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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304370572
Report Date: 03/20/2025
Date Signed: 03/20/2025 04:11:33 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:RICCA CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
304370572
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		YU MORIOKAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1510 BROOKHOLLOW DRIVETELEPHONE:
(714) 557-1669
CITY:SANTA ANASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92705
CAPACITY: 92TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 92CENSUS: DATE:
03/20/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:45 PM
MET WITH:Director-Morioka, YuTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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On 03/20/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), K. Navar conducted an on site inspection for the purpose of an Annual Random. LPA and director Yu, Morioka 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 preschool staff and 77 preschool children and 13 staff, 12 toddlers and 2 staff.

During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility hours are 8a.m.- 6p.m., Monday through Friday. 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.

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. Food is prepared on site; lunch is provided to children on Thursday/Friday and Wednesdays are optional. Children bring lunch on Monday/Tuesday. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored. Menus were posted where they could be reviewed by parents.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karen Navar
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/20/2025
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 COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: RICCA CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370572
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2025
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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 cups and pitcher with sports bottle with the child’s name on it. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Children nap on mats, and bedding is stored individually and is taken home weekly to be washed by parents at end of week.

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 cushioning material wood chips around the climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by
cups and pitcher, 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. The facility grounds
were safe, sanitary and in good repair.

The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill documented 9/2024. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. Facility met all posting requirements. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility

15 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) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for 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. 15 staff files were in compliance. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 6/2025.

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. LPA reviewed 15 minute checks for toddler option program. Continue to page 2.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karen Navar
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2025
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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 COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: RICCA CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370572
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2025
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LPA reviewed Drink website for CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO records were found. LPA spoke with Director and stated they have no records to review with their facility number and hat they share the building and have records for the whole building. LPA informed Director they should have something with their facility number. 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.

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. 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

A copy of the 2016 “A Child Care Providers Guild to Safe Sleep” was provided to the director.
English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf
(IF SPANISH) Spanish: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/ChildCareProvSleepSPAN2011.pdf
AAP: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karen Navar
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2025
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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 COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: RICCA CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370572
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2025
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LPA and S1 reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. LPA observed 3 medications not in package. LPA spoke with S1 and informed them that medication needs to be in the original package. 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

NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative
Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials
· Always place infants on their backs for sleeping
· Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress.
· Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib.
· Keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard.
· Pacifiers may be used as long as they do not have items attached to them.
· Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping.
· The temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a t-shirt and not be too hot or too cold.

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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karen Navar
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2025
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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 COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: RICCA CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370572
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2025
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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.

Exit interview was completed with director Yu, Morioka. The report was reviewed and discussed. The director was informed that the “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted on or adjacent to the door for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karen Navar
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2025
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