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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334818402
Report Date: 05/21/2024
Date Signed: 05/21/2024 01:12:03 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/21/2024 01:12 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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	ESCUELA DE LA RAZA UNIDA - PRIMEROS PASOS CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	334818402
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	CARMELA GARNICA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	405 NORTH SEVENTH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(760) 922-9080
CITY:	BLYTHE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92225
CAPACITY: 21	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 21	CENSUS: 16	DATE:	05/21/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	07:45 AM
MET WITH:	Site Supervisor Alma Limon		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	11:30 AM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Samuel Lopez conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: This is a combination center and the other licensed program is: Infant program, license number 334818403, which was also inspected on this date A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. · The Site Supervisor is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days: 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 (only if changes have been made) 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made) · 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 with the limits as stated on the license. · Ratios are being met during this inspection - LPA observed one staff/teacher with 12 children for several minutes until an aide arrived to assist, in the preschool classroom located at the entrance. The middle classroom had four children and one staff.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/21/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: ESCUELA DE LA RAZA UNIDA - PRIMEROS PASOS CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 334818402
	VISIT DATE: 05/21/2024

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· Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards.
· There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Site Supervisor Alma Limon
· 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.
· Present for supply drinking water in the indoor activity space is filtered water from the kitchen. The children have individual water bottles that are filled.
· Medications are not stored/administered at the facility
· Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous
· Poisons and toxins are locked
· All floors shall be clean and safe
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition
· Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination
· All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair
· Menus shall be 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 outdoors and provided by filtered water from the kitchen and water fountains outdoors
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment is cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. (rubber matting)
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements
· A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 6/2025
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 6/2025
· Director completed Health and Safety Training - 12/1999
· A review of children’s records was conducted, and records were found to be complete during this inspection.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/21/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2024

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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: ESCUELA DE LA RAZA UNIDA - PRIMEROS PASOS CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 334818402
	VISIT DATE: 05/21/2024

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· Disaster drills to be conducted every six months – last drill conducted on 1/29/2024
· 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
· A review of staff records on 5/21/2024 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 can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov
· A review of staff records indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.

LPA also informed Site Supervisor Alma Limon 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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

- Site Supervisor Alma Limon 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.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at:

https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/21/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: ESCUELA DE LA RAZA UNIDA - PRIMEROS PASOS CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 334818402
	VISIT DATE: 05/21/2024

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- To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov.

- The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:

1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200

No cited deficiencies during today's inspection

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor Alma Limon.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/21/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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