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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 070212461
Report Date: 03/07/2023
Date Signed: 03/07/2023 03:34:41 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/07/2023 03:34 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	VALLE VERDE CHILDREN'S CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	070212461
ADMINISTRATOR:	CHRISTINE MULLER		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	3275 PEACHWILLOW LANE		TELEPHONE:	(925) 944-5255
CITY:	WALNUT CREEK	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94598
CAPACITY:	158	CENSUS: 30	DATE:	03/07/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Christine Muller		TIME COMPLETED:	04:30 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 3/7/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monica Mathur conducted an unannounced Required Annual inspection at Valle Verde Children's Center, located in the premises of Valle Verde Elementary School. LPA met with Director, Christine Muller and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday - Friday from 7am - 6pm in 1 Room. The physical plant was inspected. LPA toured the premises with the Director. Indoor space: There were 30 children and 9 staff present. Facility was observed to be in compliance with school age regulation requirements. The room, restroom, food storage areas and spaces accessible to children were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Storage areas for poisons were locked and medications were kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. LPA observed a working Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. All toilets, hand washing areas were observed to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. Facility completed the mandatory Water Lead Testing before January 2023 and has submitted documents for it. Outdoor Space: Outdoor playground was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. The play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. Surface of the outdoor activity space was in safe condition and free of hazards. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. continued on page 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monica Mathur	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/07/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: VALLE VERDE CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 070212461
	VISIT DATE: 03/07/2023

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File Review: Electronic sign in system called ProCare is used to sign in and out. A sample of Children and Staff files was taken for review. There was at least one staff present with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid at the facility during inspection. Children's Roster LIC 9040 and Personnel Report LIC500 was reviewed, and a copy obtained. Last Fire Drill was conducted within the past 6 months.

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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

A staff person MARY MICHAEL was present supervising children but was not associated to the license. Director stated she started working October 2022, Transfer Request was faxed to CCLD Office but Director did not check Guardian or call to verify if association was complete. Guardian showed at present MARY was not associated to any facility and her process was closed in January 2023 due to inaction. During inspection MARY left facility to get Live Scan done again. Since facility initiated fingerprint process when MARY was hired and there is no history of clearance citations, a Type B deficiency with $100 for 1 day civil penalty is being assessed today. All other staff present today had clearances and were associated.
Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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.

In the areas that were evaluated, regulatory violation was observed. Citation was issued on page 809D. Exit interview and report was reviewed with the Director, Christine Muller. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monica Mathur	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/07/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2023

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: VALLE VERDE CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 070212461
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/07/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101170(e)(1)

Criminal Record Clearance

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. A staff MARY MICHAEL was supervising children but not associated to license. Director stated she started working October 2022, Transfer Request was faxed to CCLD Office but Director did not verify if association was complete.Today Guardian showed MARY was not associated to any licensed childcare facility and her process was closed in January 2023 due to inaction. During inspection MARY left facility to get Live Scan re-done. Since facility initiated fingerprint process when MARY was hired and there is no history of clearance citations, a Type B deficiency with $100 civil penalty is being assessed today. All other staff present today were cleared and associated. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/08/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	By POC Due Date 3/8/23 Director agreed (1) to send verification Live Scan was completed (2) A written plan stating how facility wil stay in compliance to be submitted.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monica Mathur	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/07/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2023

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