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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371456
Report Date: 06/04/2024
Date Signed: 06/04/2024 12:31:27 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/04/2024 12:31 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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE BIG PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
304371456
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		HOLIFIELD, SARAHFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:27111 ALISO CREEK ROAD # 100TELEPHONE:
(949) 265-0440
CITY:ALISO VIEJOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92656
CAPACITY: 15TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 15CENSUS: 3DATE:
06/04/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Sarah Holifield Director TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Patricia Duron conducted an unannounced inspection for the purpose of an Annual Inspection. LPA met with the director, Sarah Holifield and toured the facility inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. The overall census observed was 3 preschool children whom they were being supervised by the director, Sara Holifield. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff to child ratios. Facility hours are 8:30am - 6:00pm., Monday through Friday.

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, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. The facility provides snacks. Lunches are provided by parents. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors and outdoors by children's own water bottles and facility provides bottled water with disposable cups and re-fills water bottles for children. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Children nap on cots, bedding is stored individually and is washed by the parents on a weekly basis. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months and keeps documentation of drills. The facility has a at least one working smoke detector, one working carbon monoxide detector and at least one functioning fire extinguisher. Facility meets all posting requirements.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Patricia Duron
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/04/2024
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
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE BIG PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371456
VISIT DATE: 06/04/2024
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The outdoor activity space for this facility is the Multi Purpose Room which was inspected for compliance. The facility has a waiver in place for not having outdoor space. The Multi Purpose Room met the requirement according to the waiver. The surface of the activity space is maintained and free of hazards. No high play equipment was observed. Drinking water is provided by children's own water bottles. The equipment and toys are in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The activity room is safe, sanitary and in good repair.

Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for all staff 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. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. 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. Teacher present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 1/7/2025.

Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete, and current record for each child.Children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child’s name, address, and telephone number of the child’s authorized representative and of relatives or others that can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary (LIC 700) and a medical assessment. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were found to be in full compliance. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. The person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Patricia Duron
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE BIG PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371456
VISIT DATE: 06/04/2024
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Transfer Request (LIC9182). The director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.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.ccld.ca.gov 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 director was informed, and web site 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with director and discussed Licensing Safe Sleephttps://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep
English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspxNIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative
Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials
· Always place infants on their backs for sleeping.
· Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress.
· Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib.
· Keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard.
· Pacifiers may be used as long as they do not have items attached to them.
· Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping.
· The temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a t-shirt and not be too hot or too cold.

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director. Appeal Rights were provided. A notice of site visit was provided. 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.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Patricia Duron
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024
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