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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198001760
Report Date: 02/10/2023
Date Signed: 02/10/2023 02:23:09 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/10/2023 02:23 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	RIO HONDO COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	198001760
ADMINISTRATOR:	O'NEILL, CINDY		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3600 WORKMAN MILL RD.		TELEPHONE:	(562) 908-3494
CITY:	WHITTIER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90601
CAPACITY: 120	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 42	CENSUS: 42	DATE:	02/10/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Director Cindy O'Neill		TIME COMPLETED:	02:00 PM

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On 02/10/2023 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced required inspection. A COVID risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was used by LPA. LPA met with Director, Cindy O’Neill, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program which is operated by Rio Hondo Community College District and is located on the premises of Rio Hondo College. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 120 children and operates Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Per the Director there are 42 children enrolled.

All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Census was taken and the following staff was present during this inspection: Room 1: 4 staff with 12 children; Room 2 is currently not being used; Room 3: 2 staff with 15 children; Room 4: 2 staff with 15 children. Children were leaving for a nature walk when LPA started tour of the facility. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded, and all were observed to be fingerprint cleared and associated via Guardian. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license.

LPA observed the facility to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Napping equipment (mats/cots)

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/10/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2023

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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: RIO HONDO COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198001760
	VISIT DATE: 02/10/2023

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bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage, and cleanliness. The facility provides blankets for the children and blankets are washed weekly by the facility. Storage for children's belongings were inspected. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. There are chairs in the office. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill, and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted.

Menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides breakfast, AM snack, lunch, and PM snack. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms and drinking containers/jugs are taken outdoors. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Director states that there are no poisons stored at the facility.

At 9:50 am a smoke and carbon monoxide detector in Room 4 was tested and was observed to be operable on this day. Fire extinguisher in Room 4 was observed to have a service tag dated 12/11/22.

The facility has 2 yards that are fully fenced. Outdoor playground equipment was observed to be in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is shade in the play yard.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/10/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2023

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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: RIO HONDO COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198001760
	VISIT DATE: 02/10/2023

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Staff Records were reviewed, and files reviewed were observed to be complete and to include immunizations, and valid CPR/1^st Aid and Mandated Reporter Training. Children’s files were reviewed, and files reviewed were observed to be complete. Criminal Records Clearance for adults at the facility was reviewed and all adults observed to be present had fingerprint clearance.

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

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 [facility representative] 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.

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

Facility representative 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,

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/10/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2023

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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: RIO HONDO COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198001760
	VISIT DATE: 02/10/2023

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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.

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.

At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Cindy O’Neill.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/10/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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