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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334830481
Report Date: 10/02/2024
Date Signed: 10/02/2024 11:40:47 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/02/2024 11:40 AM - 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:CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE OF RIVERSIDE, CAFACILITY NUMBER:
334830481
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BONNIE ACOSTAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:19743 LURIN AVENUETELEPHONE:
(951) 653-6688
CITY:RIVERSIDESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92508
CAPACITY: 128TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 128CENSUS: 0DATE:
10/02/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:OfficeUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:05 AM
MET WITH:Aubree Fuentes, Licensee and Bonnie Acosta, DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
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An Informal Conference was held at the Riverside Child Care Regional Office on October 02, 2024, at 10:05 AM. Present during the informal conference were Childrens Lighthouse of Riverside Representatives: Licensee Aubree Fuentes, Director Bonnie Acosta and CDSS Licensing Program Managers (LPMs) Ana Noble and Aaron Ross; and Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Susan Brewer and Chase Atherton.

The meeting was held to discuss the importance of communication between Childrens Lighthouse of Riverside representatives and the department. Facility's compliance history was reviewed including review of repeated non-compliance concerns throughout Childrens Lighthouse of Riverside licensed facilities pertaining to the following Title 22 Division 12 regulations:
1) Personal Rights
2) Children and Staff Records
3) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision
4) Reporting Requirements

During this meeting, it was disclosed that the following measures have been taken by Childrens Lighthouse of Riverside Management:
1. The licensee has assigned administrative staff to review and audit children’s files for verification required records upon enrollment.
2. Management will review staff files to ensure personnel records are current and up to date.
3. Although the on-boarding curriculum included the training on discipline and guidance procedures for new employees, the training was updated to include the additional information on Personal Rights of children, along with the form for employees.
4. The licensee provided a copy of updated New Employee Procedures and Children's Enrollment Packet.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/02/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/02/2024
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: CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE OF RIVERSIDE, CA
FACILITY NUMBER: 334830481
VISIT DATE: 10/02/2024
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5. The licensee agrees to submit proof of LIC9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing receipts electronically for Type A citations issued during inspections on 02/01/2024, 06/25/2024, 08/01/2024 and the LIC9224 for today’s office visit on or before 10/15/2024.

During the conference, LPMs A. Noble and A. Ross reminded Childrens Lighthouse of Riverside Management of the importance for regulatory compliance in licensed facilities to protect the Health and Safety of children in care. Childrens Lighthouse of Riverside representatives were informed the Community Care Licensing Agency takes these violations seriously, and how continued repeat violations can lead to further administrative actions by the Department including Non-compliance conference and/or up to revocation of licensure.

Additionally, Childrens Lighthouse representatives were reminded to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 10/02/2024 to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. The licensee agrees to submit the required information on or before 10/15/2024.

A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

An exit Interview was conducted, and LPAs Susan Brewer and Chase Atherton, provided Childrens Lighthouse of Riverside representatives with a copy of this report and appeal rights during this office visit on October 02, 2024.
-Childrens Lighthouse of Riverside management was reminded of the following:
-All sites shall have a qualified director or qualified substitute designated in the absence of the director, per Title 22 regulations.
-The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.
-Staff and children records shall be complete and available for review – irrespective of staff or children’s rotations to other sites and/or for staff coverage.
-Submit written reports of occurrences and/or events involving children, staff or other matters impacting the operation of the childcare center according to specified items under Title 22 regulation 101212, by contacting the assigned analyst or CCL’s duty officer or email to UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov. The duty officer is available for assistance and or inquiries, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/02/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/02/2024
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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: CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE OF RIVERSIDE, CA
FACILITY NUMBER: 334830481
VISIT DATE: 10/02/2024
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Childrens Lighthouse of Riverside Representatives were informed of and/or provided with the following CDSS resources:
1. Information for ongoing training and regulations: https://www.cdss.ca.gov
2. CDSS Videos- https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/
3. PINS at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/policy/provider-information-notices/child-care
4. Director Checklist and Evaluation of Director Qualifications (LIC 9096)
5. Childcare Advocates - childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov for training.
6. Access forms & Title 22 Regulations for Child Care Center Care at: https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care/policy/laws-and-regulations
7. Sign up for department and quarterly updates at: https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe.
8. LIC9224 Receipt of Licensing Report

During this conference, LPMs introduced the Childcare Technical Support Program (TSP) and informed Childrens Lighthouse of Riverside Management that TSP is a voluntarily program to assist facilities with meeting and maintaining the requirements of operating a licensed childcare facility. Hard copies of documents were discussed and provided to Childrens Lighthouse of Riverside Representatives related to TSP; Title 22 Regulations and Health & Safety Code sections identified above.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/02/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/02/2024
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