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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700296
Report Date: 08/10/2022
Date Signed: 08/15/2022 01:44:19 PM


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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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501



FACILITY NAME:A CREATIVE BEGINNINGFACILITY NUMBER:
376700296
ADMINISTRATOR:PAULETTE SHRYOCKFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:409 EAST FALLBROOK STTELEPHONE:
(760) 728-7600
CITY:FALLBROOKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92028
CAPACITY:12CENSUS: 9DATE:
08/10/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:45 PM
MET WITH:Rosemary (Rosey) FisherTIME COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Andrea Taylor conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination childcare center and the other licensed program is a preschool program which was also inspected on this date.
LPA measured a room added to the infant program in order to increase the capacity from 12 infants to 18 infants. A play yard was also added for infants. The room will accommodate the increase and the yard is large enough for the total capacity of the infant program. Increase is granted.

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
- 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 Rosey Fisher
· 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea TaylorTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/10/2022
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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: A CREATIVE BEGINNING
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700296
VISIT DATE: 08/10/2022
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· Drinking water is provided in the indoor activity space by bottles and sippy cups refilled by faucet which has been lead tested and passed - and in the outdoor activity space by sippy cups refilled by faucet which has been lead tested and passed.
· 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
· Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children
· All floors were observed to be clean and safe
· Highchairs have no legs staff sit floor with children and trays lock into place
· Changing tables are within arm’s reach of a sink; padding is at least 1” thick 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 fencing 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 and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination
· All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements
· Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill conducted on 2/22/22. Facility just got a new alarm and is planning to do a drill with new alarm.
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 5/24
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 5/24
· Director completed Health and Safety Training
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea TaylorTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/10/2022
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: A CREATIVE BEGINNING
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700296
VISIT DATE: 08/10/2022
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· All staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.
· A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver

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 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.htmbackground checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

Director was reminded that:
· 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 shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall.
· The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov
· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with 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. LPA also informed 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea TaylorTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/10/2022
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: A CREATIVE BEGINNING
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700296
VISIT DATE: 08/10/2022
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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 from which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN).



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

There are no deficiencies being cited at this time.

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 Director, Rosemary Fisher. 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: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea TaylorTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/10/2022
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