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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198021419
Report Date: 03/06/2024
Date Signed: 03/06/2024 12:14:49 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/06/2024 12:14 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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:LINCOLN HEIGHTS HEAD STARTFACILITY NUMBER:
198021419
ADMINISTRATOR:HOUCHEN, MARCIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2141 WORKMAN STTELEPHONE:
(626) 572-5107
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90031
CAPACITY: 30TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
03/06/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:20 AM
MET WITH:Marcie HouchenTIME COMPLETED:
12:25 PM
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On 3/06/2024 at 10:30 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Crystal Green and Elka Chavez conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new license. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant Representatives, Jocelyn Tucker and Marcie Houchen. Applicant, Foundation for Early Childhood Education, has requested to be licensed for 30 preschoolers ages 2 to 5 years old. Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Jocelyn Tucker that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Raquel Jamerson stated that they will be stored in the emergency backpack located near the entrance. A fully equipped first aid kit is also located in the emergency backpack. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located throughout the facility. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the classroom. Children will be signed in and out at the main entrance using the Child Plus Attendance app.

LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. This preschool program will have one classroom. Total indoor activity space measured 1281.07 square footage, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 30 Children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water will be available to children via filtered water dispenser with disposable cups. 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 2/12/2023 by the LA City Fire Department.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/06/2024
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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LINCOLN HEIGHTS HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 198021419
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2024
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LPA observed a total of 5 sinks and 4 toilets available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 30 children.

There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be located in the play area near the picnic bench away from other children along with identifying signs posted. The ill children will use the staff restroom.

Facility will provide AM/PM snacks and lunch. Food will be brought in prepared provided by a third-party vendor name Chefables. There is a kitchen area located on the premises. The kitchen area includes refrigerator, sink, microwave, food prep countertop. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin.

The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is made of wrought iron which was observed to be at least four feet high. LPA obtained measurements of the designated area which calculated to be 3,913.52 square footage which can accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via fix shade structure. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the main playground area. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children ages 2 to 5 which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by synthetic turf with foam padding. Drinking water will be available via filter water jugs with disposable cups. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Representative was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.
For childcare 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).

Applicant 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2024
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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: LINCOLN HEIGHTS HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 198021419
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2024
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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

Applicant Representative 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.

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 communications.

No corrections are needed. A license for 30 children will be granted upon a final file review.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Representative, Marcie Houchen.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2024
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