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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198017704
Report Date: 01/20/2023
Date Signed: 01/20/2023 11:17:42 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/20/2023 11:17 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:CESAR CHAVEZ HEAD STARTFACILITY NUMBER:
198017704
ADMINISTRATOR:DOLORES TREVINO & JULIE SAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:730 W. 3RD STREET AVENUETELEPHONE:
(562) 491-7536
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90802
CAPACITY: 60TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 26CENSUS: 19DATE:
01/20/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Amanda Kanbar, Early Learning Center ManagerTIME COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
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On 01/20/2023 at 9:30 AM an unannounced Required – 1 Year Inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katrina Chicote. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 60 but have 26 enrolled. Licensing staff announced purpose of visit and initially met with Vanessa Contreras-Guzman, Head Teacher, who granted entry to facility. Amanda Kanbar, Early Learning Center Manager, and Jenny Acosta, Program Coordinator, joined inspection at a later time. Facility is located on Cesar Chavez Elementary School campus in RMs 4, 8, and 10. Per S1, RM 10 is currently not being used at this time. The program currently operates a Full Day Program Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. LPA was taken on a guided tour of the facility of both indoors and outdoors. LPA observed required licensing postings in outside hallway and in each classroom which includes applicable waivers.

At the initial start of the site visit, there is a total census of 20 children and a total census of four teachers (Staff: S1, S2, S3, and S4) present. LPA observed RM 8 playing outside upon arrival with two staff and RM 4 children, which is Early Head Start Program, returning from being outside with two staff.

Beginning at 9:45 AM, outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age-appropriateness. LPA observed age appropriate play structure with multiple slides and steps with cushioning material to absorb fall all well maintained. LPA observed bicycles, large plastic building blocks, hula hoops, and other toys available for children to use outside that is well maintained. Required shade and fencing were inspected. LPA observed benches and building providing shade at time of inspection. LPA advised teacher that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. The children have access to a water cooler for drinking water during outside play. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed at time of inspection.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Trevino Cochran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/20/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CESAR CHAVEZ HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 198017704
VISIT DATE: 01/20/2023
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Beginning at 9:52 AM, furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair in each classroom. LPA observed floor and carpets in each classroom to be free of hazards at time of inspection. LPA observed child size tables and chairs available for children well maintained. LPA observed learning stations for dramatic play, math, and science with toys well maintained free of loose and sharp parts and a library area available for quiet play. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. There were cubbies observed as storage for children's belongings. Mats/cots were inspected. Per S1, linens are provided by the facility and laundered every Thursday by laundry service. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. LPA observed water coolers available for children and children's personal water bottles. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. LPA observed bathrooms in outside hallway shared by elementary school with signs posted designating use by Head Start program. LPA discussed bathroom procedures and supervision with S1.

Snack/lunch menus were reviewed and observed posted at time of inspection. All meals and snacks are provided by the Long Beach Unified School District. Children are provided with a breakfast, lunch, and snack. Per S1, staff picks up lunch from cafeteria. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids.

A first aid kit is kept in top cabinets and inventoried for supplies. LPA observed carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed operable in each classroom. LPA observed smoke detectors present in the facility and fire extinguishers have been serviced. LPA observed disaster drill log available, last drill conducted on 12/05/2022. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. LPA observed these items stored in high cabinets. S1 states that there are no poisons stored at the facility and no children requiring medications at this time. S3 states that sick/isolation area is in RM 10.

Teacher-child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Sign-in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed and LPA observed all children present signed in at time of inspection. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPA.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Trevino Cochran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/20/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CESAR CHAVEZ HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 198017704
VISIT DATE: 01/20/2023
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Beginning at 10:50 AM, staff and children’s records were reviewed. Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859.

Staff present did have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. All staff have been given on the-job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions. LPA observed Pediatric First Aid/CPR expires on 08/2024 for S1. LPA did not review confidential staff files during the inspection due to the staff confidential files being stored at the administrative office. All staff and employees have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption as a condition of employment with the Long Beach Unified School District.

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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

The facility was found in compliance per Title 22 regulations, there will be no deficiencies cited today only advisories on 01/20/2023.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site inspection by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.



Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Amanda Kanbar.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Trevino Cochran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/20/2023
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