300605494-1-12-2023-06-CC-RMCN-CN22N9-20230112163219

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 300605494
Report Date: 01/12/2023
Date Signed: 01/12/2023 04:32:41 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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME:	HARRY & GRACE STEELE CHILDRENS CTR-ORANGE COAST CO		FACILITY NUMBER:	300605494
ADMINISTRATOR:	MENDOZA, PAT		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	2701 FAIRVIEW ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(714) 432-5569
CITY:	COSTA MESA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92628
CAPACITY:	42	CENSUS: 13	DATE:	01/12/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	Director Rochelle Santa Cruz		TIME COMPLETED:	01:59 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 Analyst (LPA) Romy Castanon conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of a required 1-year annual. LPA met with Director Rochelle Santa Cruz and Assistant Director Denise Devereaux. LPA toured the Infant Classroom and Toddler Classroom. LPA also toured the infant and toddler playground area and verified floor/yard plan (LIC 999). Census was taken in Infant Classroom and Toddler Classroom. The overall census observed was 13 children and 4 staff. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility hours are 7:30am – 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors by bottles with the child’s name on it that are brought from home daily. Children cribs are individually assigned, and crib sheets are taken home weekly to be washed by parents. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire sprinkler system. Facility met all posting requirements. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility. Page 1 of 4

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rina Lopez	TELEPHONE: (714) 795-0859
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Romelia M Castanon	TELEPHONE: (714) 746-8565
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/12/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/12/2023

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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: HARRY & GRACE STEELE CHILDRENS CTR-ORANGE COAST CO	FACILITY NUMBER: 300605494
	VISIT DATE: 01/12/2023

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Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 5 out of 5 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunizations as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a childcare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 08/2023.

Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A random sample of 5 of 5 children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child’s name, address, and telephone number of the child’s authorized representative and of relatives or others that can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary (LIC 700), Immunization records, Physicians Report, Notification of Parent’s Rights, Admissions Agreement, Personal Rights, and Needs and Services Plan for Infants was found to be in compliance. In the areas reviewed, the children’s files were found to be in compliance. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. The person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day.

The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water bottles with the child’s name on it that are brought from home daily. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The facility grounds were safe, sanitary and in good repair.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rina Lopez	TELEPHONE: (714) 795-0859
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Romelia M Castanon	TELEPHONE: (714) 746-8565
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/12/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/12/2023

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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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: HARRY & GRACE STEELE CHILDRENS CTR-ORANGE COAST CO	FACILITY NUMBER: 300605494
	VISIT DATE: 01/12/2023

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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

The Director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov. Director may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or at www.ccld.ca.gov LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

Information on the additional nutrition training, immunization requirements for children, and Health Schools Act (http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pestmgt/schoolipm.htm) were provided. Director was informed, and website given about the California Child Care Disaster Plan has been posted to the UCSF California Childcare Health Program website: cchp.ucsf.edu/content/disaster-preparedness Also provided was information about the E-Learning Modules available at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rina Lopez	TELEPHONE: (714) 795-0859
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Romelia M Castanon	TELEPHONE: (714) 746-8565
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/12/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/12/2023

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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: HARRY & GRACE STEELE CHILDRENS CTR-ORANGE COAST CO	FACILITY NUMBER: 300605494
	VISIT DATE: 01/12/2023

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Director 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.

Based on LPAs observations, a Technical violation was given after review of Infant Sleep 15-minute Check Log.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Rochelle Santa Cruz and Assistant Director Denise Devereaux. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days.

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

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rina Lopez	TELEPHONE: (714) 795-0859
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Romelia M Castanon	TELEPHONE: (714) 746-8565
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/12/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/12/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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