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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334811528
Report Date: 08/06/2024
Date Signed: 08/06/2024 01:19:22 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:
334811528
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		PATRICIA MACIELFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:7897 MISSION GROVE PARKWAYTELEPHONE:
(951) 789-4762
CITY:RIVERSIDESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92508
CAPACITY: 88TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 60CENSUS: 42DATE:
08/06/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
07:45 AM
MET WITH:Director Patricia MitchellTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:25 PM
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On 08/06/2024 at 7:45 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer, arrived at the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPA was greeted by a lead staff and granted the LPA entry to tour the facility, inside and out, reviewed records. The following was observed and/or discussed: The director Patricia Mitchell arrived to join the inspection. LPA provided a copy of annual fees currently due.

Normal days and hours of operation: Monday- Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM in PS1, PS2, Pre-K, Pre-K2 and Discovery PS1 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 LIC809D. Deficiencies were cited this visit.

The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days, on or before 09/06/2024:
1. LIC 500 Personnel Report (Please provide update)
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 (Please provide update), to include changes to the mailing address.

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.
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: 334811528
VISIT DATE: 08/06/2024
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· The facility is operating within the terms of the license.
· Ratios were met and appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection. LPA took a census of 42 children supervised by 6 staff.
· Classrooms are clean, free of hazards and equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition
· No weapons stored at the facility.
· There are no accessible 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 children in a locked cabinet, next to the director’s office.
· Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaners and other items that are dangerous. Poisons and toxins are locked.
· All floors are clean and safe.
· Bathrooms were NOT observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition. The LPA observed the 3 of 9 toilets to be inoperable or damaged, in need of cleaning along with the sinks and floors. During the inspection of the PreK Restroom, the LPA observed the floor to have wet and soiled paper towels on the floor to soak up water leaking from the base of the toilet. The LPA inspected the PreK 2 and Preschool 1 toilets to have broken handles in each, making it difficult to for children to use.
· Outdoor activity areas/playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences, free of hazards and are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition on date.
· Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin.
· Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents.
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination.
· Storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins-have tight-fitting covers in good repair.
· Menus are posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request.
· Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by filtered water served in pitchers, disposable cups or personal refillable water cups.
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall: Facility has artificial grass and natural grass.
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements.
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: 334811528
VISIT DATE: 08/06/2024
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· 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 03/2025
· Director completed Health and Safety Training: NOT ON FILE. LPA verified a staff member present has proof of training. Discuss with the director Patricia Mitchell.
· Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are NOT complete: 1 staff present missing Mandated Reporter Training for AB1207, which expired 04/2024.
· Staff have received on the job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions
Licensee was informed the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes.
Licensee provided the Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov
· Children files were reviewed and are NOT complete: 1 child missing LIC701 Physical Exam
· Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 06/04/2024.
· AB2370 – Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 – Testing initiated 05/2022 and complete in 11/2022.
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.
· 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA Susan Brewer, reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. The facility does not currently provide IMS services for the preschool program. 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 For CCCs: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed.
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: 334811528
VISIT DATE: 08/06/2024
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The director Patricia Mitchell was reminded that all adults 18 and over working, including employees and volunteers at the facility, 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.

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.

Citations issued for 3 Type B violations on today’s date.

No civil penalties issued.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Patricia Mitchelll.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. The LPA Susan Brewer, observed the notice of Site Visit posted prior to exiting the facility.
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 12:49 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: 334811528

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

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101239(n)
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 of 9 children's toilets were observed to be damaged where 2 toilet handles were broken and 1 toilet is leaking from the base which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/16/2024
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The director agrees to submit proof of completed repairs to the 3 toilets in the children's restrooms, by work order, receipts and/or photo to the department.
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.

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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 staff pesent did not have proof of Mandated Reporter Training renewal as of 04/2024, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/06/2024
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The director agrees to ensure all staff 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. The director also agrees to submit proof of the Mandated Reporter Training certificate for a subject staff on or before 09/06/2024, by fax, mail or e-mail.
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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Created By: Susan Brewer On 08/06/2024 at 12:49 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: 334811528

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

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101220(a)
Child's Medical Assessments
(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee was unable to provide proof of a medical assessment for child present and enrolled as of Dec. 2023, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/16/2024
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The director agrees to ensure that prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child and retain proof of the medical assessments in the child/(ren)'s file. In addition the licensee agrees to submitt proof the missing medical assessment for a subject child on or before 08/16/2024, by fax, mail or e-mail.
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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.
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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