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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334845976
Report Date: 09/15/2021
Date Signed: 09/15/2021 10:10:55 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/15/2021 10:10 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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
334845976
ADMINISTRATOR:SOMARATNE,JEEVAKAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:10493 MAGNOLIA AVETELEPHONE:
(951) 359-5437
CITY:RIVERSIDESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92505
CAPACITY: 120TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
09/15/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:40 AM
MET WITH:Lucretia Fields, Director TIME COMPLETED:
10:15 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Giselle Carbullido and Justin Giese toured proposed Preschool center, inside and out. The days and hours of operation will be: Monday - Saturday 6:30am - 7:30pm The following measurements were taken for rooms 3 and 4 cleared by Fire Authority.

Preschool Indoor Activity Areas
LPA has determined that there is sufficient space to accommodate 58 children.

Preschool Bathroom Fixtures
3 toilets x 15 = 45 children
6 sinks x 15 = 90 children
Preschool Outdoor Activity Area:
LPA has determined that there is sufficient space to accommodate 120 children.
Limiting factor for preschool capacity is bathroom fixtures. Preschool capacity is limited to 45 children.
The following was observed:
· Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment
· Public water supply drinking water in the indoor activity space- drinking fountains in classrooms.
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences: Yes, facility has chain link fence
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment: Yes
· 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giselle Carbullido
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/15/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/15/2021
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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845976
VISIT DATE: 09/15/2021
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· An adequate amount of cushioning material (natural grass, sand) is in place under play equipment
· Adequate shade is provided: Yes with trees
· Drinking water is provided in the outdoor play areas by Public water supply with 2 drinking fountains.
· Food preparation area is equipped with refrigerator, sink with hot and cold running water, storage area, utensils, and adequate amount of food supplies
· The office area is located at front lobby reception and will serve as the isolation area for ill children temporarily until parents arrive
· Staff bathroom will be used as the isolation bathroom and is conveniently located to the isolation area
· Toxins are locked: Yes- Underneath kitchen cabinet.
· Medication will be stored **where** and will be secured in a locked **location**
· The Licensee states that they are providing Incidental Medical Services at this time. LPA informed the Licensee that prior to providing any incidental medical services that a written plan must be submitted to the licensing office.
· Medication administration forms were reviewed
· First Aid kit is complete: YES and located in ****
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements: Digital sign in via Procare; facility can print out signature pages.
· Component II Orientation was completed during this inspection: yes
· The Applicant was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov
A review of staff records on 09/14/2021 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 applicant has been informed that all employees must be associated to the facility. If the licensee fails to have proof of a fingerprint clearance or fails to associate a previously cleared individual to the facility, a civil penalty of $100.00, per day the person has been present, will be assessed. The first violation is subject to the penalty for up to five days. If there is a subsequent violation in a 12-month period, the fine will continue for up to 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giselle Carbullido
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/15/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/15/2021
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845976
VISIT DATE: 09/15/2021
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· The applicant was advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. If a serious violation is cited, a copy of the licensing report (LIC809 or LIC9099) must be posted for 30 days.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies. 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

Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant 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 licensee [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.

The following was also reviewed and discussed:


SB 277 – Immunizations, Personal Beliefs Exemption, effective January 1, 2016 - it eliminates the exemption from existing specified immunization requirements based upon personal beliefs, and only allows an exemption from future immunization requirements deemed appropriate by the State Department of Public Health or a medical professional for medical reasons.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giselle Carbullido
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/15/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/15/2021
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845976
VISIT DATE: 09/15/2021
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- AB 290 – Child Nutrition, effective January 1, 2016 - In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 - each child care center shall have at least one person employed who was completed one hour of childhood nutrition training as part of the preventive health practices course or courses.
v- SB792 – Immunization requirements for staff, volunteers, effective September 1, 2016 – In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.7995(a)(1) - Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. If employees/volunteers are receiving the influenza vaccination they must do so between August 1 and December 1 of each year.
v- AB2231 (2016) – Increased Civil Penalties, effective July 1, 2017 – For failing to correct a violation the civil penalty is increased to $100 per day for EACH violation until corrected; For failing to correct a repeated violation the civil penalty is increased to $250 immediately assessed , and $100 per day afterwards for EACH repeated violation until corrected; For an Immediate Risk violation the civil penalty is increased to $500 immediately assess, and $100 per day for EACH violation after that until corrected; For any repeated Immediate Risk violations the civil penalty is increased to $1,000 immediately assess, and $100 per day afterwards for EACH repeated violation until corrected.
vNOTE: Repeat violations are defined as a violation of a previously cited statutory or regulatory Section and/or subsection within 12 months prior.
vEffective January 1, 2017 – Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more inches tall. For additional information regarding car seat laws see www.chp.ca.gov
vAB2370 – Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 - Requires 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giselle Carbullido
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/15/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/15/2021
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845976
VISIT DATE: 09/15/2021
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The Department must adopt regulations in consultation with the State Water Resources Control Board for the implementation of the requirements for the testing of drinking water for lead in Child Care Centers by January 1, 2021. The regulations shall include requirements to ensure the collection and submission of valid water samples.
vAB 605 – Child day care facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021 -It requires the California Department of Social Services, in consultation with stakeholders, to adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a Child Care Center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age children. It also requires, before January 1, 2024, that all Child Care Centers transition to one-center license.

vAB 2960 – 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. Access to forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center are online at www.ccld.ca.gov.

v Please subscribe at www.childcareadvocatesprogram to receive Department updates. They will be sent directly to your e-mail account once you have set up an account. This website can also be accessed through www.ccld.ca.gov


vThe Duty Officer is available to answer questions Mon.– Fri. at 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766).
An exit interview was conducted and during the interview, the licensee, Jeevaka Somaratne confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.

The following items need to be completed/corrected prior to a license being issued:
None at this time.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giselle Carbullido
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/15/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/15/2021
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845976
VISIT DATE: 09/15/2021
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Once all corrections have been made, with proof sent to licensing, and the fire clearance has been obtained, the application will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 45. As agreed, upon by the applicant, all corrections are due within 30 days. If not received within 30 days from the date of this report, the application will be denied. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the applicant on this date.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giselle Carbullido
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/15/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/15/2021
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