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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334811526
Report Date: 08/06/2024
Date Signed: 08/06/2024 04:55:06 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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
334811526
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		PATRICIA MACIELFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:7897 MISSION GROVE PARKWAYTELEPHONE:
(951) 789-4762
CITY:RIVERSIDESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92508
CAPACITY: 32TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 32CENSUS: 21DATE:
08/06/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:10 PM
MET WITH:Director Patricia MacielTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:00 PM
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On 08/06/2024 at 2:10 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer, conducted a required inspection as a compliance review. The LPA was greeted by Director Patricia Mitchell and granted entry to tour the infant center, inside and out. The following was observed: The facility is compliance. LPA discussed the pending facility fees with the director.

Days and Hours of Operation are Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, In the Infant 1, Infant 2, Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 rooms.

The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domains: Food Service; Reporting Requirements
Physical Plant; Care and Supervision; Children Records; Staff Records; Staffing Ratio and Capacity and
Personal Rights. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains, except as noted on the LIC809-D.

The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days if changes have been made:
1. LIC 500 Personnel Report
2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan
3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made)
4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization
5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility
6. LIC200 Application form with updated information; Please update
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/06/2024
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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334811526
VISIT DATE: 08/06/2024
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The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary:
License; Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148)
Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393); Personal Rights (LIC613A); Child Car Seat Law; Menu
· The facility is operating within the terms of the license.
· Facility is clean, safe and sanitary and in good repair.
· Appropriate supervision and Ratios were met during this inspection: LPA took a census of 21 children supervised by 6 staff.
· A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection.
· Rooms and activity areas are physically separated from other components:
· Rooms are equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition.
· Uncontaminated drinking water is provided in both the indoor and outdoor activity areas by public water supply and filtered water and water bottles.
· Napping equipment is sufficient for capacity and meets licensing requirements.
· Rooms are clean and free of hazards.
· Materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free.
· No weapons stored at the facility.
· There are no bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to infants: No medications at this time.
· Center is equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day.
· Toxins are locked and Hazards are stored where inaccessible to infants.
· Toileting area was observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition.
· Outdoor play area is physically separated by appropriate fencing and free of hazards
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition
· There is sufficient cushioning material under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and similar equipment:
· Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents.
· Food preparation area is clean and free of vermin on today’s date.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334811526
VISIT DATE: 08/06/2024
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· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination.
· All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair
· Individual feeding and Infant needs and service plans were reviewed and are complete for each individual infant on today’s date.
· Infants up to 12 months shall have a sleeping plan as required with documentation of date, name, time of 15-minute check and staff initials.
· Infant files were reviewed and are complete.
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements on today’s date.
· A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 01/2025.
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 01/2025
· Director completed Health and Safety Training: Not on file and discussed with the director. A staff is present and H/S/N verified on Fall 2020 transcripts.
· Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are NOT complete where 1 staff is missing the proof of a TB screening, LIC503 Health Exam and 2 staff did not renew the Mandated Reporter Training, which expired 07/2024 for both staff.
· Staff have received on the job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions
· Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 06/04/2024 with 120 children present.
· Documentation of Lead Testing is on file: 11/2022, no lead exceedance.
· A review of staff records on 08/05/2024 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov, Licensee was informed of the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes.

AB2370 – Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 – The bill requires that all Child Care Centers, operating in a building constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have their drinking water tested for excessive lead levels, on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023. Child Care Centers must thereafter test their drinking water every five years after the date of the initial test.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2024
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334811526
VISIT DATE: 08/06/2024
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AB605 – Child day care facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021

AB2960 – Child care and development services, online portal – Effective June 20, 2022 - This bill requires the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), within the California Department of Education (CDE), to develop and post on CDE's website a comprehensive child care and development services online portal for families and providers by June 30, 2022.

Please subscribe at www.childcareadvocatesprogram to receive Department updates. They will be sent directly to your e-mail account once you have set up an account.
Duty Officer is available to answer questions Mon. – Fri. at 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766).

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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

Director Patricia Mitchell was reminded that all adults 18 and over working 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 licensed 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.

LPA Susan Brewer discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director Patricia Mitchell 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334811526
VISIT DATE: 08/06/2024
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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/process.

Deficiencies were cited this visit for 2 Type B violations

A civil penalty was not cited this visit.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Patricia Mitchell.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. The LPA verified the Notice of Site Visit was posted prior to leaving.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2024
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Created By: Susan Brewer On 08/06/2024 at 04:30 PM
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
, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334811526

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/06/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observationm interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee was unable to provide proof of a TB and health screening for 1 staff present and caring for infant children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/16/2024
Plan of Correction
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The licensee agrees to ensure all employees and staff are in good physical health, verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. The director also agrees to submit proof of a health screening to include screening for Tuberculosis, on or before 08/16/2024
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Section Cited
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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:
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 staff present and working with children did not have proof of current Mandated Reporter Training Certificates which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/30/2024
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The director agrees to ensure all employees 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. In addition, the director agrees to submit proof of mandated reporter training for specified staff by fax, mail or e-mail, on or before 08/30/2024.
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:Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Susan Brewer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/06/2024


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