BURROUGHS HEAD START

1260 E. 33RD STREET, Signal Hill, CA 90755LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

3 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 18, 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 3, 2026

Provider
BURROUGHS HEAD START
License number
Not listed
Location
1260 E. 33RD STREET, Signal Hill, CA 90755
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
Inspection record
3 inspections, last inspected October 18, 2024
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent95.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety85/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

3

Total Violations

Oct 18, 2024

Last Inspection

60

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (3)

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)ComplaintAug 2, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 2, 2023

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 08/02/2023 at 9:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katrina Chicote conducted an Unannounced Case Management Inspection and met with Olivia Ugarte (ELCM), Maria Harris (Program Administrator), and Keokuk Legarde (ELCM). LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility. Facility is made up of three classrooms RM-1 Preschool, RM-2 Early Head Start, and RM-3 Early Head Start and located on Burroughs Elementary school campus. There was one child and three staff present during the inspection in RM-2. Per ELCM, RM-1 is Preschool program and is still on Summer break. LPA did not observe any children in RM-1 and RM-3 at time of inspection. The purpose of today's inspection was to discuss the water lead test results. Results show that the classroom drinking fountains (bubblers) in RM-1 and RM-2 has action level exceedance (ALE) of lead: RM-1 drinking fountain results 7.0 and RM-2 drinking fountain results 8.84. At 9:58 AM. LPA observed and took pictures of the water sources with ALE. LPA observed drinking fountain in RM-2 to be inaccessible to children covered completely with plastic cover. LPA did not observe a cover on RM-2 drinking fountain but when tested drinking fountain was observed to be off and no children are present in RM-1. LPA observed water jugs available for children drinking water. Per ELCM, parents will be notified pending a letter distributed by LBUSD. Per ELCM, no meals are prepared on site and all meals are delivered by Head Start Kitchen. A deficiency was cited to ensure that the water sources with the exceedances will not be used as a drinking source or food preparation source for the children. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representatives. Report Ends - Page 1 of 1 SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Chicote LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/02/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/02/2023 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: BURROUGHS HEAD START FACILITY NUMBER: 198016557 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 08/02/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 08/02/2023 Section Cited HSC 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101700.3(b)(1) (b) Testing results with fractional ppb 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... Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidence by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7LPA observed all water sources to be made inaccessible to children one turned off and the other covered. LPA observed water jugs available next to drinking fountains for drinking water. Clearing deficiency on site. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review the Licensee did not ensure water sources at facility to meet lead requirements. Lead test results showed that two water sources have an action level exceedance. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 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:Karen Chambers LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Katrina Chicote LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/02/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/02/2023

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 2, 2023

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 08/02/2023 at 9:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katrina Chicote conducted an Unannounced Case Management Inspection and met with Olivia Ugarte (ELCM), Maria Harris (Program Administrator), and Keokuk Legarde (ELCM). LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility. Facility is made up of three classrooms RM-1 Preschool, RM-2 Early Head Start, and RM-3 Early Head Start and located on Burroughs Elementary school campus. There was one child and three staff present during the inspection in RM-2. Per ELCM, RM-1 is Preschool program and is still on Summer break. LPA did not observe any children in RM-1 and RM-3 at time of inspection. The purpose of today's inspection was to discuss the water lead test results. Results show that the classroom drinking fountains (bubblers) in RM-1 and RM-2 has action level exceedance (ALE) of lead: RM-1 drinking fountain results 7.0 and RM-2 drinking fountain results 8.84. At 9:58 AM. LPA observed and took pictures of the water sources with ALE. LPA observed drinking fountain in RM-2 to be inaccessible to children covered completely with plastic cover. LPA did not observe a cover on RM-2 drinking fountain but when tested drinking fountain was observed to be off and no children are present in RM-1. LPA observed water jugs available for children drinking water. Per ELCM, parents will be notified pending a letter distributed by LBUSD. Per ELCM, no meals are prepared on site and all meals are delivered by Head Start Kitchen. A deficiency was cited to ensure that the water sources with the exceedances will not be used as a drinking source or food preparation source for the children. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representatives. Report Ends - Page 1 of 1 SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Chicote LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/02/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/02/2023 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: BURROUGHS HEAD START FACILITY NUMBER: 198016557 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 08/02/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 08/02/2023 Section Cited HSC 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101700.3(b)(1) (b) Testing results with fractional ppb 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... Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidence by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7LPA observed all water sources to be made inaccessible to children one turned off and the other covered. LPA observed water jugs available next to drinking fountains for drinking water. Clearing deficiency on site. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review the Licensee did not ensure water sources at facility to meet lead requirements. Lead test results showed that two water sources have an action level exceedance. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 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:Karen Chambers LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Katrina Chicote LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/02/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/02/2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BURROUGHS HEAD START's safety grade?

BURROUGHS HEAD START has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 95.5 out of 100.

How many violations does BURROUGHS HEAD START have?

BURROUGHS HEAD START has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was BURROUGHS HEAD START last inspected?

BURROUGHS HEAD START was last inspected on October 18, 2024.

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