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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334846558
Report Date: 09/19/2024
Date Signed: 09/19/2024 02:32:44 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/19/2024 02:32 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:	WE KARE DAYCARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	334846558
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	CELESTE ETHERIDGE		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	4174 MOBLEY AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(951) 685-5800
CITY:	RIVERSIDE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92505
CAPACITY: 45	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 45	CENSUS: 11	DATE:	09/19/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:10 AM
MET WITH:	Celeste Etheridge Applicant Owner/Director		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:50 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 the above noted date and time, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Diana Brasel conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a change of ownership. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant/Owner Celeste Etheridge. Applicant originally requested a capacity of 45, after today's measuring of the indoor space, the applicant will submit an updated LIC 200A requesting a capacity of 50 children age 2 through 5 years of age in rooms 1, 2, 3, and 5. Room #4 on facility sketch is the office. Hours of operation will be Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 6:00 pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Celeste Etheridge that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Celeste Etheridge stated that they will be stored in the kitchen/staff lounge. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in the office. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in each classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted in room 5 next to front door. Children will be signed in and out in their assigned classroom. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 1763.86, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 50 children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via bottle water and disposable cups. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance is pending updated granted date as of today. (see correction needed)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/19/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2024

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: WE KARE DAYCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334846558
	VISIT DATE: 09/19/2024

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LPA observed a total of 4 sinks and 4 toilets available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 50 children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the office Room #4.

Facility will provide breakfast, lunch and pm snack. The kitchen area currently includes a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and a convection oven will be installed upon ownership change/licensure per applicant/owner. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via a locked door.

The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is chain link and wrought iron. All areas of the fencing is at least four feet high except the front of the playground facing the parking lot, which is all under 4 feet tall. (see correction needed) The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 5156.75, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via trees and the building structure over hang. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a small climbing structure with slide that is age appropriate for preschool children and is properly anchored. There is rubber mulch on the playground. Rubber mulch needs to be added to the playground. Drinking water is available via an igloo with bottled water and disposable cups. LPA observed some potential hazardous items on the playground accessible to children. (see corrections needed) Applicant Celeste Etheridge was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP).

LPA reviewed with applicant he LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/19/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2024

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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: WE KARE DAYCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334846558
	VISIT DATE: 09/19/2024

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MyChildCarePlan.org--Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Home:

Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Applicant/Owner was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (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.

Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/19/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2024

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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: WE KARE DAYCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334846558
	VISIT DATE: 09/19/2024

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The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:

1. The outdoor playground wrought iron fencing facing the parking lot is not 4 feet tall and shall be
corrected to meet regulations of 4 feet tall. Proof of completion shall be submitted.
2. Proof that additional rubber mulch has been added to the outdoor playground shall be submitted.
3. Proof that the small climbing/slide structure stair rails and stairs have been repaired. The rails have
chipped paint and the stairs have 3 spots that the rubber non-slip covering has tears exposing metal
with rust.
4. Proof that the round climbing structure with chipped paint on the bars has has been repaired.
5. Proof that the large wooden playhouse that has chipped wood with peeling paint has been repaired.
6. LPA Brasel will obtain the STD 850 from the fire Marshall with the updated granted clearance date.

Applicant Owner/Director understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Celeste Etheridge Applicant Owner/Director.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/19/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2024

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