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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364820123
Report Date: 11/10/2022
Date Signed: 11/14/2022 09:14:32 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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501



FACILITY NAME:GATEWAY ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
364820123
ADMINISTRATOR:NICOLE GARCIAFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:12818 E. END AVENUETELEPHONE:
(909) 465-6111
CITY:CHINOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91710
CAPACITY:26CENSUS: DATE:
11/10/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:TIME COMPLETED:
06:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Rachel Zeron and Kay Turner conducted an 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:

· The following were posted and are updated where necessary:
- Licensee
- 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
· There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director Stella Ehinlaiye
· 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.
· Drinking water is provided in the indoor activity space by own water bottle, refill with purified water and in the outdoor activity space by water jugs and purified water and cups
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to children
· Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951)320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rachel ZeronTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/10/2022
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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: GATEWAY ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 364820123
VISIT DATE: 11/10/2022
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 Poisons and toxins are locked
· All floors are not clean and safe
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, not sanitary and in operating condition
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fencing
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment that is not safe or in good condition
· Food preparation area was observed to have roaches close to the trash can area.
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements
· Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill conducted on 06/16/2021

A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.
· Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection.
· A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 06/2024
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 06/2024
· A teacher within the center has completed Health and Safety Training
· A review of staff records indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired, with the exception of the hired director.
· A review of staff records on 11/10/2022 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951)320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rachel ZeronTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2022
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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: GATEWAY ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 364820123
VISIT DATE: 11/10/2022
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The following items were discussed with the acting director during inspection:
· 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.
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment were not cushioned with material that absorbs a fall
· The Acting Director was informed of their reporting requirements and provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov
· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov

Acting Director 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.

On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.



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

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 or file copy is more than 2 years old)
4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old)
5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made& current designation is on file)
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951)320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rachel ZeronTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2022
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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: GATEWAY ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 364820123

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/10/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
HSC
1596.954
Licensure Requirements
Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/14/2022
Plan of Correction
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Licensee agreed to purchase carbon monoxide detectors and install them by POC date. Send a picture and receipt to LPA.
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)
Buildings and Grounds
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on Observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, the floor was cracked down the middle of the classroom, high touched surfaces were dirty, in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/14/2022
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Licensee agrees to send a cleaning and repair schedule to LPA by POC date.
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: Rachel ZeronTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/10/2022
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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: GATEWAY ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 364820123

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/10/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(d)(1)
Outdoor Activity Space
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned.

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, the playground equipment is rusted and full of leaves and standing water. equipment and play equipment is not sanitary or in good condition in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/14/2022
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Licensee agrees to have the playground equipment inspected and repaired by POC date and send photos to LPA
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Section Cited
CCR
101238.3(b)
Indoor Activity Space
(b) The floors of all rooms shall have a surface that is safe and clean.

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 Floors were dirty and grimy with built up of dirt in corner areas and rugs were not clean or sanitary condition where children sit and play, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/14/2022
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Licensee agrees to have floors cleaned and sanitized, rugs washed or replaced by POC date. Photos are to be sent to LPA.
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: Rachel ZeronTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/10/2022
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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: GATEWAY ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 364820123

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/10/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101239(e)(4)
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment, Equipment and Supplies
Faucets used by children for personal care shall deliver hot water. (4) All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Additional equipment, aids and/or conveniences shall be provided as needed in centers that serve children with physical disabilities.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the boys bathrooms smelled like urine and girls bathroom toilets had build up inside. Toilet seats were yellow and stained which poses an potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/14/2022
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Licensee agrees to have bathrooms cleaned and sanitized, conduct any necessary repairs by POC date.
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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: Rachel ZeronTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/10/2022
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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: GATEWAY ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 364820123

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/10/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101174(d)
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the last fire drill was conducted in June of 2021. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/28/2022
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Licensee agrees to conduct the emergency drill and send a copy to LPA by POC date
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Section Cited
CCR
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Child's Records
(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (8) Medical assessment, including ambulatory status as specified in Section 101220, and the following health information:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 of 5 files the Health HIstory, LIC 503 was missing which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/24/2022
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Licensee agrees to have the responsible parties for the children fill out LIC503 and return the form. Email a copy to LPA by POC date
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: Rachel ZeronTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/10/2022
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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: GATEWAY ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 364820123
VISIT DATE: 11/10/2022
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See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Acting Director, Stella Ehinlaiye. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951)320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rachel ZeronTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2022
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