198012652-11-15-2024-54-CC-TTRN-DB32LQ-20241115162955

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198012652
Report Date: 11/15/2024
Date Signed: 11/15/2024 04:30:05 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/15/2024 04:30 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	CONNECTING KIDS		FACILITY NUMBER:	198012652
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	TINA TRIBOLET		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	18800 NORWALK BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(562) 924-4466
CITY:	ARTESIA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90701
CAPACITY: 150	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 69	CENSUS: 31	DATE:	11/15/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	02:50 PM
MET WITH:	Tina Tribolet		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:40 PM

NARRATIVE
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	About 2:50 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) T. Tran and J. Culbert made an unannounced inspection at the above licensed facility. Upon arrival, LPA met with the TIna Tribolet, Children's Pastor. LPAs announced the purpose of today’s visit. About 3:00PM, we toured the facility inside and outside. LPAs observed proper care and supervision. All center staff that were present during today’s inspection had fingerprint cleared and associated to the designated license number. This is a school age program with the preschool program (191505107) on the premises. Facility is currently ulitizing the PowerZone for School-age children. The facility hours of operation are (1:00PM – 6:00 PM; Monday-Friday). Children and staff records were reviewed. There were two children with asthma required inhaler on site as needed. The facility obtained current pediatric CPR and First Aid for all facility staff members. S2, S3, S4, S5 mandated reporter were expired on August, 2024. LPAs observed all posting requirements for operation on the posting board LIC 203A-License, LIC 610 A-Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC 9148-Earthquake Preparedness Check List, PUB 394-Notification of parent’s rights poster, LIC 613A- Personal Rights, PUB 269- Child Car Seat Law, Menus, and Activity Schedule. LPAs inspected the furniture and equipment for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Individual storage for children's belongings and learning materials was observed. Isolation area located on the second floor at the staff's office. Separate genders restrooms were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, paper towels, area safety and sanitation. All classrooms have trash can with tight lids, first aid supplies, smoke detectors; carbon monoxide/fire extinguishers were observed. The facility provided snack. All snack items were prepared at the site. Kitchen area observed to be clean with sufficient food supply and proper storage. Sign in and out sheet procedures were reviewed. Emergency disaster drills were conducted monthly. Emergency disaster plan is updated and reflected to the current operation. Page 1-3

SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Tran
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/15/2024

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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CONNECTING KIDS	FACILITY NUMBER: 198012652
	VISIT DATE: 11/15/2024

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Gym/Outdoor play area was inspected for free of hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. Drinking water is accessible indoor and outdoor by water bottles.

The following were discussed:
Facility was informed of responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-540-4000. LPA advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to CCL within the time frame specified by the regulation, this includes any changes as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your location.

LPA informed the Facility Representative of the Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP) to provide many other helpful resources to the licensees and the public. LPA advised access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

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.

Facility representative (FR), 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.

CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND REMEDIATED LEAD EXCEEDANCES.
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 referred FR to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Tran
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/15/2024

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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CONNECTING KIDS	FACILITY NUMBER: 198012652
	VISIT DATE: 11/15/2024

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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/.

Facility representative 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.

The facility was found in compliance with Title 22 regulations, no deficiency was cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

Facility was cited for Type B deficiency during today's visit.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Tina Tribolet.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Tran
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/15/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 11/15/2024 04:30 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Tiffanie Tran On 11/15/2024 at 04:19 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
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CONNECTING KIDS	FACILITY NUMBER: 198012652
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/15/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above S2, S3, S4 did not have current mandated report for child abuse which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/02/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility representative will have staff complete the mandated reporter for child abuse then submit to LPA by via email on or before 12/2/24 in order to clear this citation.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	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:

Denise Gibbs

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Tiffanie Tran

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/15/2024

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