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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

RANCHO VIEJO SCHOOL, THELicense 3042703512 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Giselle Lucero conducted an unannounced case management visit to issue deficiencies observed during a subsequent visit on 04/11/2025. LPA observed a total of 33 preschool children with 4 staff in the classrooms and 10 toddlers with 2 staff in the classroom. A review of facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. On 04/11/2025, LPA reviewed children's medication that was stored at the facility. LPA observed Child #1's (C1) Epi-pen and medication to be expired. Epi-Pen expired on November 2024 and medication expired on July 2024. Facility did not have current medication for C1 stored at the facility. Also on 04/11/2025, during a complaint investigation, staff interviews were conducted, staff disclosed staff are made aware of children's allergies based on the allergy lists that are posted in the classrooms. During interview with the Director, Director stated the re are no allergy lists posted in the classrooms. LPA conducted a physical plant inspection on 04/11/2025, LPA observed Child #2's (C2) allergy was the only allergy list posted in a classroom, the facility currently has 3 child ren with allergies. Based on LPAs' observation and interviews, the following deficiencies were observed in accordance to California Code and Regulations, Tittle 22, Division 12, Title 22, Chapter 1 Health-Related Services 101226(e)(3)(A) and Health and Safety Code 1596.885(c) ; please see attached 809D for deficiencies. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Deborah Warkentien. End of Report.

Citations

3 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 101223(a)(2)Type B

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews it has been determined facility staff are not aware of children's allergies. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101226(e)(3)(A)Type B

    HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES

    101226 Health-Related Services (e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as... prescribed by the child's physician. Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. C1 had an expired epi-pen and medication stored at the facility. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1596.885(c)Type B

    HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION

    1596.885(c) Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state. Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff stated children's allergies are posted in the classroom. LPA did not observe all children's allergies posted. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 7, 2025 inspection of RANCHO VIEJO SCHOOL, THE?

This was a other inspection of RANCHO VIEJO SCHOOL, THE on May 7, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to RANCHO VIEJO SCHOOL, THE on May 7, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (2) To be..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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