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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371285
Report Date: 06/03/2025
Date Signed: 06/03/2025 01:20:06 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:ENVIRONMENTAL NATURE CENTER (ENC) NATURE PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
304371285
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SENER, VANESSAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:745 DOVER DRIVETELEPHONE:
(949) 629-1044
CITY:NEWPORT BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92663
CAPACITY: 75TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 75CENSUS: 33DATE:
06/03/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:30 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek conducted an onsite case management inspection for the purpose of investigating an incident that the facility self reported to our office on 5/29/2025.
LPA met with director, Vanessa Sener. Census was taken. There was a total of 33 preschool children with 10 staff observed on the outdoor space in different zones. Three classrooms Bears, Coyotes, and Tortoise were inspected.
According to the self reported incident, a child on the playground found Nicotine Vapor Pen Belonging to Staff Member which had fallen from their pocket. The child handed the item to a staff member.

A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

The LPA conducted interviews with individuals who had direct or supporting knowledge of the incident, including Staff #1 (S1), Staff #2 (S2), and 4-year-old, Child #1 (C1). Additional interviews conducted with Staff #3 (S3), Staff #4 (S4), Staff #5 (S5), and Staff #6.



Staff #1 (S1) reported returning from lunch at approximately 1:15 PM. S1 stated that they typically use a vapor pen during lunch break off-premises and store it in a purse placed in a locked closet, inaccessible to children. However, on May 28, 2025, S1 returned to the facility wearing a fanny pack diagonally across the shoulder, in which the vapor pen was stored. S1 unintentionally, forgot to secure the fanny pack in the locked closet. While engaging with children, S1 was unaware that the vapor pen had fallen from the partially
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Thuy Ho
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/03/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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 CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: ENVIRONMENTAL NATURE CENTER (ENC) NATURE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371285
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2025
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unzipped fanny pack. S1 did not observe the behavior of C1 on the playground holding any objects.

Staff #2 (S2) stated they were on the playground when Child #1 (C1) brought the vapor pen to their attention around 1:43 PM, stating it was found in the sandbox. C1 also reported to S2 that they placed the item in their mouth. S2 did not confirm observing C1 holding or putting the item in their mouth prior handing the object to them. S2 stated they had never seen any body use or hold the vapor on the premises.

Staff #3 (S3) informed LPA that they talked to C1 after the incident stating C1 put the item in their mouth. S3 submitted their school policy for staff regarding keeping personal items inaccessible to children.
Staff #4 (S4), Staff #5 (S5), and Staff #6 (S6) were present on the playground at the time of the incident but stated they had not seen any staff members using or dropping a vapor pen on the premises. They did not observe any foreign objects falling into the sandbox and did not see C1 holding or using the vapor pen. They stated they keep their personal items in a locked closet inaccessible to children.

Child #1 (C1) confirmed finding what they described as a medium size object in the sandbox and stated they put it in their mouth, which resulted in throat discomfort. According to C1 this happened for a little bit and they handed it to S2 on the playground.

Based on the self reported incident, staff and child interviews, and review of relevant documentation, it was determined that the facility staff failed to observe the behavior of the child in care adequately. Therefore, California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Section 101226.3 (a)- under Observation of the Child is being cited on the attached LIC 809D.

The facility representative, Vanessa Sener 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 Penalty of $100.00. The facility representative, Vanessa Sener was provided with a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days.
The exit interview was conducted with the facility representative, Vanessa Sener.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Thuy Ho
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2025
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Created By: Mahnaz Malek On 06/03/2025 at 11:02 AM
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
, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: ENVIRONMENTAL NATURE CENTER (ENC) NATURE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371285

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
06/06/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101226.3(a)

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Observation of the child- The behavior and health of the children shall be continually observed throughout the period of attendance. The above requirement was not met as evidenced by a 4-year-old child (C1) found a Nicotine Vapor Pen on the playground and put it in their mouth.
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The director agreed to review the importance of observing the behavior of children continually with staff. And reviewing/updating the procedure of keeping personal items that might be a hazard to children inaccessible to children with staff.
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S1 unintentionally, forgot to secure their fanny pack in the locked closet, and did not realize vapor pen had fallen in the sandbox. Staff on the playground did not observe the behavior of the child adequately to prevent C1 putting it in their mouth. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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 The director agreed to send a statement with staff’s signatures acknowledging the above licensing requirement to LPA by the due date of 6/6/2025. The proof of correction will be sent to LPA's email address.

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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.
Thuy Ho
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Mahnaz Malek
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2025


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