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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 561702676
Report Date: 02/03/2022
Date Signed: 02/03/2022 12:57:14 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:CATALYST KIDS- LA ESCUELITAFACILITY NUMBER:
561702676
ADMINISTRATOR:RACHEL CHAMPAGNEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1500 CAMINO DEL SOLTELEPHONE:
(805) 483-0139
CITY:OXNARDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93030
CAPACITY:98CENSUS: 18DATE:
02/03/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:Teresa MartinezTIME COMPLETED:
01:11 PM
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On February 3, 2022 at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Austin Rios conducted a Required Annual inspection. LPA met with director Teresa Martinez and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA asked Covid-19 screening questions prior to entering the facility. LPA conducted a tour of the facility inside and out. There were 15 children in care at the time of the inspection and nine staff. The center operates from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM and is open Monday thru Friday.

Licensing required notices were posted prominently on the wall at the entrance of the facility. The facility uses four classrooms. Bathrooms were observed to be clean and free of toxins. There is water inside and outside for the children to have access too. The outdoor playground is completely enclosed by a concrete wall. The playground has an ample amount of shade available and age appropriate toys/equipment. LPA did not observe any toxins/hazardous items accessible to children. The classroom has age appropriate toys and furniture available for children. There is a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirement. LPA observed and reviewed the posted lunch menu. The center provides breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. LPA observed two inhalers stored up high out of the reach of children in a lock box with proper direction for use.

Center uses electronic sign in sheet called kindersign.



A sampling of children and staff records were reviewed and found current. At least one staff present has current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificates that expire on 1/11/2022. Teachers present have current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificates that expire on 2/2022.

Cont. on 809C
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0437
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin RiosTELEPHONE: (805) 635-4725
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/03/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: CATALYST KIDS- LA ESCUELITA
FACILITY NUMBER: 561702676
VISIT DATE: 02/03/2022
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Licensee 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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

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.htm

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.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Teresa Martinez.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0437
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin RiosTELEPHONE: (805) 635-4725
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/03/2022
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