Routine inspection·April 8, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA met with Elsa Gomez, Site Supervisor who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. This is a Head Start preschool program which is operated by El Monte City Unified School District and is located on the premises of Gidley Elementary School. The program operates Monday- Friday from 8:00-2:30 pm. Per Site Supervisor there are 16 children enrolled. All areas identified on the Indoors and Outdoors Facility Sketch were inspected. LPA observed Staff #1, 2 & 3 with 15 children. Teacher- child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness, good repair and free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Storage for children's belongings and isolation area were inspected. Ill isolation area is in the "cozy" area of the room. Drinking water is readily available indoors for children to drink freely via an igloo water jug and dixie cups. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. ------------------------------------------- PAGE: 1 OF 4------------------ Food is provided by the School District Cafeteria. The facility provides, breakfast, lunch and snack. Proper storage of food, beverages and snacks was reviewed. Food menus were posted in a place that is visible by the child’s authorized representative. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins had tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible. LPA observed appropriate sleeping arrangements, sheets are sent home every Friday to be washed. LPA observed that there is smoke and carbon detectors in the facility and were found to be operable. The last Disaster and Fire Drill was conducted on 3/21/25. This facility has a waiver for staggered outdoor play schedule. The Kindergarten and the Head Start classrooms do not go out at the same time to play. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for safety, free of sharp, loose pointed parts, good repair and age appropriateness. The surface of the outdoor activity area was observed to be maintained in a safe condition, and free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. All staff have received an active criminal record clearance as a condition of their employment with the El Monte City School District. ------------------------------------------------ pg.2 of 4 ------------------------------------------------------ LPA did not review staff files during the inspection due to the staff files being stored at the administrative office. LPA will review staff files at a later time and date. Children's emergency records were reviewed; children's health records are kept in the administrative office and will be reviewed at a later time and date. If files were to be incomplete during the time and date that LPA reviews files, a case management inspection will occur at the facility to reflect the incomplete files. 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-carecenters/ . 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 verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 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. Facility representative 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. ----------------------------------------- pg. 3 of 4 -------------------------------------------- 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. 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 At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited. 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 Elsa Gomez. ----------------------------------------------------------------- pg. 4 of 4 -----------------------------------------------------------------