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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700091
Report Date: 10/03/2024
Date Signed: 10/03/2024 11:11:00 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/03/2024 11:11 AM - 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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	ESCONDIDO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT-PIONEER PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	376700091
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	LORRAINE SILVA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	980 N. ASH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(760) 489-4131
CITY:	ESCONDIDO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92027
CAPACITY: 24	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24	CENSUS: 13	DATE:	10/03/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:24 AM
MET WITH:	Marcia Karadashian		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	11:34 AM

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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	On the above date and time, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Kelly Gerth arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review and met with Facility Representative Marcia Karadashian. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: · The following items were posted and 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 within the limits as stated on the license. · Ratios are being met during this inspection, 13 students and 2 Teachers present. · 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 Facility Representative Marcia Karadashian · 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 and outdoor activity space with drinking fountains and children also bring their thermos/water bottles. . · Medications are stored where inaccessible to children in the front health office, with the school nurse. See Continuation page

Carlos Martinez
Kelly Gerth
	DATE: 10/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024

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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: ESCONDIDO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT-PIONEER PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700091
	VISIT DATE: 10/03/2024

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· Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous
· Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children, located in the upper locked cabinet
· All floors were observed to be safe and clean.
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards, blacktop has some cracking and Facility Representative stated that a work order is in progress to correct.
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition
· Food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination
· All storage containers for solid waste observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, in good repair
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements, Facility is using electronic signatures with the proper waiver on file.
· Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill was conducted on 08/29/24.
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.
· Staff record review indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.
· A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 08/13/26.
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 08/12/25
· Director and Teacher completed Health and Safety Training, Directors on file, Teachers completed 10/24/20
· A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
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 them 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/process.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024

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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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: ESCONDIDO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT-PIONEER PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700091
	VISIT DATE: 10/03/2024

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Facility Representative Marcia Karadashian 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, 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.
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.

For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP)

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Completed 11/22/2022. LPA also referred Facility Representative Marcia Karadashian
to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA 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/

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024

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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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: ESCONDIDO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT-PIONEER PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700091
	VISIT DATE: 10/03/2024

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Facility Representative Marcia Karadashian 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.
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: 951-782-4200
Facility Representative Marcia Karadashian was 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)
There are no deficiencies being cited at this time.

During the exit interview, the Facility Representative Marcia Karadashian confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Facility Representative Marcia Karadashian. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024

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