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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 3/11/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Isabel Ortega met with Facility Site Supervisor and conducted an Annual Random Inspection. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During inspection LPA observed 24 children in care and eight staff providing care and supervision. Facility currently operates in two classrooms. Four classrooms are approved under license but currently only two are being utilized due to enrollment. Facility’s regular operational hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. An isolation area was inspected, which takes place in the cozy corner in the classroom, the option for rest time and quiet time when needed. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flush properly; Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked of toiletries custodian. Staff disinfect and sanitize throughout the day. The custodian will clean the classrooms and restrooms at the end of the day. The furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and AC ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings. Facility sampled water for lead on 9/6/2025 and results are below the 5.5 ppb which is the maximum allowable. The classroom consists of filtered water from a water dispenser for indoors and outdoors usage, disposable cups are available. LPA observed 5-gallon water jugs from Sparkletts at the facility. Facility has all the required posted documents: Facility License, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster, Emergency Disaster Plan, car seat information, Lead, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist. First Aid supplies, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be operating properly. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green; the Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 06/03/2025(blue tag observed). Trash cans with tight lids were observed. Food was inspected, and it was properly labeled, stored, and within expiration date. Refrigerator is clean and operating at the proper temperature. A refrigerator is adequately equipped, clean, and free from hazards. There is hot running water in the on site main campus kitchen area. Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children. Emergency Drills are conducted every sixth month last drill was conducted and documented on 3/11/2026 at 10:15 a.m. Food allergies are noted and are posted in the kitchen and in each classroom. Facility provides children with breakfast, snacks; lunch (individually sealed) and afternoon snacks. The snack and lunch menu is posted in the parent board next to the main office, and parents receive a monthly tangible copy of meals provided by the facility. The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. During outdoor play children are provided with filtered water from a water dispenser(disposable cups are available). There is adequate shade area for rest. The playground is well fenced all around, and enclosed. According to facility there are no bodies of water on the premises, LPA did not observed any bodies of water during the inspection. According to facility there are no weapons on the premises and LPA did not observe any weapons during inspection. Children's records were reviewed for completeness. Health History, Emergency contact and Medical Exams; Immunization Records are all in the children's file. The facility roster was up to date and all staff have been fingerprinted and association to the designated license number. Facility has at least one staff currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid which does not expire until May 2027. Childcare Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training is dated 7/22/2025. The following Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. 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/ . All staff are required to take the Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training every 2 years. www.mandatedreporterca.com . Upon hired date all staff are required to be immunized and show proof of immunization records according to Title 22 regulations. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com . According to facility documentation all staff are aware they are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hot line at (800) 540-4000. For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov For updates on Community Care Licensing please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/ Per Title 22 Regulations facility is complying with rules and regulation, facility is complying, and no deficiencies will be issued today. An exit Interview was conducted with Acting Site Supervisor, Neena Malhotra. A copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided on this day. A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years. The Notice of site visit shall be visibly posted for 30 days.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the March 11, 2026 inspection of BARSTOW HEAD START/STATE PRESCHOOL?

This was a inspection inspection of BARSTOW HEAD START/STATE PRESCHOOL on March 11, 2026. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to BARSTOW HEAD START/STATE PRESCHOOL on March 11, 2026?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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