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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371218
Report Date: 01/18/2024
Date Signed: 01/18/2024 02:15:41 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/18/2024 02:15 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:	LITTLE MINDS LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	304371218
ADMINISTRATOR:	BURGOS, ANGELICA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	8760 CERRITOS AVE		TELEPHONE:	(714) 699-1111
CITY:	ANAHEIM	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92804
CAPACITY: 46	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 46	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	01/18/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:00 AM
MET WITH:	Amanda Gonzalez and Maria Rodriguez		TIME COMPLETED:	11:30 AM

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	On January 18, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Mila Quinto and Cynthia Sun conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection for a decrease in capacity. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director, Amanda Gonzalez and Area Director, Maria Rodriguez. The facility is requesting to be licensed for a capacity of 30; 24 preschools in room 4 and room 5; 6 toddler option in room 6. Hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm. Present during today’s inspection were 7 children with 3 staff. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Amanda Gonzalez that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mila Quinto
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/18/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2024

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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE MINDS LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 304371218
	VISIT DATE: 01/18/2024

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LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured additional indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured at 1046.54 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 30 children. LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via water pitcher and disposable cups. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on August 30, 2023.

LPAs observed a total of 3 sinks, 2 toilets, and 2 potty chair available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 30 children.

The facility has 2 playgrounds; the preschool yard is shared with the school age and the toddler option share with the infant. The facility has a current waiver in place. Fencing for both playground is at least 4 feet high. The total square footage for the preschool outdoor activity space is 3365.44 square feet; infant and toddler option outdoor activity space is 575.74 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via large tree in the preschool playground; the infant/toddler play area does not have a sufficient shade. The Director will install a canopy to provide shade. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children served with adequate cushioning of grass. Drinking water is available via filtered water on pitcher and disposable cups. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. The Director was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm”

For child care 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).

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mila Quinto
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/18/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2024

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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE MINDS LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 304371218
	VISIT DATE: 01/18/2024

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The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:
Install proper shade in the infant/toddler outside play area.

Licensee Representative, Amanda Gonzalez understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 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.

A notice of site visit was given to the director and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Area Director, Maria Rodriguez.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mila Quinto
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/18/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2024

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