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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304270249
Report Date: 02/12/2025
Date Signed: 02/12/2025 03:11:06 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/12/2025 03:11 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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:SOUTH COAST METRO CHILDREN'S VILLAGEFACILITY NUMBER:
304270249
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		KETTERER, MAMIFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:1510 BROOKHOLLOW DRIVETELEPHONE:
(714) 751-5437
CITY:SANTA ANASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92705
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 9CENSUS: 9DATE:
02/12/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:16 PM
MET WITH:Director-Mami, KettererTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:15 PM
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On 2/12/2025 at 2:15PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) K.Navar and S. Deschampe conducted a required annual inspection assisted by Director Mami, Ketterer. Upon arrival, the total census was 5 school age children and 1 staff during classroom. Director stated that 2 children come from a different program between 2-3PM M-F.

The facility was operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff to child ratios. Facility hours are 6:30AM TO 6:00PM, Monday through Friday. An on-site Facility Personnel Report Summary review showed that all facility staff or other individuals who require background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

The LPAs inspected the indoor areas and areas accessible to children at the time of the visit. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 10/17/2024. The director stated that there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to children in care. No poisons or other items that could pose a danger to children were observed during the inspection. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children served.

Families have the option to purchase lunch or bring lunch from home. Center provides morning/afternoon snacks to children. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food was properly stored. Drinking water is available to children in care by the means of a water jug. Facility provides cups or children may use their sports bottle with their name on it. Staff refill as needed. The LPAs observed that the facility’s floors, equipment, furniture, and children's bathrooms were clean, in good repair, and free of sharp edges. The facility meets all posting requirements.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karen Navar
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/12/2025
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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: SOUTH COAST METRO CHILDREN'S VILLAGE
FACILITY NUMBER: 304270249
VISIT DATE: 02/12/2025
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The LPAs inspected the outdoor areas. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height and is in good repair. At the time of inspection, the surface of the outdoor activity area was maintained and free of any observable hazards. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and other similar equipment were cushioned with bark and sand material. The outdoor equipment and toys are in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The inspected outdoor facility grounds are safe, sanitary and in good repair.

2 staff files were reviewed for compliance. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a child day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis and measles for staff members were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training and to renew the training every two years. Staff files were reviewed for compliance. At least one staff member present has current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications that expires 11/25.

3 children's records were reviewed for compliance. Each client has a separate, complete, and current record. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. Transportation is not offered to children in care.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPAs and Director 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-carecenters/.

The Director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.cdss.ca.gov Director may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or at www.cdss.ca.gov

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karen Navar
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2025
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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: SOUTH COAST METRO CHILDREN'S VILLAGE
FACILITY NUMBER: 304270249
VISIT DATE: 02/12/2025
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LPAs provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

Information on the additional nutrition training, immunization requirements for children, and Health Schools Act (http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pestmgt/schoolipm.htm) were provided. The facility representative was informed, and website given, about the California Child Care Disaster Plan has been posted to the UCSF California Childcare Health Program website: cchp.ucsf.edu/content/disaster-preparedness Also provided was information about the E-Learning Modules available at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the facility representative.

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 childcare 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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. The childcare center is located in a building that was constructed in 2017. Facility Lead test report is dated 3/04/2020.

The director understands 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 the initial presence in a licensed childcare facility. Violation of this requirement will result in a citation of a deficiency and civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of five (5) days. Subsequent violations within a twelve (12) month period will result in a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of thirty (30) days in accordance with Section 1596.871 of the Health and Safety Code.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karen Navar
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2025
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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: SOUTH COAST METRO CHILDREN'S VILLAGE
FACILITY NUMBER: 304270249
VISIT DATE: 02/12/2025
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In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit.

An Inspection and exit interview were completed with director Mami, Ketterer . The report was reviewed and discussed.

The facility representative was informed that the “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted for 30 consecutive days. The “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00.

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/inspection-process.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karen Navar
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2025
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