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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400631
Report Date: 08/11/2022
Date Signed: 08/11/2022 02:22:21 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/11/2022 02:22 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:LBUSD BARTON HEAD STARTFACILITY NUMBER:
198400631
ADMINISTRATOR:MORIAH GATSONFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1100 E. DEL AMO BLVDTELEPHONE:
(562) 426-8144
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90807
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: DATE:
08/11/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:00 PM
MET WITH:LaShell Diggs, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On 08/11/2022 at 12:00pm, an Announced Pre-licensing inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Katrina Chicote and Denise Gibbs. LPAs met with Jenny Acosta (Program Administrator), LaShell Diggs (Director), Natasha Von Jackson (Early Learning Center Manager), Moriah Gatson (Head Teacher), and Keokuk Lagarde (Early Learning Center Manager to this facility). Facility Representatives (FR) guided LPAs on a tour of the facility both indoors and outdoors and measurements were taken.

This is a proposed pre-school program which consists of one classroom: Rm 1103. This program will serve children ages 2 years until entrance to Kindergarten. This program is a Collaborative TK Program operating 8:00am to 10:45am (exempt) and Head Start TK from 10:45am to 2:15pm Monday - Friday.

Sign-In and Sign-Out books are located in each classroom for each program and a health check will be conducted prior to children signing in on a daily basis. There is drinking water readily available.

LPA observed that facility does have a carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and a serviced fire extinguisher.

Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Linens will be washed by the facility each week. Napping equipment (cots) were observed in a storage area in classroom. Per FR, the isolation area is located in the school's Nurse's Office. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. Bathroom used by the children is part of Elementary school located across the hallway from classroom. Applicant submitted a waiver for the use of restroom. LPAs observed four toilets, six sinks, and six urinals in restroom.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Trevino Cochran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/11/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/11/2022
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: LBUSD BARTON HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400631
VISIT DATE: 08/11/2022
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Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children, will be inaccessible to children.

There is no kitchen at the facility. All meals and snacks are delivered from the nearby elementary school cafeteria. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids.

Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPAs advised FRs that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Outdoor space is shared with Elementary school. Applicant has applied for an Outdoor Space waiver for staggered playtime. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed, LPAs observed drinking fountains available for children.

There are no bodies of water on the premises.



FR state that medication may be stored in the classroom in a medicine case or stored in the Nurse's Office depending on medication requirement. First aid kits are available and were observed to contain the required first-aid supplies.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS): This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administrator or direct supervisor of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Trevino Cochran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2022
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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: LBUSD BARTON HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400631
VISIT DATE: 08/11/2022
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LPA reviewed with Applicant the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child's records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Newsletters and other important communication platform.

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.

The Applicant is seeking to provide care for 24 preschool children. After final review of application and based on measurements taken today, the maximum allowed will be 24 preschoolers. A fire clearance has been granted on 08/10/2022.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant, LaShell Diggs.


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

DATE: 08/11/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2022
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