes. Menus are posted once a month in the classroom and they are also provided to parents.
The outdoor areas were inspected. The outdoor areas are fully enclosed. LPAs observed shaded areas for children and absorbent material under high climbing structures. Water is provided via a water fountain. The outdoor area is only used by the head start program, not by the elementary school. The classrooms alternate with each other to ensure safety.
Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness. Children's records contained all required documents and information. Staff records were reviewed. Files reviewed contained the required documents. At least one staff's pediatric first aid/cpr was approve by the EMSA and is current ( Expires 9/1/25).
Facility Representative was reminded Mandated Reporter training and pediatric first aid/cpr shall be completed every two years.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen Chambers	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette Estrada	TELEPHONE: (323) 229-6521
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/06/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2025

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

FACILITY NAME: WHITTIER HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 198011311
	VISIT DATE: 02/06/2025

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Facility Representative 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.
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. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
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/.
Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.
To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

No citations were issued during today's inspection. A notice of site visit was given to Facility Representative and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representative, Keokuk Legarde Early Learning Center Managers.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen Chambers	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette Estrada	TELEPHONE: (323) 229-6521
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/06/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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