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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE LLCLicense 3348439831 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On June 20, 2024, at 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Anastasia Flores, conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: · The following items were posted and updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law - Menu · The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license. · Ratios are being met during this inspection, there were 12 children to one staff in each classroom. · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards · There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director. · There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Drinking water is provided in the indoor activity space, children have individual cups that are brought from home and filled up with faucet water and there are pitchers in each classroom. Outside play area has drinking fountains and the children are also allowed to take their own cups outside if they choose to. · Medications are stored where inaccessible to children in the kitchen area behind locked box. · Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous · Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children · All floors were observed to be safe and clean. · Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition · Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards · Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition · Food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin · Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination · All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements · Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill was conducted on 06/04/24. A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. · Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection. · Staff record review indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. · A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 03/2026. · Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 04/2026 · Director completed Health and Safety Training · A review of staff records 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send them email 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/process . 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, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 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. 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/ 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. On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for. The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200 The licensee/director was asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days: 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan 3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old) 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old) 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made & current designation is on file) During the exit interview, the Director, Desiree Andrews, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, 809D, TV9102 and appeal rights, was reviewed with the Director, Desiree Andrews. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Citations

2 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.

  • 101229(a)Type B

    RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    101229(a) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision; The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.This was not met as evidenced by… Based on interviews and record review, child 1 sustained an unexplained injury while in care on at least one or more occasion. This may cause a potential, health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

  • 101238(a)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the playground with climbing equipment has cobwebs on the play structure and in the toys inside the bucket by back fence, the smaller water faucet has bird feces in the sink at time of inspection, children playing on playground prior to being cleaned. 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 June 20, 2024 inspection of STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE LLC?

This was an inspection of STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE LLC on June 20, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE LLC on June 20, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101229(a) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision; The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessar..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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