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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198015613
Report Date: 03/23/2026
Date Signed: 03/23/2026 11:58:37 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/23/2026 11:58 AM - 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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	EL MONTE CITY S.D.-POTRERO SCHOOL HEAD START		FACILITY NUMBER:	198015613
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	LISA DUNBAR		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2611 N. POTRERO AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(626) 453-3700
CITY:	EL MONTE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91733
CAPACITY: 20	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 17	CENSUS: 15	DATE:	03/23/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:05 AM
MET WITH:	Denise Maria		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:15 PM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility on 03/23/26 at 09:05 a.m. This is a head start/preschool program is licensed for 20 children in room 47. At approximately 09:24 a.m. entered room #47 and conducted a self-tour of the facility. According to the facility representative, room 47 is a full day program which operates Monday – Friday 08:00 am to 2:30pm and there are 17 children enrolled; however, 2 children are absent today. The facility has a waiver on file for shared outdoor play and bathroom usage in the kindergarten area. LPA met with the facility representative Denise Maria who later arrived and guided LPA on a tour of the facility.

All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The facility is located on the grounds of Potrero Elementary School and can access room 47 through Fern St. LPA toured room 47 and observed 15 children with 3 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded on the attached LIC859. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times.

The indoor classroom was inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPA also observed children have cubbies and use mats as napping equipment. Drinking water was readily available indoors and outdoors. According to the facility representative, there is a water jug with disposable cups available for children. Children's restrooms are inside the classroom. LPA observed the children's restrooms are in safe and in sanitary conditions. At this time, the isolation area is the “calm corner” located in the classroom and a mat is available for an ill child to rest on.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible. All storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins, shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/23/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/23/2026

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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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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)

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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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: EL MONTE CITY S.D.-POTRERO SCHOOL HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 198015613
	VISIT DATE: 03/23/2026

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All storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins, shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

LPA observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the classroom. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Meals are picked up daily from the cafeteria for breakfast, lunch and snack. According to the facility representative, there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises.

First Aid supplies are available. LPA observed a current Emergency disaster drill. Last drill documented was on 03/06/26. LPA also observed a functioning carbon monoxide detector the classroom.

There is a play structure that is shared with kindergarten, and a staggered schedule is in place. LPA inspected the outdoor play equipment for any sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPA observed adequate shade, age-appropriate toys, equipment, and materials for children. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as it is free of hazards. LPA advised the facility representative to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. All children present were observed signed in.

According to the facility representative children's files are stored in the administrative office. The facility representative obtained 5 children's files from the administrative office for LPA to review during the inspection. LPA reviewed and observed 5 out of 5 files were complete.

According to the facility representative, staff files are stored at the administrative office. The department received a waiver for staff files to be stored at the administrative office and is currently pending approval. LPA will review staff files at a later date and time. If the staff files are observed to be incomplete during the date and time the LPA reviews the files, a case management inspection will occur at the facility to reflect the incomplete files.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/23/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/23/2026

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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: EL MONTE CITY S.D.-POTRERO SCHOOL HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 198015613
	VISIT DATE: 03/23/2026

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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/

The 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.

All staff have received an active criminal record clearance as a condition of their employment with the El Monte City School District.

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-proces.

The facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/23/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/23/2026

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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: EL MONTE CITY S.D.-POTRERO SCHOOL HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 198015613
	VISIT DATE: 03/23/2026

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At this time, the facility is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no deficiencies being issued today.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Denise Maria.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/23/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/23/2026

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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