198004987-9-15-2023-33-CC-CTUA-CVQ2QC-20230915173543

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198004987
Report Date: 09/15/2023
Date Signed: 09/15/2023 05:35:50 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/15/2023 05:35 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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	SEEDLING SCHOOL, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198004987
ADMINISTRATOR:	HYTOSHA HODGES-MCDANIELS		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1035 W. HARRISON AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(909) 445-1235
CITY:	CLAREMONT	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91711
CAPACITY:	84	CENSUS:	DATE:	09/15/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:45 PM
MET WITH:			TIME COMPLETED:	05:30 PM

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On September 15, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carolyn Tuba conducted an unannounced required 1-year inspection. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted. LPA met with Office Coordinator, Patricia Fernandez and EC Coordinator, Seidy Ortiz who guided LPA on a tour to gain a census of 27 children and 4 staff members in care. Director, Hytosha Hodges-McDaniels arrived at approximately at 3 pm during the tour. This is a preschool age program licensed for 84 children which operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Per the Office Coordinator there are 78 children enrolled.

The following classrooms were inspected, Classroom 1 (young 2-year-olds), Classroom 2 (2-year-olds), Classroom 3 (young 3-year-olds), Classroom 4 (3-year-olds), Classroom 5 (young 4-year-olds), Classroom 6 (4-year-olds), Classroom 7 (TK). Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license.

The classroom furniture and equipment were 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.

The facility provides AM & PM snacks and lunch is provided by food service from the Foothill Country Day School. Drinking water is brought from home and filtered water purifier for refills as needed. LPA observed menus posted in the classroom parent board and are also sent home to parents each week. The kitchen was inspected and was found to be clean and in order. LPA observed that there are smoke detectors that are connected to the elementary school and are tested throughout the year. LPA observed and tested carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom and are operable. LPA observed fire extinguishers in each classroom that were last serviced on October 18, 2022. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted and documented on May 2023.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carolyn Tuba	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/15/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/15/2023

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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: SEEDLING SCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198004987
	VISIT DATE: 09/15/2023

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Outdoor playgrounds are named the following: South, North, and East. The 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 or free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are placed on wood chips to cushion or prevent an injury to absorb a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yards with trees and shade cover.

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 reminded Director that all parents require to use full signature. Facility uses an app called ProCare and requires a code for each person picking up. LPA reviewed staff records; staff files were complete. LPA observed a current facility roster.

Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency forms and a medical assessment are on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid, Mandated Reporting Certificates and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed.

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 PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. LPA referred to the PIN 21.21.1 CCP.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carolyn Tuba	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/15/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/15/2023

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: SEEDLING SCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198004987
	VISIT DATE: 09/15/2023

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Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

During a conversation with the Director, she stated that there is a swimming pool next door to the preschool, but children do not have access to the pool. It is used by the elementary school that shares the same campus as the preschool program. LPA observed that the pool is surrounded by a metal gate and cement block wall and has a self-swinging locked gate.

The deficiency listed on the following page were observed by the LPA and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809-D. The deficiency that is being cited needs to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Hytosha Hodges-McDaniels.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carolyn Tuba	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/15/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/15/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Document Has Been Signed on 09/15/2023 05:35 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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: SEEDLING SCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198004987
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/15/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.16(a)(1)

Lead Testing

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not able to provide testing results which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/16/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per Director lead testing will be be conducted and she will email LPA with the proof that testing has been conducted.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carolyn Tuba	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/15/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/15/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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