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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304270335
Report Date: 02/07/2025
Date Signed: 02/07/2025 02:34:08 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/07/2025 02:34 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
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
304270335
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		VALDEZ, SHANNONFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:30075 ALICIA PARKWAYTELEPHONE:
(949) 249-2321
CITY:LAGUNA NIGUELSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92677
CAPACITY: 16TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 16CENSUS: 11DATE:
02/07/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:35 AM
MET WITH:DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mahnaz (Nancy) Male conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual inspection. LPA met with Director, Shannon Valdez. There was a total of 11 children with a total of 3 staff in 2 different classrooms. The teacher child ratio was 7 infants with 2 staff in the infant room, and 4 toddlers with one staff in the toddler room.

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.
LPA toured of the facility inside and outside. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were checked. Facility hours are 6:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and one Friday until 10:00 pm if needed. Parents sign their children in and out electronically.
The napping area which was separated by a Plexi glass was inspected. The cribs were free of loose items and the sheets were fitted. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. The bottles of milk and food containers for children brought from home were all labeled with the child's name and current date.

All the classrooms were inspected. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. Facility provides morning, afternoon snacks and lunch to children. Menu was posted.
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Thuy HoTELEPHONE: (714) 703-2741
Mahnaz MalekTELEPHONE: (714) 292-9851
DATE: 02/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/07/2025
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
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304270335
VISIT DATE: 02/07/2025
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Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. Drinking water is available to children indoors by water containers children bring from home and the facility fill them up with filtered water.

The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill was in 1/3/2025.
The facility has Carbon Monoxide Detective which is operable. Facility met all posting requirement.

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. There was enough cushioning around and under the play structure/slide to absorb fall. (commercial built in foam and wood chip) Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water containers which facility fill them up by filtered water if needed. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. Shade is provided. There are no bodies of water present at the facility.

Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 3 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunization 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 for staff were reviewed and were in 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. They were in compliance. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications.

Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A random sample 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) and
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Thuy HoTELEPHONE: (714) 703-2741
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz MalekTELEPHONE: (714) 292-9851
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2025
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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
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304270335
VISIT DATE: 02/07/2025
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a medical assessment. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were found to be in full compliance. Children's files were all in compliance.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs)
constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP on 12/22/2022. There is no lead exceedance on the facility lead report.

LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

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-carecenters

The facility representative, Shannon Valdez was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Thuy HoTELEPHONE: (714) 703-2741
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz MalekTELEPHONE: (714) 292-9851
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2025
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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
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304270335
VISIT DATE: 02/07/2025
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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at:https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communications.


The director, Shannon Valdez was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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.

A notice of site visit was given to facility representative, Shannon Valdez and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at this inspection date. Exit interview was conducted with director, Shannon Valdez.



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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Thuy HoTELEPHONE: (714) 703-2741
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz MalekTELEPHONE: (714) 292-9851
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2025
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