304370713-7-26-2019-06-CC-SHAS-BEFUKJ-20190726153912

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304370713
Report Date: 07/26/2019
Date Signed: 07/26/2019 03:39:28 PM

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:	GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	304370713
ADMINISTRATOR:	VAKIL-SIDDIQUI, REHANA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	758 ST. CLAIR STREET		TELEPHONE:	(714) 540-1775
CITY:	COSTA MESA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92626
CAPACITY:	42	CENSUS: 36	DATE:	07/26/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:10 PM
MET WITH:	Maria Torres, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	04:00 PM

NARRATIVE
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) Hawkins met with Maria Torres, Director and the purpose of the Annual/Random of the facility was relayed to licensee. Both owners Miriam Vakil and Rehana Vakil were also present at the facility. A review of staff records indicates all facility staff or individuals who require caregiver background checks have received a criminal record clearance or exemption and a child abuse index clearance. Operating hours are 7 AM to 6 PM Monday to Friday. Census was taken and LPA observed 36 napping preschool children with 4 staff members and the Director. The facility was toured inside and outside. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. The items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous items are kept in a latch cabinet or out of reach of children. Lunch is catered and delivered to the center daily. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided by the center. The menu is posted and the lunch meal recycles bi-monthly. Kitchen area appears clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored and the kitchen appears free from hazards. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment appeared clean. Children have their own drinking bottles for water and there is drinking water available to children both indoors and outdoors. The children's bathrooms appear clean and sanitary. All the toilets and sinks are in proper working order. Children nap on mats, and bedding is taken home weekly to be washed by parents. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months and the last one occurred on 06/19/19. LPA observed a smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher but due to napping children they were not tested during today's inspection. The playground was completely fenced. The playground equipment appeared in safe condition. There appears to be sufficient cushioning underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. Continued on page 2

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rina Lopez	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2808
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sherene Hawkins	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2821
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/26/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/26/2019

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
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 304370713
	VISIT DATE: 07/26/2019

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Licensee was advised on how to receive notifications for quarterly updates and was provided with Child Care Advocate contact information: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. Licensee was informed of where to access regulations and forms from CCLD website at: www.ccld.ca.gov Licensee was provided the following notifications: Fire Extinguisher Recall; Never Shake A Baby; Earthquake Preparedness Guide; Guide to Safe Sleep; Important Phone Numbers; Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors; Kiddie Smoke Alarm Recall; Required forms to be maintained in a facility (LIC311A); Nutritious Beverage Bill. Licensee was provided with information on how to access the E-Learning Modules available at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org

Exit interview was conducted. Report read out loud, reviewed and discussed. Notice of Site Visit was posted. The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. The facility representative was informed that the “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rina Lopez	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2808
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sherene Hawkins	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2821
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/26/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/26/2019

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: GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 304370713
	VISIT DATE: 07/26/2019

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At least one staff member present possesses current CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 01/2021. A sample of children’s files were reviewed for Authorized Representative information. A sample of staff files were reviewed for educational background information.

Documents/Information to be updated and returned to the Licensing Office within 10 days:
- Personnel Report (LIC 500)
- Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610)
- Designation of Administrative Responsibility (LIC 308)
-Directors packet

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. At this time there are no children in care who require medication. 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.

The facility was not in compliance and violation of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 Section 101217(a)(6) were observed, discussed and cited at the time of the visit. (See LIC 809-D for specific deficiencies).

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rina Lopez	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2808
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sherene Hawkins	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2821
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/26/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/26/2019

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: GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 304370713
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 07/26/2019

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 08/15/2019 Section Cited CCR 101217(a)(6)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	101217(a)(6) Personnel Record..The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information.Documentation of the educational background, training and/or experience specified in this chapter. This requirement was	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Director will provide educational transcrpits for S4 by the due date.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	not met as evidenced by S4 did not have documentation of educational background on file for review. This posses a potential risk to the children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
	1 2 3 4 5 6 7		1 2 3 4 5 6 7
	1 2 3 4 5 6 7		1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rina Lopez	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2808
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sherene Hawkins	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2821
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/26/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/26/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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