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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334841532
Report Date: 05/16/2023
Date Signed: 05/16/2023 01:01:16 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/16/2023 01:01 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 SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:STEPPING STONES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
334841532
ADMINISTRATOR:ROXANNE WALKERFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:29910 HUNTER ROADTELEPHONE:
(951) 304-7777
CITY:MURRIETASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92563
CAPACITY: 80TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 80CENSUS: 36DATE:
05/16/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:55 AM
MET WITH:Roxanne WalkerTIME COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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On May 16, 2023 at 09:55 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Courtnee Peebles 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:

· The following items were posted and 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 limits as stated on the license.
· Ratios are being met during this inspection with a total of 36 children and five staff
· 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 Roxanne Walker
· 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.
· Drinking water is provided in the indoor activity space by filtered gallons of water- and in the outdoor activity space by filtered gallon water
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to children in a lockbox in the staff bathroom that only the director and assistant director have keys to
· Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Courtnee Peebles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/16/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Courtnee Peebles On 05/16/2023 at 12:31 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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: STEPPING STONES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334841532

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/16/2023

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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/30/2023
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Director stated she and S2 will retake the mandated reporter training today 05/16/2023 and provide proof to LPA. Director stated she will also keep a copy in staff files so that it is readily available. LPA is giving S2, and S5 until 05/30/2023 to complete.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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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:Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Courtnee Peebles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/16/2023


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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 SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: STEPPING STONES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334841532
VISIT DATE: 05/16/2023
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·All floors were observed to 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 and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination
· All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements
· Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill conducted on 04/06/2023

A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.
· Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection.
· Staff records are not complete during record review LPA observed Staff(S) S2, and S5 did not have a current Mandated Reporter Training certificate, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Director Roxanne Walker was reminded that all persons working/volunteering in the facility shall maintain a current up to date mandated reporter certificate and readily available.
· A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 09/07/2023
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 01/30/2025
· Director completed Health and Safety Training
· A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

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
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Courtnee Peebles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2023
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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 SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: STEPPING STONES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334841532
VISIT DATE: 05/16/2023
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The following items were discussed with the Director during inspection:
· 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.
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall
· The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov
· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov

Director 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.

On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.



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

The director was asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days:
1.LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Courtnee Peebles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2023
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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 SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: STEPPING STONES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334841532
VISIT DATE: 05/16/2023
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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.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the director Roxanne Walker. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Courtnee Peebles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2023
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