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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198016601
Report Date: 09/03/2026
Date Signed: 09/03/2026 02:21:00 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/03/2026 02:21 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:	BUFFUM HEAD START		FACILITY NUMBER:	198016601
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	RUTH CABRAL		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2350 XIMENO AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(562) 498-7058
CITY:	LONG BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90815
CAPACITY: 40	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 40	CENSUS: 25	DATE:	09/03/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Early Learning Center Managers Keokuk Legarde and Amanda Kanbar		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:30 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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanette Estrada conducted an unannounced annual/required inspection at the facility. LPA met with Early Learning Center Managers Amanda Kanbar and Keokuk Legarde and informed them of the reason for the visit. Facility Representatives provided a tour of the facility. LPA observed 11 children with 2 staff in classroom K1 and 14 children with 2 staff in classroom K2. This is a preschool program located on the premises of Buffum Total Learning Center. This program provides services to children 2 to 5 years old and operates Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM in classrooms K1 and K2. LPA inspected areas used by children in each classroom. Classrooms are separated by a sliding door. LPA observed each classroom has required posted documents. There are age appropriate toys, equipment and furnishings in good condition. There is ventilation via A/C in both classrooms. The program provides napping equipment including sheets for children in care. Children have access to cubbies in the classrooms to store their belongings. Parents sign in at the entrance of the classrooms. LPA observed that exit doors in each classroom have an alarm alerting when they are opened. Each classroom has it's own entrance. LPA observed two restrooms in each classroom. Each restroom has one toilet and one sink. There is also a separate hand washing sink available in each classroom. Restrooms were observed to be clean and free of hazards. Per Facility Representatives children are supervised while using the restrooms. There is a drinking faucet in classroom K2 for drinking water and in K1 children are provided water via a water container and cups. The facility tested for lead in drinking water on 6/4/26 with no action level exceedance. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and medications are stored inaccessible to children in care. In each classroom, cleaning supplies are stored in locked cabinets. Medication is stored in the classroom's first aid backpack. LPA reviewed medication and medication records kept on site. This program provides breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack to both classrooms. Per facility representative, breakfast and snack are provided by the Head Start food production and lunch is provided by the school's cafeteria.

Warren Birks
Jeanette Estrada
	DATE: 09/03/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026

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: BUFFUM HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 198016601
	VISIT DATE: 09/03/2026

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Children with allergies or personal preferences are provided an accommodation. Menus are posted once a month in the classroom and they are also provided to parents. A list of allergies is kept on site.

Per Facility Representative there are no poisons stored in the facility, there are no bodies of water. LPAs observed an operable carbon monoxide detector a classroom and the facility has a centralized fire alarm system. The program conducts an emergency drill each month. The last documented drill was conducted in June 2026.
The outdoor area was inspected. The outdoor area is fully enclosed and exclusively used by the Head Start program. LPA observed shaded areas for children and absorbent material under high climbing structures. Water is provided via a portable water container and cups and there is also a water fountain available. All materials and equipment were in good condition. The two classrooms alternate with each other to ensure safety and teachers ensure supervision by zoning the outdoor play area. Staff stands in areas across the yard where they can observe the children playing without obstruction.
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 file contained an approved pediatric first aid/cpr certification issued by the American Red Cross (Expires 1/28/27)
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.
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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/03/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026

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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: BUFFUM HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 198016601
	VISIT DATE: 09/03/2026

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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.
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/.
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 Representatives, Keokuk Legarde and Amanda Kanbar Early Learning Center Managers.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/03/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026

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