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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304370178
Report Date: 03/19/2025
Date Signed: 03/19/2025 04:37:04 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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME:	COVENANT CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	304370178
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	PITMAN, BRENDA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1855 ORANGE-OLIVE ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(714) 998-4852
CITY:	ORANGE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92865
CAPACITY: 60	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 60	CENSUS: 34	DATE:	03/19/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:45 PM
MET WITH:	Director, Brenda Pittman		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:45 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) Dianna Valdez Santana conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual Random. LPA and Director Brenda Pittman toured the facility inside and outside. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. Census was taken inside individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 34 preschool-age children with 6 Staff present at the time of inspection. Facility hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. 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. While touring the indoor activity space, LPA did not observe any items which could pose a danger to children (poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, or hazardous items). There are water jugs with filtered drinking water available indoors for children in care. Children also bring their water bottles from home. The children's bathrooms were clean and sanitary. Children nap on cots if they choose to sleep, and bedding is stored individually and washed by parents every Friday. Children bring lunch from home; morning and afternoon snacks are provided by the facility. Food prep area observed to be clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored. Snack menus were posted where they could be reviewed by parents. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill was conducted on 03/13/2025. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detectors, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers. Facility met all posting requirements. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility. Page 1 of 4

Martha Malane	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3022
Dianna ValdezSantana	TELEPHONE: 714-292-8628
	DATE: 03/19/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/19/2025

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: COVENANT CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 304370178
	VISIT DATE: 03/19/2025

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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. The facility has commercially produced woodchips around the climbing equipment and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water jug and water bottle filling station. 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.

Staff files were reviewed during the facility inspection this date; 5 staff files were reviewed and found within compliance. 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 and measles for 5 staff 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. 5 out 5 staff had current Mandated Reporter training certificates. Director's MRT expires 7/24/25. 4 out of 5 Staff possess a current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 8/22/2026.

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 a medical assessment. In the areas reviewed, the children’s files were found to be in full compliance. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance.

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

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Martha Malane	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3022
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana	TELEPHONE: 714-292-8628
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/19/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/19/2025

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: COVENANT CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 304370178
	VISIT DATE: 03/19/2025

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was reviewed and discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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

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. The director was informed, and website given, about the California Child Care Disaster Planhas 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.

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

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. The 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 Page 3 of 4

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Martha Malane	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3022
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana	TELEPHONE: 714-292-8628
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/19/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/19/2025

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: COVENANT CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 304370178
	VISIT DATE: 03/19/2025

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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.

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

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.

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 conducted with Director, Brenda Pittman. The report was reviewed and discussed. All appeals rights were given. 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: Martha Malane	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3022
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana	TELEPHONE: 714-292-8628
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/19/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/19/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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