334846688-12-12-2024-09-CC-DBRL-DBW5F5-20241212185434

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334846688
Report Date: 12/12/2024
Date Signed: 12/12/2024 06:54:48 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/12/2024 06:54 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:	IT'S A LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILDCARE CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	334846688
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	TORRES, ROSEMARY		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	3692 CHIA ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(909) 653-5050
CITY:	PALM SPRINGS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92262
CAPACITY: 90	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 90	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	12/12/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:40 AM
MET WITH:	Soledad "Patricia" Ramos Dorado Applicant and Rosemary Torres Site Director		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	07:00 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's (LPA's), Diana Brasel and Griselda Castellon conducted an announced Change of Ownership visit. Upon arrival, LPA's met with Applicant Soledad Patricia Ramos Dorado. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 24 infants ages 6 weeks - 24 months in rooms #5 and #6, 52 preschool children ages 2 -5 years of age in room #2, #3, #4, and #7, 14 school age children ages 6 - 12 years of age in room #1. 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 Soledad Patricia Ramos Dorado 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, Rosemary Torres Site Director stated that they will be in the directors office, if refrigeration is needed it will be stored in the small refrigerator in the directors office. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in each programs area. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector located in each classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the lobby area lobby. Children will be signed in and out at in the lobby. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured for infants 1021.22, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 24 children, preschool 3276.09, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 52 children, school-age 1054.85, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 14 children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via children's own water bottles, facility will have filtered water to refill as needed and disposable cups if children they need. The facility also has drinking water fountains. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 12/09/2024.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2024

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: IT'S A LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILDCARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 334846688
	VISIT DATE: 12/12/2024

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LPA observed a total of (2) sinks and (2) toilets for infant, (8) sinks (8) toilets for preschool, (2) sinks and (2) toilets for school age, available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 24 infants, 52 preschool children and 14 school age 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.

Facility will provide am and pm snacks. Children bring their own lunch. The kitchen area currently includes 2 refrigerators, 2 freezers, two microwaves and one range stove top and a washer and dryer. 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 cabinet.

The facility currently has a fully fenced 3 playground areas. Fencing is block wall, chain link and wrought iron, it is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for infants is 1430.00, which is not sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. (A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to limited square footage shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure). The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the preschool is 4121.03, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for school-age is 1709.39, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children, which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by artificial turf. Drinking water is available via drinking fountains, children's water bottles, and an igloo with filtered and disposable cups. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children.

High chairs and feeding tables have broad-based legs, plastic seats are in good repair and trays lock onto chairs. High chairs are made of washable, moisture-resistant material. Changing tables have at least 1” padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable material. Sides of the changing table are at least 3” high and the changing table is within arm’s reach of a sink. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Cribs meet regulatory requirements. Crib area is separated from activity space via wall with plexiglass. This barrier is at least four feet high, made of sound absorbing material and allows for supervision of napping children. Sleep logs are kept in infant area. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in infant area.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2024

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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: IT'S A LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILDCARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 334846688
	VISIT DATE: 12/12/2024

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There is at least one potty chair or toilet for every five infants. LPA observed a total of 2 sinks available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 24 children.
Applicant Soledad Patricia Ramos Dorado 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).

Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers:
Applicant 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.

APPLICANT WILL WAIT UNTIL FACILITY OPENS TO DETERMINE IMS NEEDS:

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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”

Review of records to be maintained - Child Care Centers:

LPA reviewed with applicant the 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: 12/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2024

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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: IT'S A LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILDCARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 334846688
	VISIT DATE: 12/12/2024

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Safe Sleep (for infant centers)– Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes:
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 applicant 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.

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

Soledad Patricia Ramos Dorado 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.

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.

The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:
School-Age:
1. Proof that a gate has been installed to separate the component from the lobby area, shall be
submitted.
2. Proof that the two restroom bathroom stall separation panels have been repaired or replaced, shall
be submitted.
3. Proof that the stall door with the exposed compressed wood has been repaired or replaced, shall be
submitted.
4. Proof that all holes in the walls have been repaired, shall be submitted.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2024

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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: IT'S A LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILDCARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 334846688
	VISIT DATE: 12/12/2024

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Preschool:
1. Proof that a gate has been installed to separate the component from the lobby area, shall be
submitted.

Preschool playground:
1. Proof that all chipped and exposed wood has been repaired on the outdoor shed to include the roof
of the shed, shall be submitted.

Infant Playground:
1. Proof that the space/gap at the bottom of the wrought iron fence along the infant playground facing
the parking lot which measured in areas 8 inches shall have the gap made smaller to ensure a
child's head can not fit in the space, shall be submitted.

The facility will put into place a temporary barrier to make the previous preschool only playground into a preschool playground and a school-age playground. LPA's took measurements of the two separate areas which are documented on this report. Once the permanent fence is in place the facility will submit pictures to LPA Brasel.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Soledad Patricia Ramos Dorado.

Applicant Patricia Ramos Dorado understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2024

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