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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198001760
Report Date: 05/17/2019
Date Signed: 05/17/2019 01:14:07 PM

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:RIO HONDO COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198001760
ADMINISTRATOR:GETHERS, SHIREETHHAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3600 WORKMAN MILL RD.TELEPHONE:
(562) 908-3494
CITY:WHITTIERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90601
CAPACITY:120CENSUS: 36DATE:
05/17/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:15 AM
MET WITH:Shireetha Gethers, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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An unannounced Annual Random Inspection was conducted on this day by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jacqueline Martinez. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 120 children. LPA met with Shireetha Gethers, Director, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program which is operated by Rio Hondo Community College District and is located on the premises of Rio Hondo College. The program consists of a full day program in Rooms 1,2,3, & 4 from 7:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

The indoors and outdoors of the facility were inspected. LPA observed 5 children with 3 Staff Members in Room 1 and 12 children with 3 Staff Members in Room 2, 9 children with 4 Staff Members in Room 3 and 10 children with 5 Staff Members in Room 4. Teacher child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Sign in sheets were reviewed: LPA observed that in Room 2, 3 parent sign out signatures were missing on May 1, May 2 and May 3 and in Room 4, 2 parent sign out signatures were missing on May 1 and May 2. This poses a potential safety risk to the children in care. A Type B deficiency is being cited on the LIC 809-D page.

Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness, good repair and free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Napping equipment (mats/cots) and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage and cleanliness. Children take their blankets home to wash weekly. The facility washes the sheets at the facility weekly. Storage for children's belongings and isolation area were inspected. Ill isolation area is in the Office. Drinking water is readily available indoors for children to drink freely via a water fountain in each room.

Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. First Aid supplies were reviewed and inventoried.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Katherine HarewoodTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3380
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jacqueline MartinezTELEPHONE: 323 981-3384
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2019
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: RIO HONDO COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198001760
VISIT DATE: 05/17/2019
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AB1207: The following was discussed: As of January 1, 2018, Health & Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/.

Deficiencies The following deficiencies listed on the attached deficiency page are being cited and need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.



An exit interview was conducted with Shireetha Gethers, Director. A copy of this report and Notice of Site Visit was provided. Appeal rights were issued and discussed.


The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.



SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Katherine HarewoodTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3380
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jacqueline MartinezTELEPHONE: 323 981-3384
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2019
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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: RIO HONDO COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198001760
VISIT DATE: 05/17/2019
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Food preparation and storage areas were observed to be clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin. Food is provided by the Facility Kitchen. The facility provides, breakfast, lunch and a PM snack. Proper storage of food, beverages and snacks was reviewed. Food menus were posted in a place that is visible by the child’s authorized representative. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins had tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible.

The facility has two yards that are fully fenced. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for safety, free of sharp, loose pointed parts, good repair and age appropriateness. The surface of the outdoor activity area was observed to be maintained in a safe condition, and free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. Drinking water was available outdoors for children to drink freely via a water fountain. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards were observed.

Children's records were reviewed as well as a sampling of children’s emergency information. Staff files were also reviewed. Staff provided proof of current Pediatric First Aidt and CPR certification. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence was posted on the wall.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS). Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. The facility is providing IMS Services however there is no IMS Plan on file. This was discussed with the Director. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Katherine HarewoodTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3380
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jacqueline MartinezTELEPHONE: 323 981-3384
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2019
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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: RIO HONDO COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198001760
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/17/2019
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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Sign In and Sign Out: (a) (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.
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The regulation was not met as evidence of the following: LPA observed that in Room 2, 3 parent sign out signatures were missing on May 1, May 2 and May 3 and in Room 4, 2 parent sign out signatures were missing on May 1 and May 2. This poses a potential safety risk to the children in care.
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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: Katherine HarewoodTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3380
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jacqueline MartinezTELEPHONE: 323 981-3384
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2019
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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