197401106-3-3-2020-12-CC-MJAA-BMCSWY-20200303131509

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197401106
Report Date: 03/03/2020
Date Signed: 03/03/2020 01:15:18 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME:	STEPPING STONES CHILDREN'S CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	197401106
ADMINISTRATOR:	JOELENE HOSELTON		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	26330 N. FRIENDLY VALLEY PKWY.		TELEPHONE:	(661) 251-4469
CITY:	SANTA CLARITA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91321
CAPACITY:	71	CENSUS: 46	DATE:	03/03/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:00 PM
MET WITH:	Anne Grunbok, Owner		TIME COMPLETED:	01:20 PM

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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	Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Monique Ayala and Licensing Program Manager Mariela Ramon met with the Owner, Anne Grunbok for the purpose of conducting an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection .Upon arrival LPA and LPM observed 46 preschool age children with 6 teachers including the facility owner providing care and supervision. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. LPA Ayala and LPM Ramon toured and inspected the entire center, which consist of 3 classrooms, office/reception, kitchenette where snacks are prepared two separate children's bathrooms which were free of hazardous materials. LPA tested the water temperature and it was a safe temperature. Soap and paper towels are readily available for children to use. LPA observed a staff bathroom which is also utilize by children that become ill. LPA and LPM inspected two separated outdoor play yards. The younger preschoolers and older preschoolers have their own play areas. There several age appropriate toys available for children (little tikes cars, tricylces, sandboxes, picnic tables, slides and climbing structures (only on older preschoolers side)). LPA observed water pitchers with disposable cups in the classrooms and in the outdoor areas. Both outdoor play areas have shaded area. Owner stated that depending on weather conditions children eat indoors and outdoors. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. The center provides potty training. LPA and LPM observed a changing table for the younger preschool children. Bedding and linens were individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable, and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. There is a clean, kitchenette, that children have access to when walking to the bathroom, but is free of hazardous objects, kitchenette has a refrigerator with a freezer, microwave oven. LPA observed menus. Lunch is provided from an outside vendor, and snacks are provided by the facility.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 369-2168
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica Ayala	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/03/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2020

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

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: STEPPING STONES CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197401106
	VISIT DATE: 03/03/2020

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LPA Ayala and LPM Ramon observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks that are properly stored in enclosed containers with lids. Cleaning solutions are stored on high selves and locked cabinets, which make them inaccessible to children in care.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current, last drill was conducted January 12, 2020 and are conducted every 3 months.
Children's records and staff records were reviewed and complete. Staff have completed the mandated reporter training about 2 years ago and will renew.

LPA observed a fully stocked first aid kit; fully charged fire extinguishers; carbon monoxide detectors throughout the center. There is a Fire Drill/Earthquake log posted, and current Roster available.

The following general information was discussed during this inspection:

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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. Center does not provide IMS at this time.

Mandated Reporter Training Requirements: §1596.8662 - As of January 1, 2018, child care providers, administrators, or employees who work in a licensed 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. Staff was informed that they need to take mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com

*All Licensing reports are available for review on-line and are considered public information. Summary: Assembly Bill 2621 added Section 1596.819 to the Health and Safety Code, to require the Department to post certain licensing information for CCCs and FCCHs on its public internet website.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 369-2168
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica Ayala	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/03/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: STEPPING STONES CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197401106
	VISIT DATE: 03/03/2020

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Safe Sleep Information: California Department of Public Health – California SIDS Program: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/pages/default.aspx
AAP – Safe Sleep Campaign: http://www.healthychildcare.org/sids/html
AAP-Free Training: Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Early Education and Child Care: http://shop.aap.org/Reducing-the-Rick-of-SIDS-in-Early-Education-and-Child-Care
And Caring for our Children, Safe Sleep Practices and SIDS/Suffocation Risk Reduction: http://cfoc/nrckids/org/standardview/spccol/safe_sleep

Fingerprint clearances and transfers: Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review shall obtain a clearance or criminal record exemption. If a fingerprint clearance has been obtained through the Department, Licensee may request a transfer of a criminal record clearance from one state licensed facility to another using form LIC 9184

**Each report (documenting a Type A citation) shall remain posted for 30 days along with the Notice of Site Visit (printed out during this inspection). In addition; all parents of currently enrolled children and any newly enrolled child for the following 12 months shall receive a copy of report documenting a Type A Citation and sign form LIC 9224 acknowledging receipt. Staff are aware of required forms for children's files and forms that shall be posted after licensure.

**Senate Bill AB 633 - Child Care Facilities: Parent Notification Requirements

Summary: This bill amends Health and Safety Code (HSC) sections 1596.859, 1596.8595, 1596.8895, and 1597.05 to improve the transparency of licensing records and to ensure that parents/guardians using a licensed child care facility are aware of situations that present the greatest danger to children.

**Parent Board contained all documents that are required to be posted according to Title 22 Regulations. Staff are certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid (exp 06/01/2021/).

During this inspection this facility was incompliance and no deficiencies were observed. An exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility. A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 369-2168
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica Ayala	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/03/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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