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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198021293
Report Date: 01/26/2026
Date Signed: 01/26/2026 11:11:22 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/26/2026 11:11 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:SANTA MONICA BLVD COMM CTR CHARTER HEAD STARTFACILITY NUMBER:
198021293
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		HOUCHEN, MARCIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1022 N VAN NESS AVENUETELEPHONE:
(626) 572-5107
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90038
CAPACITY: 20TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20CENSUS: 15DATE:
01/26/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Site Supervisor, Abigail SaucedoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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On January 26, 2026, at 9:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Priscilla Ochoa conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection for a increase in the licensed capacity. LPA met with Site Supervisor, Abigail Saucedo, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This facility is located on the premises of Santa Monica Blvd. Community Charter School. This is a preschool program with a toddler component which operates Monday – Friday from 7:45 am – 4:15 pm. There are currently 12 preschool children and 8 toddlers enrolled in the program. LPA observed 8 preschool children and 7 toddlers in care with 4 staff members.

The facility is licensed for a capacity of 20 children, 12 preschool aged children (2 – 5 years old) and 8 toddlers (18 – 36 months). The Licensee, Foundation For Early Childhood Education, Inc, has requested to increase their overall licensed capacity to (23) children by adding (3) additional preschool aged children to Classroom 19.

At 9:30 am, LPA was guided on a tour of the facility. Parents utilize the gate that is located at the back of the school on Ridgewood Place. Children will be escorted by their parents to their designated classroom and sign in their child. This Preschool program consists of 2 classrooms: Classroom 19 (preschool): 8 children and 2 staff members and Classroom 17 (toddler room): 7 children and 2 staff members. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children were inspected today. LPA P. Ochoa informed Site Supervisor, Abigail Saucedo that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Priscilla Ochoa
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/26/2026
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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SANTA MONICA BLVD COMM CTR CHARTER HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 198021293
VISIT DATE: 01/26/2026
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LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor activity space for children in care. The total indoor activity space measured for Classroom 19 was 739.76 square feet and Classroom 17 measured 755.08 square feet with a total square footage of 1,494.84, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity increase. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. LPA also observed a changing table within arm’s reach of a sink in each classroom. Napping equipment was observed in the form of cots in each classroom. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via each child’s personal water bottle. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 01/15/2026.

LPA observed a total of 2 sinks, 1 toilet and 1 changing table in each classroom that are available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of children.

Licensing staff observed the preschool and toddler outdoor area to be separated from other programs by a gated fence. The toddler component was observed to have a designated enclosed outdoor play area with a square footage of 1,356.60. The facility currently obtains a waiver to allow the preschool aged children to use the play yard that is designated for TK Kinder children on a staggered play schedule that holds a square footage of 9,484.80. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 10, 841.40 square footage, which is sufficient for the number of children being requested to increase. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground for children in care. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Site Supervisor, Abigail Saucedo, was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers: Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.”

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Priscilla Ochoa
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2026
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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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SANTA MONICA BLVD COMM CTR CHARTER HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 198021293
VISIT DATE: 01/26/2026
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APPLICANT KNOWS PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS WILL NEED IMS: “This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.“

APPLICANT WILL WAIT UNTIL FACILITY OPENS TO DETERMINE IMS NEEDS: “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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm”

Review of records to be maintained - Child Care Centers: LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.”

MyChildCarePlan.org--Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Home: Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. “

Upon a final file review, a license for 23 children, 15 preschool aged children (2 – 5 years old) and 8 toddlers (18 – 36 months) will be granted.

A notice of site visit was given to facility representative and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor, Abigail Saucedo.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Priscilla Ochoa
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2026
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