Routine inspection·August 29, 2025

On August 29, 2025, Friday, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Staicy Perry conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Early Head Start Teacher, Martha Vega, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. This is an Infant Center with a Toddler option. The licensee prefers to serve children aged 18-36 months. Serving 0 infants and 8 toddler children. This is an Early Head Start Program licensed for 8 children which operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday 8:15 am to 3:15 pm. This is a full day Early Head Start Program which operates on the campus of Bella Vista Elementary School . There are 8 children enrolled in total. Sign in/out takes place electronically through Childplus app on an iPad as well as physical papers to sign. Parents use class Dojo to communicate with the staff. Shortly after Education Specialist Vanessa Guzman arrived and took over the inspection. Facility is located in a portable classroom on the Bella Vista Elementary School Campus. The following staff was present during this inspection: Early Head Start Room with Staff #1 and Staff #2 present supervising the children napping with 5 toddler children. Staff names were recorded, and teacher and child ratio were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. LPA observed central AC /heater and vents located on the ceiling. LPA observed the thermostat located in classroom and the temperature to be at 72. The fire extinguishers are located in the classroom by the entry exit door and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced December 27, 2025. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were not tested during this visit due to the detectors being wired to the emergency pull down fire alarm system. The last emergency drill was conducted on August 27, 2025. LPA observed children\342\200\231s personal items to be in individual bins and cleaning solutions were observed to be stored inside a cabinet making it inaccessible to children. First aid kit supplies are kept inside the classroom and LPA observed the kit to be fully equipped. During this visit, teacher Martha stated that there are no children with medication or severe food allergies. Teacher Martha stated no firearms, weapons, poisons nor bodies of water are in the premises and LPA did not observe any of the above mentioned. LPA entered the classroom, and children were observed to be napping. LPA did not observe Staff #1 or Staff #2 to be conducting 15-minute safe sleep for the toddlers that were observed by LPA to be napping. Per teacher Martha, they just started doing this about 3 weeks ago and she left the paperwork at the office, which poses a potential risk tonthe health and safety of the children in care. LPA observed sleeping arrangements in form of cots and teacher Martha stated sheets are sent home every Friday to be washed. LPA Perry observed two trash bins with a lid, one for diapers and one for trash. LPA Perry did not observe the diapering changing table to be arm\342\200\231s length to the handwashing sink and a vinyl diapering mat, which poses a potential risk of the health and safety of the children in care. Per Martha, soiled clothing is not rinsed in the sink. It is placed in a plastic bag and the vinyl mat is disinfected with eco clean bleach then let dry then wipe. LPA observed children\342\200\231s personal items to be in individual cubbies. LPA Perry discussed the safe sleep regulations with teacher Martha and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. The teacher understood. All furniture and equipment were inspected and was observed to be in good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. Currently, the science area is used as an isolation area. LPA Perry observed the playground to be fenced all around. The equipment was observed to be in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA observed play equipment to be age appropriate and areas around or under climbing equipment, are cushioned with material that may absorb a fall. For adequate shade, a large canopy was observed. For outdoor water drinking, staff bring out water jugs and cups for the children. This program provides breakfast, lunch and p.m. snack. Meals and snacks are provided by the school cafeteria. For indoor water drinking, water jugs are available in the classroom. LPA observed the food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. Storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. All staff present are 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 Montebello Unified School District. Children\342\200\231s files were reviewed electronically and observed to be complete. LPA observed staff files as well and were reviewed and were observed to be complete. Teacher Martha 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. 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 21-21.1CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Lead testing was completed on 6/7/24 and was found to not have any lead exceedances. This facility currently does not provide Incidental Medical Services due to no children needing medication. 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/ . MyChildCarePlan.org, Teacher Martha 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. 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 . LPA also informed teacher Martha 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. Currently the facility is not in compliance with all Title 22 regulations and is being cited two (2) Type B deficiencies. The deficiencies listed on the following page was observed by LPA Perry and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22 or the Health and Safety code. Please see attached LIC 809-D for citation. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Teacher Martha Vega. Appeal rights were provided.