inspection — Annual InspectionNo citations

April 28, 2023

EL MONTE CITY S.D.-POTRERO SCHOOL HEAD START

What Happened

During the required inspection, the analyst toured this preschool head start classroom on an elementary school campus and found the facility in compliance with Title 22, with no deficiencies cited. The visit documented compliant supervision, sanitation, food service, emergency equipment, playground safety, sign-in/out practices, and emergency drill records, while noting that some staff and child files would be reviewed later at the administrative office.

Observations

  • Observed 12 children with 2 staff and a career pathways student teacher during the inspection
  • Teachers workroom inside the classroom was being used as an isolation area for ill children
  • Meals were delivered daily from the district cafeteria
  • Facility shared the kindergarten yard under a posted waiver and schedule
  • Staff files and full child health records were not reviewed on site because they were kept at the administrative office

Inspector Focus

Supervision/RatiosPhysical PlantFood ServiceFire SafetyEmergency PreparednessSign In/OutStaff RecordsChild RecordsMedication Management

Citations Issued

Type B101700.3(b)(1)

101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with...readings of 0.5 ppb or greater.., before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement is not me at evidenced by Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as five outlets tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care

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