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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191606402
Report Date: 01/29/2025
Date Signed: 01/29/2025 03:00:26 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	LONGFELLOW STATE PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	191606402
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	COWANA EMILE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	11001 S. DWIGHT STREET		TELEPHONE:	(310) 898-6463
CITY:	COMPTON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90220
CAPACITY: 24	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24	CENSUS: 15	DATE:	01/29/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:30 PM
MET WITH:	Julieanna Garcia, Teacher		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:30 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	On January 29, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Portia Bowden conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection at the above facility. LPA met with Lead Teacher Julieanna Garcia, explained the reason for visit, provided LIC 125 (Entrance Checklist) and was guided on a tour. Per facility rep, the facility operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8AM – 2:30 PM. LPA observed all required documents on the facility licensing board (PUB 269, PUB 393, LIC 610, LIC 9224, LIC 613A). LPA did not observe an ER drill log, per facility rep the last Earthquake drill was conducted in 10/2024, a technical violation will be issued. This is a full day preschool program with Title 5 Funding housed on Longfellow Elementary School’s campus serving ages 2 to 6 years old, consisting of 1 classroom and an enclosed outdoor play area. At 12:30PM, LPA observed 15 children napping in care supervised by 1 teacher and 1 aide. Per facility rep there are 17 children enrolled. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Per facility rep there are no children in care who require Incidental Medical Services. LPA reviewed sign in and out sheets and observed 15 children signed in. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. At 1:30PM LPA observed an inoperable Carbon monoxide detector in the Classroom as well as an inline fire system throughout facility. Per facility Rep Carbon monoxide detector was replaced in August 2024. At 12:30PM LPA observed children sleeping on cots Per facility rep, Linens are sent home on Thursdays to be washed by parents and returned to facility. LPA observed 1 toilet, 1 sink and 1 changing table in good repair in the restroom located inside the classroom. Per facility rep potty training is provided by the facility. General sanitation was observed.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Portia Bowden
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Portia Bowden On 01/29/2025 at 02:06 PM

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

FACILITY NAME: LONGFELLOW STATE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 191606402
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/29/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238(a)

Buildings and Grounds

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with ensuring playground turf had no holes or tripping hazard which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/12/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility will submit plans for playground turf repair

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101217(a)

Personnel Records

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with having all staff files readily available which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/12/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility will submit staff file or apply for waiver to house all staff files at Compton USD Child development office

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Karen Chambers

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Portia Bowden

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

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Created By: Portia Bowden On 01/29/2025 at 02:39 PM

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

FACILITY NAME: LONGFELLOW STATE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 191606402
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/29/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.16(A)(1)

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with required lead testing which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/12/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The facility will submit lead testing or appointment for lead testing via email

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Karen Chambers

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Portia Bowden

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

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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: LONGFELLOW STATE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 191606402
	VISIT DATE: 01/29/2025

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Per PIN 21-21-CCP lead testing to be conducted for all equipment used for drinking consumption. Per School Principal Anisha Nicholson, no Lead testing has been conducted at this school site. Per facility rep they do not use building water fountains for drinking or cooking. Facility has an ongoing Sparkletts subscription and only uses bottled water. Per facility Rep children in care bring there own water bottles. Facility also has paper cups. A type B deficiency will be issued for lead testing.

Per facility rep all disinfectants are kept in a locked closet inside the classroom inaccessible to children in care. Per facility rep there are no poisons on the premises.

Facility provides Breakfast and lunch which is supplied by school cafeteria. Per facility rep no outside food is permitted. Per facility rep no children in care have food allergies.

Outdoor play is conducted in an enclosed playground shared by school’s TK class on a staggered schedule. Per facility Rep the preschool class and TK class do not comingle on the playground. At 1:30PM LPA observed a play apparatus in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. At 1:35PM LPA observed the surface of the outdoor turf to be lifting approximately 5 inches off the ground and have multiple large holes approximately 10 inches wide and 3 to 5 inches deep presenting tripping hazards to children in care. Per facility rep they have reported the unsafe grounds to the school and are awaiting funding to have the turf replaced. A type B deficiency will be issued. There is adequate shade in the play yard. LPAs advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic free. There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility

LPA Reviewed 1 staff file for Teacher Garcia and observed a current Pediatric CPR/First Aid with an expiration date of 8/25 and a current mandated reporter certificate expiration date 9/26. LPA did not observe a file for Aide Freeman, per facility rep all staff files are kept at the Compton USD Child Development office. A Type B Deficiency will be issued.

LPA Reviewed 5 children’s files and observed them all to be complete.

The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Portia Bowden
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

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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: LONGFELLOW STATE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 191606402
	VISIT DATE: 01/29/2025

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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 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) 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/.

3 Type B deficiencies for lead testing, playground turf presenting tripping hazards, and Missing Staff file were issued today as well as 1 Technical violation for missing ER Drill log.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility rep, Ms. Garcia, Appeal rights and A notice of site visit were given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Portia Bowden
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

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