Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 03/03/2025 at 9:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tiffanie Diep arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA toured the facility inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed:
This is a combination center and the other licensed programs are infant (334805788) and school-age (334805787), which were inspected on 10/26/2023 and 10/23/2023.
Normal days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
A review of staff and children's records was conducted as part of this evaluation.
The facility was operating with the limits as stated on the license.
Ratios were being met during the inspection.
Classrooms were adequately equipped with age and size-appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards.
There are no weapons present at the facility per Director Diana Ramirez.
Director confirmed there are no accessible bodies of water present at this time. All wading pools or similar products must be emptied immediately after use. LPA referred Director to the Department website for new pool safety requirements effective January 1, 2025:
Child Care Provider Webinar 2024 Q4
and
PIN 25-01-CCP
.
Children bring their own water bottles to the facility. Drinking water is also provided to children by filtered water in water jugs and disposable cups.
Water testing for lead contamination was completed on 11/19/2022.
Medications were stored where inaccessible to children.
All hazardous items, such as disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that could pose a danger were stored inaccessible to children.
Toxins were locked.
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All floors were observed to be clean and safe.
Restrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary, and in operating condition.
Outdoor activity areas were supplied with age and size-appropriate equipment in good condition.
Playground was enclosed by appropriate fences and were free of hazards.
Food preparation area was clean, free of litter, rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin.
Food was stored appropriately and protected from contamination.
All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, had tight-fitting covers that were kept on and in good repair.
Menus were posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative, dated, kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request.
The program currently shares the playground with the school-aged children with an approved waiver.
The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs a fall, which was rubber mats.
Sign-in/out records were reviewed and did not meet regulation requirements. LPA did not observe 32 out of 53 children present signed in. LPA discussed the requirement to ensure each child is signed in and out by their authorized representative.
Children’s records were complete.
Staff records reviewed during today’s inspection indicate that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions and meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.
During record review, LPA did not observe Mandated Reporter Training certificates for five out of seven staff present. LPA discussed the mandated reporter training requirement and Director was reminded to ensure all staff renew the course every two years. LPA also did not observe required immunizations for three out of seven staff present. LPA reminded Director to maintain documentation of the required immunizations for all employees and volunteers. Additionally, LPA did not observe Health Screening Report (LIC 503) forms, including a tuberculosis clearance, were completed and maintained for two out of seven staff present. LPA reminded Director to maintain documentation of completed health screening reports for all staff.
Director completed preventive health and safety training on 04/27/2023.
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A staff member was present with current pediatric CPR and first aid certification which expires on 11/04/2025.
Director’s Mandated Reporter Training certificate expires on 04/04/2025.
Documentation of fire and disaster drills was on file; last drill was conducted on 02/12/2025.
Director was informed of their reporting requirements and was provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting e-mail at
UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov
.
Director can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility via e-mail to
Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov
.
The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at (951) 782-4200.
The following items were posted and updated where necessary:
License
Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148)
Notification of Parents' Rights poster (PUB 393)
Personal Rights (LIC 613A)
California Child Passenger Safety Law (PUB 269)
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The director is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to Licensing within 30 days:
Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC 308) (only if changes have been made)
Administrative Organization (LIC 309) (only if changes have been made)
Personnel Report (LIC 500)
Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610)
Parent Handbook/Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/Fee schedule (only if changes have been made)
Director 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 five 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.
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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 five years after the date of the first test. 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 outlined in
PIN 21-21.1-CCP
.
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-care-centers/
.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the e-mail address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE Tool, please send e-mail 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
. Director 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.
Based on records reviewed, deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D. LPA Tiffanie Diep informed the Director, Diana Ramirez, that this report dated 03/03/2025 documents four Type B citations as there were potential risks to the health and safety of children in care.
At 3:45 PM, Director left the facility to attend an errand. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the assistant director, Daniela Nava. A notice of site visit was given to Director and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.
