304370988-10-21-2024-06-CC-SJJG-DA9U9V-20241021152348

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304370988
Report Date: 10/21/2024
Date Signed: 10/21/2024 03:23:56 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/21/2024 03:23 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:	KIDDIE ACADEMY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH		FACILITY NUMBER:	304370988
ADMINISTRATOR:	CARREON, NICOLE		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	19342 BEACH BLVD.		TELEPHONE:	(714) 968-0078
CITY:	HUNTINGTON BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92648
CAPACITY:	22	CENSUS:	DATE:	10/21/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:45 PM
MET WITH:	Director Loretta Munoz		TIME COMPLETED:	03:30 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	On 10/21/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Christine Jung, conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual Inspection. Upon arrival at 1:45PM, LPA was led on a tour by Director Loretta Munoz. School age students and staff arrived around 2:45PM, and the overall census observed was one (1) school age staff and six (6) school age children. Facility hours are 6:30AM – 6:30PM, Monday through Friday. The Facility Personnel Report Summary reviewed 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. 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. During the inspection, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children. Poisons/Hazardous Items were inaccessible to children in care. Food is prepared on site; lunch and snacks are provided. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary; food was properly stored. Menus were posted where they could be reviewed by authorized representatives. Floors, children’s equipment, and furniture were clean, observed to be in good repair, and free of sharp edges. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, had tight fitting covers that were kept on and in good repair. There was drinking water available, both indoors and outdoors, to children by refillable bottles labeled with the children’s names. The children's restrooms were clean and sanitary. The facility conducted an emergency drill in October 2024. The facility had a working carbon monoxide detector. Facility met all posting requirements. Three (3) staff files were reviewed. There was a separate, complete, and current file for each staff. (Go to Page 2)

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Martha Malane	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3022
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Soo Jin Jung	TELEPHONE: (714) 293-5262
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2024

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: KIDDIE ACADEMY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH	FACILITY NUMBER: 304370988
	VISIT DATE: 10/21/2024

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Four (4) children files were reviewed. There was a separate, complete, and current record for each child. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance.

The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance and was enclosed by a fence. The surface of the outdoor activity space was maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material made of commercially produced rubber around the climbing equipment, slides, and other similar equipment was sufficient to absorb falls. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair. Director stated there are no bodies of water present at the facility.

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). Facility completed lead testing in August 2024.LPA referred director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

Storage of medication was found to be in compliance. Medications were stored inaccessible to children in care. 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 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
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Martha Malane	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3022
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Soo Jin Jung	TELEPHONE: (714) 293-5262
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2024

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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: KIDDIE ACADEMY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH	FACILITY NUMBER: 304370988
	VISIT DATE: 10/21/2024

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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.

No deficiencies cited.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Nicole Carreon.

End of Report.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Martha Malane	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3022
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Soo Jin Jung	TELEPHONE: (714) 293-5262
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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