364840188-1-30-2025-09-CC-ERAS-DDF3J8-20250130171706

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364840188
Report Date: 01/30/2025
Date Signed: 01/30/2025 05:17:28 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/30/2025 05:17 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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	AZURE HILLS CHILDREN'S CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	364840188
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	GARNETT, TASHA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	22577 CENTER CITY COURT		TELEPHONE:	(909) 825-7054
CITY:	GRAND TERRACE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92313
CAPACITY: 100	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 43	CENSUS: 30	DATE:	01/30/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:35 PM
MET WITH:	Amanda Alonso		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	05:30 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	Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Eric Ramos and Perla Ordones 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: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law - Menu. LPAs advised Assistant Director of menu regulations in regards to snacks. · 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 are free of hazards. · There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Assistant Director Amanda Alonso. · There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar products must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Drinking water is provided in the indoor/ outdoor activity space by refillable water bottles that are brought from their home. In addition, classrooms have water jugs and mini water bottles to provide to day care children. · Medications are stored where inaccessible to children in the main office. · Poisons and toxins are not locked. During facility tour, LPAs observed in each classroom underneath the sink, poisons/toxins that were not in a key locked. Assistant Director Amanda Alonso removed poisons/toxins and placed them in a key locked area during the visit.

Ana Noble	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-3278
Eric Ramos	TELEPHONE: (916) 704-7541
	DATE: 01/30/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2025

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

FACILITY NAME: AZURE HILLS CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 364840188
	VISIT DATE: 01/30/2025

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·All floors are clean and safe.
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition.
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fencing 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 have sand that absorbs falls.
· Per Assistant Director Amanda Alonso, children bring their own food from home. Classrooms provide packaged snacks, water, and milk only.
· 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.
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements.
· Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill conducted on 01/08/25.

A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.
· The 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.
4.LIC 309 Administrative Organization.
5.LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility.

· 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 01/2027.
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 01/2027.
· Director completed Health and Safety Training on 04/05/2009.
· A review of staff records indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.
· A review of staff records on 01/20/2025 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Noble	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-3278
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Eric Ramos	TELEPHONE: (916) 704-7541
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/30/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2025

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

FACILITY NAME: AZURE HILLS CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 364840188
	VISIT DATE: 01/30/2025

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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.

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

The following items were discussed with the Assistant Director during inspection:

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPAs reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

The Licensee 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 their facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov

LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with Assistant Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Noble	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-3278
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Eric Ramos	TELEPHONE: (916) 704-7541
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/30/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2025

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

FACILITY NAME: AZURE HILLS CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 364840188
	VISIT DATE: 01/30/2025

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LPAs also informed Assistant Director 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.

Assistant 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.

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.

Assistant Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

***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.

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Noble	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-3278
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Eric Ramos	TELEPHONE: (916) 704-7541
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/30/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2025

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

FACILITY NAME: AZURE HILLS CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 364840188
	VISIT DATE: 01/30/2025

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Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with Assistant Director Amanda Alonso.

***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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Noble	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-3278
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Eric Ramos	TELEPHONE: (916) 704-7541
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/30/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2025

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Document Has Been Signed on 01/30/2025 05:17 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Eric Ramos On 01/30/2025 at 04:38 PM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

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

FACILITY NAME: AZURE HILLS CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 364840188
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/30/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238(g)(1)

Buildings and Grounds

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. (1) Storage areas for poisons shall be locked. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that LPAs observed in each classroom underneath the sink, poisons/toxins that were not key locked which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/13/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	During the tour, Assistant Director Amanda Alonso removed poisons/toxins and placed them in a key locked area. Assistant Director agrees to submit a written plan of action and understanding of the above regulation and submit proof to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by Plan of Correction (POC) date.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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:

Ana Noble

TELEPHONE: (951) 782-3278

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Eric Ramos

TELEPHONE: (916) 704-7541

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2025

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