Routine inspection·April 18, 2025

On 4/18/25, at 10:50AM. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), T. Tran conducted an unannounced annual required visit at the MAOF Downey Head Start. Upon arrival, LPA met with the Site Supervisor, Samantha Jimenez. LPA announced the purpose of today’s visit. About 11:20 AM, we toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed proper care and supervision. This is a Preschool with toddler option attached. Facility hours of operation are 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday. There is no extended care offered. LPA observed all posting requirements for operation on the posting board LIC 203A-License, LIC 610 A-Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC 9148-Earthquake Preparedness Check List, PUB 394-Notification of parent’s rights poster, LIC 613A- Personal Rights, PUB 269- Child Car Seat Law, Menus, Activity Schedule, and completion testing and remediated lead exceedances 12/8/22. Children and records were reviewed for completeness. Facility failed to obtain parent's signature of acknowledgment of receipt of licensing reports Type A cited on 12/12/24, only 8 out of 74 signatures obtained. LPA observed current CPR and First Aid Certification for all center staff. All center staff that were present during today’s inspection had fingerprint cleared and associated to the designated license number. Facility consist of 3 preschool and 3 toddler classes. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Children napping equipment met the requirement regulation. Children's individual belongings and bathroom observed. Isolation located in each classroom. Children drinking water was observed. First Aid supplies were inventoried. A review of medication policy, including administering, labeling, storage, and records was made. Documentation of current Fire & Earthquake drill was observed. Facility is reminded that smoking is prohibited on the premises. Facility provided breakfast, lunch, and snack. Hot meals cooked here at the site. The kitchen area was toured for safety, cleanliness, and proper equipment. Multiple outdoor play areas observed. Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. Facility was informed of responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-540-4000. LPA advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to CCL within the time frame specified by the regulation, this includes any changes as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your location. LPA informed the Facility Representative of the Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP) to provide many other helpful resources to the licensees and the public. LPA advised access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Facility representative (FR), was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. LPA referred FR to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 facility representative 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. 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 PIN 22-02-CCP . 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. Type B deficiency was cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Samantha Jimenez.