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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

RANCHO HERITAGE SCHOOLLicense 3648098586 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Aman Lama and Chase Atherton arrived at the center to conduct an annual inspection. LPA was met with facility representative Kazi Akther. The center is operating out of 4 classrooms, which were all inspected on this date. LPA toured inside and outside, and the following was observed and/or noted: The following documents are requested to be updated if any changes made , and submit to the Riverside Regional Office (RRO) within 30 days of this report: 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) 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility The following items have been posted and are 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 - Food menu. · The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license. · Ratios were met during this inspection. · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and free of hazards. · There are no weapons present at the facility. · No accessible bodies of water were observed by LPA at the time of this inspection. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Children bring their own water bottles/cups from home. Facility also provides re-fillable uncontaminated drinking water through large igloo containers in each classroom, with disposable cups, as needed. · Hazards are stored where they were inaccessible to children. These include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children in care. · Poisons and toxins are to be kept locked and were observed inaccessible, per Title 22 Regulations. · All floors were observed clean, safe, and shall remain so at all times. · Restrooms were observed to be sanitary and in operating condition. · Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences. · Outdoor activity areas are in good condition and supplied with age/size appropriate equipment. · The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. · Food is provided by the center. · All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins have tight-fitting covers that were observed on and in good repair. · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. · There is at least one closing and one opening staff present with a current CPR/First Aid on file. · A review of children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection. · Disaster drills are to be conducted every six months, which there was no documentation of - SEE LIC809D · The facility is informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov · A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. · The facility can submit transfer forms to associate or disassociate someone from their facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov · A review of staff records indicates that staff that were present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired . This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records -SEE LIC809D 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/ . - Facility representative 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 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. - To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov . - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200 The facility representative 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. During the exit interview, the facility representative confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Kazi Akther

Citations

6 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.

  • 101174(d)Type B

    DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director stated they have not done a disaster drill yet, and was unable to provide proof of one done in the last 6 months. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES

    Based on observation, record review and directors own admission, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There was no proof of written approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The outdoor drinking water fountain, has two wooden pieces that the fountain is bolted on. One out of the two pieces has completely worn down, exposing sharp pieces of wood. The water fountain itself works, and has collected dirt and leaves on it, as well as calcium from water. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101238(g)(1)Type B

    Based on LPA's observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The kitchen has 2 cabinets that hold hazardous chemicals with no lock. The kitchen door always remains open, for ventilation purposes, children do access the area near the kitchen door. Furthermore, there is a drawer with kitchen knives also accessible. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 1 out of 3 teachers files did not have immunizations on file. S3 did not have immunizations on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 3 out of 3 teachers files did not have an updated Mandated Reporter Training (MRT) on file for "Child Care Providers". S1, S3 and S4 did not have MRT on file. This poses/posed 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 October 8, 2025 inspection of RANCHO HERITAGE SCHOOL?

This was a inspection inspection of RANCHO HERITAGE SCHOOL on October 8, 2025. 6 citations were issued: 6 Type B.

Were any citations issued to RANCHO HERITAGE SCHOOL on October 8, 2025?

Yes, 6 citations were issued (0 Type A, 6 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director stated they have not done a d..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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