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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334844855
Report Date: 07/31/2024
Date Signed: 07/31/2024 04:27:50 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/31/2024 04:27 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:LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
334844855
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BELEN ACOSTAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:515 ALESSANDRO BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(951) 386-2560
CITY:RIVERSIDESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92508
CAPACITY: 32TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 67CENSUS: 29DATE:
07/31/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Director Belen AcostaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:40 PM
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On 07/31/2024 at 2:00 PM a required inspection is being conducted as a compliance review. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer, was greeted by the director Belen Acosta and granted entry to tour the infant center, inside and out. The LPA reviewed facility records and the following was observed and/or discussed.

Days and hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM; In the Infant Room, Toddler A and Toddler B 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 on or before 08/31/2024:
1. LIC 500 Personnel Report, provided during the inspection.
2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan, (need update)
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. LIC200A Application form. (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 within the terms of the license.
· Facility is clean, safe and sanitary and in good repair.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/31/2024
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: LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334844855
VISIT DATE: 07/31/2024
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·Appropriate supervision and Ratios were met during this inspection 29 children supervised by 8 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. The smoke alarm is hardwired to the building.
· 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 by bottled and filtered water.
· 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: Located in the administration office lock box.
· Center is equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day, room next to office and a designated staff restroom next to the front reception.
· 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 with artificial grass.
· Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents.
· Food preparation area is clean and free of vermin on 07/31/2024.
· 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, however children over 12 months of age were missing updates. Per licensee the information is updated monthly for children under 12 months of age.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2024
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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: LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334844855
VISIT DATE: 07/31/2024
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· 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 on 07/31/2024.
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. Authorized representatives sign in/out electronically. The licensee also has a hard copy sign in/out log for back up, however the licensee only required initials.
· A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 07/2025
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 03/2025
· Director completed Health/Safety/Nutrition Training on Fall 2018 transcripts, no lead.
· Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are complete.
· 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 07/05/2024
· Documentation of Lead Testing is on file: the building is new and constructed on 05/2018.
· A review of staff records on 07/30/2024 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.
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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2024
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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: LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334844855
VISIT DATE: 07/31/2024
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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. 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

Facility director Belen Acosta was reminded that all adults 18 and over working at the facility 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 Belen Acosta 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: 07/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2024
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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: LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334844855
VISIT DATE: 07/31/2024
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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 not cited this visit

A civil penalty was not cited this visit

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Belen Acosta. The LPA verified posting prior to exiting the facility.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2024
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