<meta name="robots" content="noindex">
Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600763
Report Date: 01/18/2023
Date Signed: 01/18/2023 02:41:42 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 01/18/2023 02:41 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108



FACILITY NAME:ECS - HAMMOND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
376600763
ADMINISTRATOR:JAIME CABRERAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:455 PALM AVENUETELEPHONE:
(619) 575-4448
CITY:IMPERIAL BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91932
CAPACITY:49CENSUS: DATE:
01/18/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:15 AM
MET WITH:Maria MarchandTIME COMPLETED:
02:45 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
On 01/18/23, at 10:15AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luigi Gargaro, conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit and met with Site Supervisor, Maria Marchand. Ms. Marchand was installed as the new site supervisor and a change of director packet was submitted to analyst during visit. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. The preschool program consists of full day sessions which run from 8:00AM-3:30PM for classroom Room #1 and 8:00AM-2:30PM for Room #4 and operates during the conventional school year. Days of operation are Monday-Friday. There are currently two classrooms, classrooms #1 and #4, in operation. The following ratios were observed: Classroom #1 - The Early Head Start Classroom (serves children ages 2 through 3 years): There were 7 children present under the supervision of staff members Margarita Magallon and Karla Correa and Early Head Start Specialist Jennifer Anthony; Classroom #4 - The Head Start Classroom (serves children ages 3 through 5 years): There were 13 children present under the supervision of staff members Lizette Ferreira, Lupita Arroyo and Patty Castro

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe.

Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided through the program's central kitchen and are kept in facility kitchen warmers until served to children. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/18/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 1 of 2


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: ECS - HAMMOND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600763
VISIT DATE: 01/18/2023
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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one staff member has CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities.

The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS) and has a plan delineating how and what services are provided at the facility. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPA and Site Supervisor Maria Marchand discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, California Megan’s Law (www.meganslaw.ca.gov), Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

No violations were cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with Site Supervisor Marchand and she was provided a copy of the facility's appeal rights (LIC 9058)

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2023
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 2 of 2