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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304370064
Report Date: 12/06/2023
Date Signed: 12/06/2023 02:54:29 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/06/2023 02:54 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 COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME:	AMERIMONT ACADEMY, INC		FACILITY NUMBER:	304370064
ADMINISTRATOR:	MADRIGAL, SAMANTHA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	490 ANAHEIM HILLS ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(714) 974-4664
CITY:	ANAHEIM HILLS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92807
CAPACITY:	75	CENSUS: 51	DATE:	12/06/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:45 AM
MET WITH:	Director Lori Macias		TIME COMPLETED:	11:15 AM

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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	On 12/06/23 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Anna Chan conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an unannounced Annual Visit. LPA met with Director Lori Macias and toured the facility inside and outside and the floor and yard plan were verified. Census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 51 preschool children and 7 staff. It was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility hours are 6:30a.m.- 6:30p.m., 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. Children bring their own snacks and lunches from home. Facility only provides emergency snacks in case a child forgets to bring food. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary. Allergy list of children are available in a binder in each classroom. Water is provided by a refillable purified water pitcher and sports bottles with child's name on it. Children nap on cots/mats, and bedding is stored individually. Sheets are washed by the facility weekly and blankets are brought home weekly by children for washing. The facility has conducted an emergency drill on November 21, 2023. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. Facility met all posting requirement. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility. Page 1 of 3

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Judy Hanson	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2822
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan	TELEPHONE: (818) 216-9775
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2023

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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: AMERIMONT ACADEMY, INC	FACILITY NUMBER: 304370064
	VISIT DATE: 12/06/2023

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The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The preschool 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 are 2 separate playgrounds in the facility. The bike path playground which is paved. And the castle playground which has rubber chips around the climbing structure such as slide and other climbing equipment which appears to be enough to absorb falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by purified water in a pitcher and refillable sports bottles with the child’s name on it. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility, and none was observed during today’s visit.

5 Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date. Health screening and immunization as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1596.7995 (a)(1) a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for the facility were reviewed and in compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporter 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 07/2024.

5 Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were found to be in full compliance. Sign in/out procedure through Procare app was reviewed for compliance.

CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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. Facility did Lead Testing on October 11, 2022

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Judy Hanson	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2822
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan	TELEPHONE: (818) 216-9775
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2023

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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: AMERIMONT ACADEMY, INC	FACILITY NUMBER: 304370064
	VISIT DATE: 12/06/2023

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Currently, there are medications in the facility. 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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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

Transfer Request (LIC9182). The Director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov Site Supervisor 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

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit.

An Inspection and exit interview were completed with Director, Lori Macias and Administrator Samantha Madrigal. The report was reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights 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.

The facility representative was informed that the “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted for 30 consecutive days. The “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Judy Hanson	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2822
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan	TELEPHONE: (818) 216-9775
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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