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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334807318
Report Date: 08/27/2020
Date Signed: 08/27/2020 01:11:58 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	GROWING PLACE, TOO, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	334807318
ADMINISTRATOR:	SPERAW, THEODORA		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	4259 JURUPA AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(951) 686-8134
CITY:	RIVERSIDE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92506
CAPACITY:	60	CENSUS: 36	DATE:	08/27/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Director, Theodora Speraw.		TIME COMPLETED:	10:30 AM

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August 27, 2020 Due to COVID-19, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sharleen Robinson conducted a Licensee initiated Case Management Tele-inspection with Director Theodora Speraw. LPA met with the Director Via FaceTime. The facility has requested to add a room ("loft") to the school age program. The loft was used as supply storage/office space.

The director toured LPA through the school age program including the "loft" virtually, there were 36 school age children in care. The following was observed and or discussed:

Room measurements are as follows:
17’ x 67’= 1,139
There are three nooks
11’ x 6’ =66
11’ x 6’ =66
11’ x 6’ =66

Total square footage is

1,139+198=1,337/35=38

*There is approximately 537 sq. ft. of potential encumbered space:

The three nooks and areas where the ceiling is not higher than 7 1/2 feet.

The facility is awaiting approval from the planning and fire departments.
Director is aware that if planning and or fire departments don't approve the three nooks and areas where the ceiling is not higher than 7 1/2 feet. These areas will be considered encumbered space, and there will only be 800 sq. ft. of useable space for school age children in the loft.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sharleen Robinson	TELEPHONE: (951) 233-7183
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/27/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2020

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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GROWING PLACE, TOO, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334807318
	VISIT DATE: 08/27/2020

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800 sq. ft./35=22 children

Total children toilets and sinks:

4 toilets x 15 = 60 children
5 sinks x 15 = 75 children

* Waiver on file for 1 shared preschool bathroom
1 toilet x 15 children = 15 children
1 sink x 15 children= 15 children

Outdoor activity area measurements:
There will be no changes to the playground (they will retain use of the two school age playgrounds and the rec. field) Total outdoor activity space: 8109.51 divided by 75 = 108 children.

Capacity is limited to 60 children (the current capacity, facility is not seeking a capacity increase.)

· The facility is operating within the terms of the license
· Ratios were met during this inspection
· Appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection
· There are no bodies of water present at this time. All wading pools or similar
product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
· In the Loft water will be provided by igloos, with an indoor water fountain
· All floors appear to be clean and safe
· The school age room is appear to be clean and free of hazards
· The school age room is equipped with age appropriate furniture and equipment
in good condition
· The loft has both natural and artificial lighting (skylights and light fixtures), a
phone system with intercom access, a dedicated HVAC system for
heating/cooling, two exits on opposite sides of the building, a carbon
monoxide/smoke detector, a mounted extinguisher, and two fire alarm pull
stations Age-appropriate tables, chairs, and room dividers (to allow for visibility
while providing social distancing) observed

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sharleen Robinson	TELEPHONE: (951) 233-7183
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/27/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2020

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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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GROWING PLACE, TOO, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334807318
	VISIT DATE: 08/27/2020

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· Attic access/water heater panels are locked/secured.
· There is space allocated for children to hang their coats and store their individual
belongings.
· No weapons stored at the facility
· Medications are stored in a safe place where they are inaccessible to school age children · Hazards are stored where inaccessible to school age children which includes:
disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children.
· Storage areas for poisons and toxins are locked
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition
· All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting
covers that are kept on, and in good repair
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good
condition
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar
equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall
· Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination
· Menus shall be posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child’s
authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days
· Last fire and earthquake drill conducted 8/26/20
· A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on
2/21
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 2/21

Prior to the room addition approval:
· The facility must obtain an approved fire clearance to add the "loft".
· The facility must obtain approval to use the three nooks and areas where the
ceiling is lower than 7 1/2 feet
· Post the required postings on the parent board

An exit interview was conducted via FaceTime LPA Robinson provided the Director with a copy of this report and notice of site visit via email, LPA Asked the Director to acknowledge receipt of the email. An electronic “read receipt” was also attached. The electronic read receipt of the emailed report acknowledges receipt of this report and Notice of Site Visit (Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days). A copy of this report was emailed to director during this Tele-inspection on August 27, 2020.

This report must be available for review, upon request, for the next 3 years.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sharleen Robinson	TELEPHONE: (951) 233-7183
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/27/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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