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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334812664
Report Date: 10/19/2023
Date Signed: 10/19/2023 11:30:46 AM


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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:ESCUELA DE LA RAZA UNIDA, INC. CHILD DEV. CTR.FACILITY NUMBER:
334812664
ADMINISTRATOR:ANGELA GREENFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:316 NORTH CARLTON AVENUETELEPHONE:
(760) 922-9080
CITY:BLYTHESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92225
CAPACITY:52CENSUS: 26DATE:
10/19/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
07:58 AM
MET WITH:Site Supervisor Mariela AvinaTIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Samuel Lopez conducted a required/annual inspection as part of a compliance review. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted:
This is a combination center and the other licensed program is: Infant Program 334812665, which was also inspected on this date
A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.
· The licensee/director is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days:
1. LIC 500 Personnel Report
2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan
3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made)
4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made)
5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made)
· The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary:
- License
- Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148)
- Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393)
- Personal Rights (LIC613A)
- Child Car Seat Law
- Menu
· The facility is operating with the limits as stated on the license.
· Ratios are being met during this inspection
· Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel LopezTELEPHONE: (951) 897-2482
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/19/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: ESCUELA DE LA RAZA UNIDA, INC. CHILD DEV. CTR.
FACILITY NUMBER: 334812664
VISIT DATE: 10/19/2023
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· There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Site Supervisor Mariela Avina
· There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
· Present for supply drinking water in the indoor activity space are filtered water fountains
· Medications are not administered at this facility
· Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous
· Poisons and toxins are locked
· All floors shall be clean and safe
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition
· Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination
· All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair
· 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, and made available upon request.
· Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and outdoors and provided by filtered water fountains.
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment have rubber mat material that absorbs falls
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements
· A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 6/2025
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 6/2025
· Director/Site Supervisor completed Health and Safety Training
· A review of children’s records was conducted, and records were found to be complete during this inspection.
· Disaster drills to be conducted every six months – last drill conducted on 9/18/2023
· The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel LopezTELEPHONE: (951) 897-2482
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/19/2023
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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: ESCUELA DE LA RAZA UNIDA, INC. CHILD DEV. CTR.
FACILITY NUMBER: 334812664
VISIT DATE: 10/19/2023
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· A review of staff records on 10/19/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov
· A review of staff records indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.

LPA also informed Site Supervisor Mariela Avina 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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

- Site Supervisor Mariela Avina 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.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at:


https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel LopezTELEPHONE: (951) 897-2482
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/19/2023
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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: ESCUELA DE LA RAZA UNIDA, INC. CHILD DEV. CTR.
FACILITY NUMBER: 334812664
VISIT DATE: 10/19/2023
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- To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov.

- The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:


1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

LPA Samuel Lopez informed Site Supervisor Mariela Avina that this report dated October 19, 2023 document(s) (1) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.



Also, LPA Samuel Lopez informed the Site Supervisor Mariela Avina to provide a copy of this licensing report dated October 19, 2023 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor Mariela Avina.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel LopezTELEPHONE: (951) 897-2482
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/19/2023
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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: ESCUELA DE LA RAZA UNIDA, INC. CHILD DEV. CTR.
FACILITY NUMBER: 334812664

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/19/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101212(b)
Reporting Requirements
(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There has been a new site supervisor/Director since April 2023 and the change was not reported to the Department, as required. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/27/2023
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Licensee representative agrees to submit a written statement regarding the understanding of the cited regulation section and how the facility will assure compliance. Statement to be submitted to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office by 10/27/2023.
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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: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel LopezTELEPHONE: (951) 897-2482
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/19/2023
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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: ESCUELA DE LA RAZA UNIDA, INC. CHILD DEV. CTR.
FACILITY NUMBER: 334812664

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/19/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
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AB2084: Commencing January 1, 2012, except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), a licensed child day care facility shall comply with all of the following requirements for beverages served by the day care provider to children in the provider’s care: Whenever milk is served, serve only lowfat (1 percent) milk or nonfat milk to children two years of age or older.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed the staff serving 2% milk to children for breakfast. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/20/2023
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During the inspection the staff purchased additional milk (1%) to serve the children for lunch and afternoon snack.
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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: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel LopezTELEPHONE: (951) 897-2482
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/19/2023
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