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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 130805921
Report Date: 06/07/2023
Date Signed: 06/07/2023 03:06:51 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 06/07/2023 03:06 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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108



FACILITY NAME:LITTLE PIONEERS PRESCHOOL - SCHOOL-AGEFACILITY NUMBER:
130805921
ADMINISTRATOR:JENELL BERTUSSIFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:1996 BERTUSSI ROADTELEPHONE:
(760) 353-4493
CITY:EL CENTROSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92243
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 4DATE:
06/07/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:45 PM
MET WITH:Jenell BertussiTIME COMPLETED:
03:15 PM
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On 06/07/2023 at 02:00 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dana Stevens, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Director, Jenell Bertussi. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. There were 4 children and one staff were present in the school age classroom at the time of this inspection.

There were no bodies of water observed within the premises. Director stated there are no firearms/weapons on the grounds. Furniture and playground equipment are kept in good condition. The child care center is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets requirements. All toilets and hand washing facilities are safe and working in sanitary conditions. Drinking water is available both indoors and out. Children use individual, re-usable water bottles or disposable cups. Facility does not have a kitchen and does not provide meals, all children bring lunch from home. Facility does provide children with snacks twice a day. Facility's food storage areas are clean and sanitary. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. All storage containers for solid waste have a tight-fitting covers that are kept on and in good repair. Children and staff files were reviewed. CPR/First Aid certifications and Mandated Reporter Certifications were expired for all staff.


This facility is not currently providing 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
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia GrayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dana StevensTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/07/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/07/2023
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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE PIONEERS PRESCHOOL - SCHOOL-AGE
FACILITY NUMBER: 130805921
VISIT DATE: 06/07/2023
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Staff 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

California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 3), are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D.



Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia GrayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dana StevensTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023
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Document Has Been Signed on 06/07/2023 03:06 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108


FACILITY NAME: LITTLE PIONEERS PRESCHOOL - SCHOOL-AGE
FACILITY NUMBER: 130805921

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/07/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on(record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/07/2023
Plan of Correction
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DIrector will provide proof of Mandated Reporter Certification renewal for all staff within 30 days.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(f)
Personnel Requirements
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review the Director did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring at least one staff member has current CPR/First AId certification which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/07/2023
Plan of Correction
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Director will provide proof of CPR/First Aid renewal for at least one staff member within 30 days.
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: Cynthia GrayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dana StevensTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/07/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/07/2023
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