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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191596680
Report Date: 05/12/2023
Date Signed: 05/12/2023 03:26:08 PM


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754



FACILITY NAME:FOOTHILL OAKS ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
191596680
ADMINISTRATOR:NAYELI SANTIAGOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:822 BRADBOURNE AVE.TELEPHONE:
(626) 531-6855
CITY:DUARTESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91010
CAPACITY:60CENSUS: 26DATE:
05/12/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Jenny Ha, Principal TIME COMPLETED:
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On 05/12/2023 at 9:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced required inspection. A risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility- appropriate PPE was used. LPA met with Principal Jenny Ha, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Per Ms. Ha she is the Principal of the whole school, the Preschool Director is Nayeli Santiago who was in a classroom. This is a preschool age program licensed for 60 children which operates Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Per the Principal there are 32 children enrolled. A current children roster was not available for review.

All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. There are 2 buildings that house the classrooms for this facility, Building 1 (classrooms 12, 13, 14), closest to the playground, is the one currently being used. Building 2 with classroom 15 is not in use at this time. The following staff was present during this inspection: 2’s classroom had 8 children with 1 staff, 3’s classroom 9 children with 1 staff and Tk classroom 9 children with 1 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license.

LPA observed the facility to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/12/2023
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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754


FACILITY NAME: FOOTHILL OAKS ACADEMY

FACILITY NUMBER: 191596680

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 05/12/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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Section Cited
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1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 5 staff are missing required immunizations which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/02/2023
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Per Director they will request these immunizations and submit proof by POC due date of 6/2/23
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Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(c) Current proof of completion for each licensed child day care provider or applicant for that license, administrator, and employee of a licensed child day care facility shall be submitted to the department upon inspection of the child day care or upon request by the department.

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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 3 out of 5 staff are missing the required mandated child abuse AB1207 certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/02/2023
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Per Director they will have staff take training and submit proof by POC due date of 6/2/23
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: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754


FACILITY NAME: FOOTHILL OAKS ACADEMY

FACILITY NUMBER: 191596680

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 05/12/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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Section Cited
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Personnel Requirements
(B) A copy of the signed LIC 9052 (11/94) shall be kept in the employee's personnel record.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 4 out 5 employees did not have the LIC 9052 employee rights on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/19/2023
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Per Director she will provide the form to staff to sign and will place in file by POC due date for departments review
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Health-Related Services
(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Child # 1 had expired epinephrine injection at facility. Epi- Pen expired on 2/2023- Child # 1 was present during inspection which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/19/2023
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During inspection Principal provided documentation showing that parents had been informed of expired medication. Principal called parents who contacted doctors and medication was orderded- New medication arrived at facility during the end of inspection. Deficiency cleared on this date.
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: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/12/2023
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754


FACILITY NAME: FOOTHILL OAKS ACADEMY

FACILITY NUMBER: 191596680

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 05/12/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101229.1(a)(1)
Sign In and Sign Out
(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 3 out of 26 children were not signed in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/19/2023
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Per Director, they will send a post on parent square reminded parents to sign in and a flyer will be posted by sign in sheet, Pictures will be submitted as proof of corrections by POC due date of 5/19/2023.
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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: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/12/2023
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: FOOTHILL OAKS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 191596680
VISIT DATE: 05/12/2023
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At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted.

The facility provides am snack and pm snack- parents have the option to bring lunch from home or order hot meals from Duarte School District. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. All food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms in forms of water jugs, children bring their personal water bottles from home. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children.

LPA observed that there is smoke and carbon detectors in the facility and were found operable. Last drill documented was on 1/5/2023.

Appropriate sleeping arrangements were observed- sheets are sent home every Friday to be washed. Individual storage to store belongings was observed.

Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Children bring their water bottles when going outside. LPA advised Principal to periodically check wooden play structures for any splinters.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2023
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: FOOTHILL OAKS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 191596680
VISIT DATE: 05/12/2023
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At 10:00 am Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. LPA observed that 3 children were not signed in.

At 10:15 am Staff Records were reviewed- LPA observed all 5 staff records to be incomplete. 4 out 5 records reviewed were missing LIC 503 Health Screening and LIC 9052 Employee Rights- Principal and Director do not have proof of childcare orientation or health & safety class on file.

SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the Principal and Director. 4 out 5 staff are missing required immunization documentation.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers. LPA observed that 3 out 5 employees do not have AB1207 training certificate on file

Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. At least 1 person present had the required training. LPA advised that required Pediatric CPR First Aid training should be EMSA approved.

Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. 3 out 10 children are missing medical assessment form. LPA issued the Review of Children's Records (LIC 857) and Review of Staff’s Records (LIC 859) to the facility representative during this inspection.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. At 9:31 am LPA observed Child # 1 had expired epinephrine injection (Epi-Pen) at facility. -------- pg. 3 of 4--------
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2023
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: FOOTHILL OAKS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 191596680
VISIT DATE: 05/12/2023
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Epi-pen expired on 2/2023- Child # 1 was present during inspection. Principal provided documentation showing that parents had been informed of expired medication. Principal called parents during inspection who contacted doctor and prescription was ordered. At 2:40 pm Principal brought in new Epi-Pen for Child # 1. Additionally LPA observed that IMS plans needs more details. LPA advised Principal and Director to review PIN 22-02-CCP BEST PRACTICES RELATED TO THE PROVISION OF INCIDENTAL MEDICAL SERVICES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS AND FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES. 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

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

LPA reviewed new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, which requires the testing of water for lead in Child Care Centers (CCCs) with facility director during the inspection. Per AB 2370, all CCCs that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, must have their water tested and post the results by January 1, 2023, and every 5 years after the date of the first testing. Per Principal they submitted a letter to the Department requesting a waiver since no meals are prepared in the facility and drinking water is provided via water jug.

Facility representative 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2023
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: FOOTHILL OAKS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 191596680
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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/inspection-process.

Based on the LPA’s observations and records reviews, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency pages) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Principal Jenny Ha and Director Nayeli Santiago.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2023
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