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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334844856
Report Date: 07/31/2024
Date Signed: 07/31/2024 01:24:39 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/31/2024 01:24 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, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	334844856
ADMINISTRATOR:	BELEN ACOSTA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	515 ALESSANDRO BLVD.		TELEPHONE:	(951) 386-2560
CITY:	RIVERSIDE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92508
CAPACITY:	135	CENSUS: 81	DATE:	07/31/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	07:45 AM
MET WITH:	Belen Acosta		TIME COMPLETED:	01:30 PM

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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	On 07/31/2024 at 7:45 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer, arrived at the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted reception staff and granted entry to tour the facility inside and out, review records. The following was observed and/or discussed: The director Belen Acosta arrived at 8:07 AM. The licensee Aishwarya Advani, joined the inspection at 10:06 AM. Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday- Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, In Rooms Twaddler A, Twaddler B, Prepper A, Prepper B, Preschool 1A, Preschool 1B, Preschool 2 and Preschool 3. 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 not cited this visit. The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days, on or before 08/31/2024: 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report, Provided during inspection 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan; update requested. 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, Provided during inspection. 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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Noble	TELEPHONE: (951) 805-5718
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
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.

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: LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334844856
	VISIT DATE: 07/31/2024

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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, a census of 81 children supervised by 11 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 box.
· 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 observed to sanitary and in operating condition, however the toilet tank located in Room 1A, was observed to wobble when attempting to use the handle to flush the toilet, which could be potentially unsafe if not addressed.
· Outdoor activity areas/playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences, free of hazards and are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition. Shade structures are attached to the building.
· 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, however the portions are not listed for public view as required. In addition, during the inspection the LPA observed 2% milk. The licensee removed the 2% milk and ordered 1% milk for the center meals provided.
· Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by filtered water, water pitchers, disposable cups and personal 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 rubber matting and natural grass in two play yards. The LPA observed the rubber matting next to the play structure slide to have a hole and the rubber matting in under the basketball rims to be hardened and can no longer cushion a fall.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Noble	TELEPHONE: (951) 805-5718
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
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

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: LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334844856
	VISIT DATE: 07/31/2024

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· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements, through electronic sign in/out.
· A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 03/2025
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 03/2025
· Director completed Health and Safety Training on Fall 2018 transcripts, No lead component.
· Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are complete on 07/31/2024.
· 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 complete on 07/31/2024.
· Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill 07/05/2024 with 112 children and 24 staff present, began at 10:10 AM and lasted 4 minutes.
· AB2370 – Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 – The facility was build completion date was 05/2018, and is a new building. 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 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Noble	TELEPHONE: (951) 805-5718
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
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: 334844856
	VISIT DATE: 07/31/2024

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The director Belen Acosta was reminded that all adults 18 and over 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, also informed Facility Representative of the importance of checking for recalled 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.

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.

No citations issued.

No civil penalties issued.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Director Belen Acosta. LPA observed the licensee post the notice for public view prior to exiting the facility.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Noble	TELEPHONE: (951) 805-5718
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
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

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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