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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371585
Report Date: 03/12/2025
Date Signed: 03/12/2025 03:21:07 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 COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:KIDDIE ACADEMY OF BUENA PARKFACILITY NUMBER:
304371585
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BARBA, KARLAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:7501 COMMONWEALTH AVENUETELEPHONE:
(714) 752-6294
CITY:BUENA PARKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90621
CAPACITY: 114TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 114CENSUS: 59DATE:
03/12/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Director Karla BarbaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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On 03/12/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Anna Chan conducted an unannounced onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual Required visit. LPA met with director Karla Barba. LPA and director toured the facility inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. Census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 59 preschool children and 6 staff members. Children were having indoor activities when LPA arrived.

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 6:30a.m.- 6:30p.m., 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.

During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, poisons and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Breakfast, Lunch and snacks are provided by the facility. Food is prepared on site. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored. Menus were posted in the facility where it could be seen by parents.

Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors by purified water pitcher and children have their own sports bottles properly labeled with their names, the children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/12/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Anna Francesca Chan On 03/12/2025 at 11:22 AM
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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
, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: KIDDIE ACADEMY OF BUENA PARK
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371585

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/12/2025

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
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Based on interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 6 staff has expired mandated reporter certificate which expired on 11/2024, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/31/2025
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Director stated the facility will have the staff do the mandated reporter training and will provide a copy of current mandated reporter training certificate to LPA by due date of 3/31/25
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Section Cited
CCR
101226(e)(2)
Health-Related Services
(2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above 1 child medication (epi-pen) has expired on 11/2024 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/31/2025
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Director stated the facility will return the medication to child representative and will make sure to get a new medication. Director stated a checklist will be created to monitor medication expiration. DIrector stated she will provide LPA with a copy o fthe checklist and medication replacement for child by due date of 3/31/25.
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:Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/12/2025


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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: KIDDIE ACADEMY OF BUENA PARK
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371585
VISIT DATE: 03/12/2025
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The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months on February 7, 2025. Facility met all posting requirement. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility.

The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The cushioning material in the playground is turf grass around the climbing structure which appears to be enough to absorb falls. There is also a paved area for bicycles. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by refillable sports bottles with the child’s name on it. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility, and none was observed during today’s visit.

6 Staff file were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date. Health screening and immunization as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1596.7995 (a)(1) a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for the facility 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. Based on records reviewed, 1 staff has expired mandated reporter certificate dated 11/2024.

At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 01/2026.

5 Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete, and current record for each child. Sign in/out through Procare was reviewed for compliance. Each child representative has their own login ID. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were found to be in full compliance.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2025
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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: KIDDIE ACADEMY OF BUENA PARK
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371585
VISIT DATE: 03/12/2025
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Currently, there are medications in the facility and was reviewed for compliance. Based on medication review, 1 child’s medication (epi-pen) has expired in November 2024.

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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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

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


LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

In the areas that were evaluated and based on records reviewed, the facility was not in compliance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12. The following two (2) Type B violations were observed and are being cited in accordance with Health and Safety Code sections 1596.8662(b)(1) Administration of Child Day Care Licensing, 1597.16(a)(1) and Section 101226(e)(2) Health-Related Services.

An Inspection and exit interview were completed with Director, Karla Barba. The report and deficiencies were reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights was discussed. The director was provided 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 “Notice of Site Visit” was posted on or adjacent to the door. The director was informed that the “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted for 30 consecutive days.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2025
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