Routine inspection·April 2, 2026

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Veronica Martinez Garza and Caroline Nguyen conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility on 04/02/26 at 08:40am. At 08:55am, LPAs met with the facility representative Silvia Larralde who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. This is an Early Head Start Infant with a toddler program which is operated by Montebello Unified School District and is located on the premises of Fremont Elementary School. Entrance is through Madison Ave Gate 5. The program consists of one classroom. Operation hours are Monday – Friday from 08:15 a.m.– 03:15 p.m. Facility representative Paz Maria Soto later arrived and assisted LPAs with the rest of the inspection. According to the facility representative, there are 08 toddlers enrolled; however, 03 toddlers were absent due to illness. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: 05 children with 03 staff. 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. LPAs toured the facility indoors/outdoors and observed the facility to be safe and sanitary conditions. Indoor classroom was inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Drinking water was readily available indoors and outdoors. LPAs observed that the toddler classroom has water jugs with disposable cups. Children can freely drink water while indoors and outdoors. Page 1 of 4 LPAs observed cots are used as napping equipment and have their own cubby. At this time, the "office” is used as an isolation area. A cot is available for an ill child to rest on. LPAs inspected the children's restroom and observed that the changing table is in good condition and is within arm’s reach, 1 sink, and 1 toilet. LPAs also observed that the children's restroom is safe and in sanitary conditions. The facility has a barricaded kitchen area and laundry area. LPAs also observed that the kitchen cabinets have child proof latches. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. All storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins, shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. LPAs observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the classroom. Menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Food is provided from the elementary cafeteria, and the facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snack. All food is protected from contamination. Facility representative stated that there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. First Aid supplies are available, and LPAs observed a current emergency disaster drill. Last drill documented was on 03/18/26. At 09:06 a.m., LPAs observed there is a functioning carbon monoxide detector. At approx. 09:33a.m., LPAs took a tour of the outdoor play area and inspected the outdoor play equipment for any lose or pointed parts. The facility has an artificial grass area that provides cushioning material that absorbs a fall. LPAs advised the facility representative to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed on the child plus application to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. LPAs observed all children present were signed in. Children’s roster was reviewed and observed to be current. Staff and children’s records were reviewed and observed to be complete. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . Page 2 of 4 This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPAs 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 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. All staff have received an active criminal record clearance as a condition of their employment with the Montebello Unified School District. 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. 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. 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.) LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Page 3 of 4 At this time, the facility is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no deficiencies being issued today. 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 Paz Maria Soto. 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 . Page 4 of 4