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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334845818
Report Date: 03/07/2024
Date Signed: 03/07/2024 06:06:29 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/07/2024 06:06 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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE STEPS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL SCHOOL AGE		FACILITY NUMBER:	334845818
ADMINISTRATOR:	JENNIFER FERNANDO		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	6316 WINEVILLE AVE.		TELEPHONE:	(951) 737-7845
CITY:	MIRA LOMA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91752
CAPACITY: 12	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	03/07/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	04:40 PM
MET WITH:	Licensee Jennifer Fernando		TIME COMPLETED:	06:15 PM

NARRATIVE
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 03/07/2024 at 4:40 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer, arrived at the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPA was greeted by Director Jennifer Fernando and granted entry to tour the facility, inside and out. LPA reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday- Friday, 7:00am - 6:00pm, located in 5. Room 5 is connected to Room 4 and separated by a wooden partition. (Room 4/Preschool) 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. The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days on or before 04/30/2024. 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report – Update Requested 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)- Update Requested 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization- Update Requested 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility - Update Requested 6. LIC200A Application form – Update Requested 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/07/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2024

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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE STEPS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL SCHOOL AGE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334845818
	VISIT DATE: 03/07/2024

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· Ratios were met and appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection: LPA conducted a census of 6 children supervised by 1 staff.
· Classrooms are clean, free of hazards and equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition.
· No weapons stored at the facility.
· LPA Susan Brewer observed a bucket filled with water underneath the outdoor sink, located in the school age playground where preschool children also cross through to enter the side yard passageway. Per licensee Jennifer Fernando, the bucket was used to catch water draining from the sink with a missing pipe and re-purposed for the plants and trees. No children were not exposed to the buckets of water at the time of the inspection. The licensee removed the water in the presence of the LPA. In addition, the LPA observed a crawl space uncovered next to the sink. LPA reminded the licensee that all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
· Medications are NOT stored where inaccessible to children. The licensee stated they are not providing Incidental Medical Services at this time.
· Center is equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day.
· Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children
· All floors shall be clean and safe.
· Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents.
· Toxins are key locked in a storage room.
· 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 and free of 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 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.
· Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by filtered water. Children bring individual water bottles to drink from.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/07/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2024

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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE STEPS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL SCHOOL AGE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334845818
	VISIT DATE: 03/07/2024

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· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall: Facility has artificial turf to cushion a fall.
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and do NOT meet regulation requirements. LPA conducted a 6 children and only 2 sign in sheets were reviewed, which were missing staff sign in upon arrival at the facility.
· A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 09/2024
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 02/2025
· Director completed Health, Safety and Nutrition Training on 09/06/2018, No Lead component.
· Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are complete.
· 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 03/07/2024.
· Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on February 2024.
· AB2370 – Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 –
· Lead report dated 02/06/2023 indicates no ALE detected.
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.

For IMS information see PIN-22-02-CCP BEST PRACTICES RELATED TO THE PROVISION OF INCIDENTAL MEDICAL SERVICES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS AND FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/07/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2024

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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE STEPS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL SCHOOL AGE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334845818
	VISIT DATE: 03/07/2024

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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

The licensee Director was was reminded that all adults 18 and over working, 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 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.

Deficiencies were cited this visit.

Civil Penalties were 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 licensee Jennifer Fernando.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/07/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 03/07/2024 06:06 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Susan Brewer On 03/07/2024 at 05:32 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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE STEPS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL SCHOOL AGE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334845818
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/07/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238.2(d)(2)

Outdoor Activity Space

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed water draining into a bucket underneath and outdoor a sink, missing the required plumbing pipe and filling the bucket with water and an uncovered crawl space next to the outdoor sink, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/29/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The licensee agrees to develop a plan to repair the sink and crawl space and submit the plan to the department on or before 03/29/2024.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101529.1(b)

Sign In and Sign Out

(b) Center staff shall sign in a school-age child who arrives at the center on his/her own. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA conducted a 6 children and only 2 sign in sheets were reviewed, which were missing staff sign in upon arrival at the facility and sign in sheets were not maintained with signatures of the authorized representative when checking the daycare children out of the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/11/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The licensee agrees to ensure that center staff shall sign in a school-age child who arrives at the center on his/her own and ensure the authorized representative of daycare children sign out children with a full signature when picking the child up. the licensee agrees to submit proof of documentation to the department on or before 03/11/2024 by close of business day.

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:

Kimberly Williams

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Susan Brewer

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2024

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