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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198011311
Report Date: 02/20/2026
Date Signed: 02/20/2026 06:02:37 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/20/2026 06:02 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 STARTFACILITY NUMBER:
198011311
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LISA FIELDING & DEBORAH HOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1761 WALNUT AVENUETELEPHONE:
(562) 591-9258
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90813
CAPACITY: 80TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 65CENSUS: 34DATE:
02/20/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Keokuk Legarde, ELCMTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Mooberry conducted an unannounced annual required inspection at the facility. Upon arrival, LPA met with Lead Teacher, Patricia Lopez Castro, informed of the purpose for the visit and was provided tour of the facility. Early Learning Center Managers Keokuk Legarde and Amanda Kanbar arrived during this inspection.
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 B80 Head Start preschool which operates from 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM for children 3-5 years old, Room B81 and Room B82 are Early Head Start programs and operate from 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM for children 2-3 years old and Room B82 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 15 children in Room B80 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 B81 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 B80, B81, 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 B82 does not have napping equipment as it is a half day program and children do not nap. --- Page 1 of 3

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Alicia Mooberry
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/20/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/20/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: 02/20/2026
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 LPA observed an operable carbon monoxide detector in each classroom and the facility has a centralized fire alarm system.

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.

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, no action level exceedance found 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 is 1 child which have medication (if needed) at the facility. LPA reviewed medication and observed it in its original packaging, authorized representative consent forms.


Per Facility Representative there are no poisons stored in the facility, there are no bodies of water.

Parents sign in on the clipboard in each classroom. The program conducts an emergency drill each month. The last documented drill was conducted on 1/17/26.


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. LPA 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. LPA observed a hole on the soft surface in front of play apparatus, a cone is placed on top of hole to cover, pending work order response from the school district. The classrooms alternate time outside with each other to ensure safety.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Alicia Mooberry
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2026
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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: 02/20/2026
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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 ( Exp).
Facility Representative was reminded Mandated Reporter training and pediatric first aid/cpr shall be completed every two years.

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.

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed on 07/2023 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, document 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, Amanda Kanbar Early Learning Center Managers. ---- End of Report

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Alicia Mooberry
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2026
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