JOSEPH A. GASCON ELEMENTARY HEAD START

630 S. LEONARD AVE., Los Angeles, CA 90022LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

5 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 6, 2026

Latest inspection

October 7, 2024

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 6, 2026

Provider
JOSEPH A. GASCON ELEMENTARY HEAD START
License number
Not listed
Location
630 S. LEONARD AVE., Los Angeles, CA 90022
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 91.0/100
Inspection record
5 inspections, last inspected October 7, 2024
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent91.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance40/100

6

Total Violations

Oct 7, 2024

Last Inspection

40

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (6)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(11)Type BComplaintOct 7, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On October 7, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Monique Ayala and Carolyn Tuba conducted an unannounced Case Management- Annual Continuation at 123 S. Montebello Blvd. Montebello, CA 90640. The purpose of the inspection is to review staff files from the above facility. LPAs met with Education Specialist Vanessa Guzman and Executive Assistant 1 Yanel Preciado who provided LPAs with staff files. LPAs reviewed 5 staff files and files were not found to be complete, Staff #1 (S1) to Staff #3 (S3) are missing the influenza vaccine/decline waiver, Staff #2 (S2) and Staff #4 (S4) are missing MMR vaccine, S3 and Staff #5 (S5) are missing LIC503 (Health Screening) and S5 is missing all required immunization (MMR, TDap and Influenza) The facility is being cited two Type B deficiencies in accordance with Title 22 Regulations, see LIC809D. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided along with Appeal Rights. Notice of Site Visit was provided to Education Specialist, Vanessa Guzman and must be posted at the facility for 30 days. SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica Ayala LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: JOSEPH A. GASCON ELEMENTARY HEAD START FACILITY NUMBER: 191805630 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 10/07/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 11/01/2024 Section Cited CCR 101217(a)(11) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Personnel Records: The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: A health screening as specified in Section 101216(g). This requirement was not met as evidence 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Per Education Specialist, Vanessa Guzman will ensure that the health screening is complete by POC date (11/01/2024) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14by: Based on record review, LPAs Ayala and Tuba did not observe a health screening in Staff #3 and Staff #5 file. This poses a potential health and safety risk for children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 11/01/2024 Section Cited HSC1596.7995(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Employees or volunteers at day care center; immunization requirements; records; exemptions: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee shall1 2 3 4 5 6 7Per Education Specialist, Vanessa Guzman will ensure that the staff immunizations are complete by POC date (11/01/2024) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review Staff #1 to Staff #5 do not have compelte immunizations on file. This poses an potential health and safety riske to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Ana Chico LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Monique Jessica Ayala LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2024

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 7, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On October 7, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Monique Ayala and Carolyn Tuba conducted an unannounced Case Management- Annual Continuation at 123 S. Montebello Blvd. Montebello, CA 90640. The purpose of the inspection is to review staff files from the above facility. LPAs met with Education Specialist Vanessa Guzman and Executive Assistant 1 Yanel Preciado who provided LPAs with staff files. LPAs reviewed 5 staff files and files were not found to be complete, Staff #1 (S1) to Staff #3 (S3) are missing the influenza vaccine/decline waiver, Staff #2 (S2) and Staff #4 (S4) are missing MMR vaccine, S3 and Staff #5 (S5) are missing LIC503 (Health Screening) and S5 is missing all required immunization (MMR, TDap and Influenza) The facility is being cited two Type B deficiencies in accordance with Title 22 Regulations, see LIC809D. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided along with Appeal Rights. Notice of Site Visit was provided to Education Specialist, Vanessa Guzman and must be posted at the facility for 30 days. SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica Ayala LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: JOSEPH A. GASCON ELEMENTARY HEAD START FACILITY NUMBER: 191805630 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 10/07/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 11/01/2024 Section Cited CCR 101217(a)(11) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Personnel Records: The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: A health screening as specified in Section 101216(g). This requirement was not met as evidence 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Per Education Specialist, Vanessa Guzman will ensure that the health screening is complete by POC date (11/01/2024) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14by: Based on record review, LPAs Ayala and Tuba did not observe a health screening in Staff #3 and Staff #5 file. This poses a potential health and safety risk for children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 11/01/2024 Section Cited HSC1596.7995(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Employees or volunteers at day care center; immunization requirements; records; exemptions: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee shall1 2 3 4 5 6 7Per Education Specialist, Vanessa Guzman will ensure that the staff immunizations are complete by POC date (11/01/2024) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review Staff #1 to Staff #5 do not have compelte immunizations on file. This poses an potential health and safety riske to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Ana Chico LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Monique Jessica Ayala LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2024

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(11)Type BComplaintOct 7, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On October 7, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Monique Ayala and Carolyn Tuba conducted an unannounced Case Management- Annual Continuation at 123 S. Montebello Blvd. Montebello, CA 90640. The purpose of the inspection is to review staff files from the above facility. LPAs met with Education Specialist Vanessa Guzman and Executive Assistant 1 Yanel Preciado who provided LPAs with staff files. LPAs reviewed 5 staff files and files were not found to be complete, Staff #1 (S1) to Staff #3 (S3) are missing the influenza vaccine/decline waiver, Staff #2 (S2) and Staff #4 (S4) are missing MMR vaccine, S3 and Staff #5 (S5) are missing LIC503 (Health Screening) and S5 is missing all required immunization (MMR, TDap and Influenza) The facility is being cited two Type B deficiencies in accordance with Title 22 Regulations, see LIC809D. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided along with Appeal Rights. Notice of Site Visit was provided to Education Specialist, Vanessa Guzman and must be posted at the facility for 30 days. SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica Ayala LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: JOSEPH A. GASCON ELEMENTARY HEAD START FACILITY NUMBER: 191805630 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 10/07/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 11/01/2024 Section Cited CCR 101217(a)(11) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Personnel Records: The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: A health screening as specified in Section 101216(g). This requirement was not met as evidence 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Per Education Specialist, Vanessa Guzman will ensure that the health screening is complete by POC date (11/01/2024) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14by: Based on record review, LPAs Ayala and Tuba did not observe a health screening in Staff #3 and Staff #5 file. This poses a potential health and safety risk for children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 11/01/2024 Section Cited HSC1596.7995(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Employees or volunteers at day care center; immunization requirements; records; exemptions: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee shall1 2 3 4 5 6 7Per Education Specialist, Vanessa Guzman will ensure that the staff immunizations are complete by POC date (11/01/2024) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review Staff #1 to Staff #5 do not have compelte immunizations on file. This poses an potential health and safety riske to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Ana Chico LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Monique Jessica Ayala LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2024

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 7, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On October 7, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Monique Ayala and Carolyn Tuba conducted an unannounced Case Management- Annual Continuation at 123 S. Montebello Blvd. Montebello, CA 90640. The purpose of the inspection is to review staff files from the above facility. LPAs met with Education Specialist Vanessa Guzman and Executive Assistant 1 Yanel Preciado who provided LPAs with staff files. LPAs reviewed 5 staff files and files were not found to be complete, Staff #1 (S1) to Staff #3 (S3) are missing the influenza vaccine/decline waiver, Staff #2 (S2) and Staff #4 (S4) are missing MMR vaccine, S3 and Staff #5 (S5) are missing LIC503 (Health Screening) and S5 is missing all required immunization (MMR, TDap and Influenza) The facility is being cited two Type B deficiencies in accordance with Title 22 Regulations, see LIC809D. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided along with Appeal Rights. Notice of Site Visit was provided to Education Specialist, Vanessa Guzman and must be posted at the facility for 30 days. SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica Ayala LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: JOSEPH A. GASCON ELEMENTARY HEAD START FACILITY NUMBER: 191805630 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 10/07/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 11/01/2024 Section Cited CCR 101217(a)(11) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Personnel Records: The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: A health screening as specified in Section 101216(g). This requirement was not met as evidence 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Per Education Specialist, Vanessa Guzman will ensure that the health screening is complete by POC date (11/01/2024) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14by: Based on record review, LPAs Ayala and Tuba did not observe a health screening in Staff #3 and Staff #5 file. This poses a potential health and safety risk for children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 11/01/2024 Section Cited HSC1596.7995(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Employees or volunteers at day care center; immunization requirements; records; exemptions: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee shall1 2 3 4 5 6 7Per Education Specialist, Vanessa Guzman will ensure that the staff immunizations are complete by POC date (11/01/2024) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review Staff #1 to Staff #5 do not have compelte immunizations on file. This poses an potential health and safety riske to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Ana Chico LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Monique Jessica Ayala LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2024

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(11)ComplaintOct 7, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintOct 7, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH A. GASCON ELEMENTARY HEAD START's safety grade?

JOSEPH A. GASCON ELEMENTARY HEAD START has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 91.0 out of 100.

How many violations does JOSEPH A. GASCON ELEMENTARY HEAD START have?

JOSEPH A. GASCON ELEMENTARY HEAD START has 6 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.

When was JOSEPH A. GASCON ELEMENTARY HEAD START last inspected?

JOSEPH A. GASCON ELEMENTARY HEAD START was last inspected on October 7, 2024.

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