198401289-8-1-2025-54-CC-ECHZ-DK624Q-20250801170419

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198401289
Report Date: 08/01/2025
Date Signed: 08/01/2025 05:04:36 PM

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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:	FULL STEAM AHEAD EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	198401289
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	MARIA VICENCIO		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	12235 CENTRALIA STREET		TELEPHONE:	(310) 701-3931
CITY:	LAKEWOOD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90715
CAPACITY: 28	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12	CENSUS: 10	DATE:	08/01/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Amber Cook		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	05:15 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	On August 01, 2025, at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Elka Chavez and Crystal Green conducted an unannounced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new license. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Applicant Representative, Amber Cook. The Applicant, Full Steam Ahead Early Childhood Education LLC., is requesting to be licensed for (28) children: (13) toddlers aged 18 months to 2.5 years in (1) Classroom: Toddler Room and (15) preschoolers ages 2.5 to 6 in (2) Classrooms: Pre K 1 and 2. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPAs observed advertisements for the facility located outside did not include the license number. LPAs informed Amber Cook 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, Amber Cook stated that they will be in the lobby in a locked cabinet. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in the lobby. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in the toddler classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the lobby. Children will be signed in and out in the lobby. LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. The total indoor activity space for preschoolers measured 823.19 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of (15) Children. The total indoor activity space for toddlers measured 503.76 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of (13) Children. Page 1 of 4

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elka Chavez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/01/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)

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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: FULL STEAM AHEAD EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198401289
	VISIT DATE: 08/01/2025

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LPAs 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. Toddler toys are safe with no sharp edges, splinters, or points, nor made of small parts that can present a choking hazard. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via a water pitcher and children’s bottles of water. LPAs 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 July 10, 2025.

LPAs observed a total of (2) sinks and (1) toilets available for preschool children’s use. LPAs observed a total of (2) sinks, (1) changing table, (1) potty chair and (1) toilet available for toddler children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of (28) children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the lobby. The ill children will use the staff restroom.

Facility will provide AM/PM snacks. Parents will provide their child lunch. The utility room currently includes a refrigerator, microwave and sink. The food storage areas were observed to be free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in the utility room are inaccessible to children via a door.

The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area for each component. Fencing is wrought iron and is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the preschool is 1,680.00 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the toddlers is 956.34 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playgrounds. There is a climbing structure on the preschool playground for children ages 3 to 10 which is properly anchored. LPAs observed parts of the structure were not appropriate for younger children. LPAs observed the structure has openings leading to the slides which are approximately 4 feet from the top of the platform to the ground. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of the climber provided by wood chips. Drinking water is available via a water pitcher and children’s bottles of water. Applicant Representative, Amber Cook was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elka Chavez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/01/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: FULL STEAM AHEAD EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198401289
	VISIT DATE: 08/01/2025

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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).

Applicant Representative, Amber Cook 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.

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.
LPAs reviewed with Applicant Representative, Amber Cook the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant Representative, Amber Cook and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPA also informed Applicant Representative, Amber Cook of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/, and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.
Applicant Representative, Amber Cook 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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elka Chavez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/01/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: FULL STEAM AHEAD EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198401289
	VISIT DATE: 08/01/2025

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The Applicant Representative, Amber Cook, also is an existing licensee for Cook Family Child Care Home 198012488. During this inspection, Amber Cook has been advised that in order for her to maintain her family childcare license, she must be present in the home 80% of the time.

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.

The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:

· The Applicant will need to make the openings on the platform of the play structure located in the preschool playground inaccessible.
· The Applicant will need to include the license number in advertisements.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Representative, Amber Cook.

Applicant Representative Amber Cook understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.

Upon a final file review a license for 28 children (15 preschoolers and 13 toddlers) will be granted.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elka Chavez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/01/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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