198016033-9-26-2019-33-CC-LGOZ-BGDQ6F-20190926115329

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198016033
Report Date: 09/26/2019
Date Signed: 09/26/2019 11:53:38 AM

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:	RAMONA GARDEN HEAD START		FACILITY NUMBER:	198016033
ADMINISTRATOR:	MARITZA ARCHER		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2830 LANCASTER AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(626) 227-1210
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90033
CAPACITY:	27	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	09/26/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:43 AM
MET WITH:	Jocelyn Tucker		TIME COMPLETED:	12:08 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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lissete Gonzalez conducted an unannounced case management inspection on this date. LPA met with Program Manager, Jocelyn Tucker and toured the facility. Also present were the School Readiness Coordinator, Norma Juarez, and Teacher, Jennifer Alvarado. There were 0 children present. LPA conducted the inspection for the purpose of addressing a capacity decrease and the addition of a toddler option to the preschool license. Licensee is requesting a decrease to 0 preschoolers and 20 toddlers to be added to the capacity. Licensee is choosing to provide care only to the toddler age group. Prior to providing care to preschool age children, licensee acknowledges that Community Care Licensing will be notified. Program Administrator, Jocelyn Tucker, states the children that age out of the toddler option age range will have the option to transition to Foundation for Early Childhood Education Ramona Gardens Preschool Head Start located across the street. LPA inspected the classroom and outdoor playground that will be designated for the toddler option. LPA measured and inspected the toddler classroom. LPA observed age appropriate equipment, toys, and supplies for toddler children. The classroom has designated an isolation area with a mat available in the Director’s office for ill children waiting to be picked up. There are napping cots available for the toddler children. Per Program Administrator, linens and bedding will be laundered by a staff member every Friday. LPA observed a landline in the classroom. LPA tested the smoke and carbon monoxide combination detector located in the toddler classroom and found it to be operational. There are emergency supplies and a first aid kit located in the classroom. There is a parent board with the required postings at the entrance to the classroom. The children will be signed in and out electronically. The electronic signatures will be stored in the Child Plus database and the server to the database is maintained by at LACOE. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE: 1 OF 3

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Adriana Hernandez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3362
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lissete Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/26/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2019

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: RAMONA GARDEN HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 198016033
	VISIT DATE: 09/26/2019

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There is a changing table is located in the classroom within arm's reach of a sink. There is a bathroom adjacent to the classroom with 2 toilets and 2 sinks. The restroom was observed to be clean and hazard free. There is drinking water available in form of a water jug with disposable cups located in the toddler classroom. Cleaning supplies are kept in a locked cabinet underneath the sink located inside the classroom. There are trash cans with tight fitting lids available in the classroom. Central air and heating are available in the classroom.

LPA observed snack and meal menus in the classroom. Meals are prepared by Chefables and delivered to facility daily. The kitchen within the facility will be used to maintain meals warm through a food warmer. There is a microwave, refrigerator, and storage space for supplies. The kitchen was observed to be clean and orderly.

The outdoor playground was inspected and measured. There is age appropriate play equipment in the toddler yard. There is a fence separating the toddler playground from the preschool playground. No hazards or violations were observed. The outdoor space is fenced. Drinking water will be provided in form of water jugs and disposable cups. There is adequate shade in the yard.

The toddler classroom measurements can accommodate a capacity of 26 children; the outdoor measurements can accommodate 24 children. Based on the measurements the facility can accommodate 20 toddlers. There is a current and valid fire clearance on file with the Department.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual -
Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is
provided, a Plan for Providing 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

Exit interview conducted with Program Manager, Jocelyn Tucker. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided and explained.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Adriana Hernandez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3362
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lissete Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/26/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2019

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: RAMONA GARDEN HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 198016033
	VISIT DATE: 09/26/2019

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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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32	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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Adriana Hernandez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3362
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lissete Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/26/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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