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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334818403
Report Date: 08/08/2019
Date Signed: 08/08/2019 11:19:35 AM

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-PRIMEROS PASOS CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
334818403
ADMINISTRATOR:GARNICA, CARMELAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:405 NORTH 7THTELEPHONE:
(760) 922-9080
CITY:BLYTHESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92225
CAPACITY:16CENSUS: 4DATE:
08/08/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:ALMA LIMONTIME COMPLETED:
11:20 AM
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Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Aaron Ross and Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), John Huynh and Blanca Ruiz-Silva conducted a comprehensive 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 programs is Preschool Age which was also inspected on this date.
A review of a sampling of the staff records and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. See Children’s Records Review (LIC857) and Staff Records Review (LIC859)
· The licensee 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)
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: John HuynhTELEPHONE: (951) 529-2439
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
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-PRIMEROS PASOS CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334818403
VISIT DATE: 08/08/2019
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v Effective January 1, 2017 – Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more inches tall. For additional information regarding car seat laws see www.chp.ca.gov
v Access to forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center are online at www.ccld.ca.gov.
v Please subscribe at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to receive Department updates. They will be sent directly to your e-mail account. Updates can also be accessed through www.ccld.ca.gov
v The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday at 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766).

An exit interview was conducted and during the interview, the Site Supervisor, Alma Limon confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.

A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND LPA VERIFIED THAT IT WAS POSTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION AT THE FACILITY BEFORE LEAVING. THE LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS THAT IT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS.

Appeal rights were provided and discussed. This report must be available for review, upon request, for the next 3 years.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: John HuynhTELEPHONE: (951) 529-2439
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
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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-PRIMEROS PASOS CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334818403
VISIT DATE: 08/08/2019
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·All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair
· Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by water pitchers and cups and drinking fountains.
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall
· 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 02/2021 Alma Limon
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 02/2021 Alma Limon and Yolanda Cruz.
· Director completed Health and Safety Training on file
· A review of children’s records was conducted, and records were found to be complete during this inspection.
· Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months
· A review of staff records on 08/08/2019 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
· A review of staff records indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.
· The applicant was advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. If a serious violation is cited, a copy of the licensing report (LIC809 or LIC9099) must be posted for 30 days.
· Facility is not currently providing IMS Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: John HuynhTELEPHONE: (951) 529-2439
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
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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-PRIMEROS PASOS CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334818403
VISIT DATE: 08/08/2019
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v - AB 1207 – Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Child Day Care Personnel Training, beginning January 1, 2018 – In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.8662 – requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. Existing licensees must meet requirements by March 30, 2018. New employees shall have 90 days to complete training as required. This training requirement may be directly met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/ and are provided in English and Spanish. If no training is made available in a required person’s primary language then those persons shall be exempt from this requirement
v NOTE: Repeat violations are defined as a violation of a previously cited statutory or regulatory Section and/or subsection within 12 months prior.
v AB605 – Child day care facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021 - An act amending Sections 1596.76, 1596.955 and 1596.956 and adding Section 1596.951 to the Health and Safety Code to address requirements for a single license and extend the period for possible participation in the toddler programs. It requires the California Department of Social Services, in consultation with stakeholders, to adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a Child Care Center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age children. It also requires, before January 1, 2024, that all Child Care Centers transition to one-center licenses. Access to forms & Regulations for Child Care Centers online at www.ccld.ca.gov.

v AB2960 – Child care and development services, online portal – Effective June 20, 2022 - This bill requires the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), within the California Department of Education (CDE), to develop and post on CDE's website a comprehensive child care and development services online portal for families and providers by June 30, 2022. Further, the bill would require the SSPI to submit a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2021, proposing plans for enhancements to the online portal and inclusive of a comprehensive implementation plan, based on recommendations from the work group.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: John HuynhTELEPHONE: (951) 529-2439
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
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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-PRIMEROS PASOS CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334818403
VISIT DATE: 08/08/2019
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v - AB2231 (2016) – Increased Civil Penalties, effective July 1, 2017 – For failing to correct a violation the civil penalty is increased to $100 per day for EACH violation until corrected; For failing to correct a repeated violation the civil penalty is increased to $250 immediately assessed , and $100 per day afterwards for EACH repeated violation until corrected; For a Zero Tolerance violation the civil penalty is increased to $500 immediately assess, and $100 per day for EACH violation after that until corrected; For any repeated Zero Tolerance violation the civil penalty is increased to $1,000 immediately assess, and $100 per day afterwards for EACH repeated violation until corrected.
v AB2370 – Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 - An act amending Sections 1596.866 and 1596.8661 and adding Sections 1596.7996 and 1597.16 to the Health and Safety Code for the education of risks and effects of lead exposure in child care facilities and for the testing of drinking water in licensed child care centers. Licensed providers have access to a document regarding lead toxicity prevention created in partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to provide to parents/guardians of newly enrolled or reenrolled children with information on the following:
· Risks and effects of lead exposure
· Blood lead testing recommendations and requirements
· Options for obtaining blood lead testing, including any programs that offer free or discounted tests
This printable document (Lead Poisoning Facts) is located here as well as on the Child Care Licensing website. The bill also requires that that the Department add instruction on the prevention of lead exposure to the Preventative Health and Safety Training curriculum for providers licensed on or after July 1, 2020. Finally, it requires that all Child Care Centers, operating in a building constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have their drinking water tested for excessive lead levels, on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023. Child Care Centers must thereafter test their drinking water every five years after the date of the initial test. The Department must adopt regulations in consultation with the State Water Resources Control Board for the implementation of the requirements for the testing of drinking water for lead in Child Care Centers by January 1, 2021. The regulations shall include requirements to ensure the collection and submission of valid water samples.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: John HuynhTELEPHONE: (951) 529-2439
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
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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-PRIMEROS PASOS CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334818403
VISIT DATE: 08/08/2019
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·For more information on SIDS and Safe Sleep Environments, please visit:
California Department of Public Health – California SIDS Program: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/pages/default.aspx
AAP – Safe Sleep Campaign: http://www.healthychildcare.org/sids/html
AAP-Free Training: Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Early Education and Child Care: http://shop.aap.org/Reducing-the-Risk-of-SIDS-in-Early-Education-and-Child-Care
And Caring for our Children, Safe Sleep Practices and SIDS/Suffocation Risk Reduction: http://cfoc/nrckids/org/standardview/spccol/safe_sleep

See LIC 809D for deficiencies cited.

The following was reviewed and discussed:
v - SB 277 – Immunizations, Personal Beliefs Exemption, effective January 1, 2016 - it eliminates the exemption from existing specified immunization requirements based upon personal beliefs, and only allows an exemption from future immunization requirements deemed appropriate by the State Department of Public Health or a medical professional for medical reasons.
v - AB290 – Child Nutrition, effective January 1, 2016 - In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 - each child care center shall have at least one person employed who was completed one hour of childhood nutrition training as part of the preventive health practices course or courses.
v - SB792 – Immunization requirements for staff, volunteers, effective September 1, 2016 – In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.7995(a)(1) - Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. If employees/volunteers are receiving the influenza vaccination, they must do so between August 1 and December 1 of each year.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: John HuynhTELEPHONE: (951) 529-2439
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
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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-PRIMEROS PASOS CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334818403
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/08/2019
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
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Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies. Infant changing tables shall: While in use, be placed within arm's reach of a sink. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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The Site Supervisor, Alma Limon agrees to move the Infant changing table to ensure that it is within arm's reach of a sink. Picture proof will be submitted to the Department by 08/16/2019.

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LPM and LPA observed the infant changing table not within arm's reach of a sink. This poses a potential risk to the Health and Safety of children in care.
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The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The needs and services plan for Child C1, C2 and C3 were not updated within the last quarter.
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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: John HuynhTELEPHONE: (951) 529-2439
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
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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-PRIMEROS PASOS CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334818403
VISIT DATE: 08/08/2019
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-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.
· There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Site Supervisor, Alma Limon.
· 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.
· Water pitchers and cups and drinking fountains supply drinking water in the indoor activity space.
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to children
· 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
· Sanitation solution is out of the reach of infants
· High Chairs and tables have broad based legs and trays lock into place
· Changing tables are within arm’s reach of a sink; padding is at least 1” think with raised sides of at least 3” covered in washable vinyl or plastic
· Hand washing is completed before and after each diaper change and before feeding an infant
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition; there is at least 1 potty chair for every 5 potty-training infants
· 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; it is also labeled and dated
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: John HuynhTELEPHONE: (951) 529-2439
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
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