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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364804253
Report Date: 02/19/2025
Date Signed: 02/19/2025 04:35:58 PM

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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:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
364804253
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GARNATZ, KRISTENFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1730 E. WASHINGTON STREETTELEPHONE:
(909) 824-1004
CITY:COLTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92324
CAPACITY: 28TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 21DATE:
02/19/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
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MET WITH:Kristen GarnatzTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs), Eric Ramos and Perla Ordones conducted a required/annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination center, and the other licensed programs are: School-Age and Preschool which were also inspected on this date. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted:

· The following items were posted and 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 with the limits as stated on the license.
· Ratios are being met during this inspection.
· Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and are free of hazards.
· There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director Kristen Garnatz.
· There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar products must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
· Drinking water is provided in the indoor/outdoor activity space by water fountain and water pitchers are available with disposable cups.
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to children.
· Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous.
· Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children.
· All floors were observed to be clean and safe.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Eric Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/19/2025
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
, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 364804253

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/19/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101416.2(b)
Infant Care Teacher Qualifications and Duties
(b) Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, and three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants, at an accredited or approved college or university.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed that of the 6 staff present in the two infant classrooms, only 1 staff was determined to be a qualified teacher, while the other staff have certificates on file whose accreditation could not be validated at this time which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/12/2025
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 Licensee agrees to provide proof of teacher qualifications or agrees to submit a written plan of action as to how compliance will be maintained with the cited regulation. Licensee agrees to send proof of the Plan of Correction (POC) to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the POC dude date of 03/12/2025.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101429(a)(2)(C)(4)
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants
(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: (4) Initials of person who conducted each check

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPAs observed 15 minute sleep checks were incomplete and did not have initials of person who conducted the sleep checks which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/12/2025
Plan of Correction
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Licensee agrees to complete 15 minute sleeps checks with initials of person who conducted the check. Licensee agrees to send proof of the Plan of Correction (POC) to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the POC dude date of 03/12/2025.
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:Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Eric Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/19/2025


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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 364804253
VISIT DATE: 02/19/2025
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· Highchairs and tables have broad based legs and trays lock into place.
· Changing tables are within arm’s reach of a sink; padding is at least 1” thick with raised sides of at least 3” covered in washable vinyl or plastic. However, during facility tour, LPAs observed wear and tear on the infant changing table in the classroom.
· Hand washing is completed before and after each diaper change and before feeding an infant.
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition; there is at least 1 potty chair for every 5 potty-training infants.
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fencing and free of hazards.
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition.
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment have cushioned material that absorbs falls.
· Food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin.
· Menus shall be 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.
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination.
· All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair.
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements.
· Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill conducted on 01/01/25.

A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.
· The licensee/director is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days:
1. LIC 500 Personnel Report
2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan
3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule.
4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization.
5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility.
· Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection.
· A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 04/2025.
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 04/2025.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Eric Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2025
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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 364804253
VISIT DATE: 02/19/2025
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· Director completed Health and Safety training.
· All staff present do not meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. During record review, LPAs observed that S1, S2, S3, S5 and S6 did not have accredited and/or approved qualifications.
· A review of staff records on 02/19/2025 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

The following items were discussed with the Licensee/Director during inspection:

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 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)/ (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 was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov


The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Eric Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2025
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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 364804253
VISIT DATE: 02/19/2025
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource.

LPA also informed licensee 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.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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.



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 platform. 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.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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.

***To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov.

***The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:
1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Eric Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2025
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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 364804253
VISIT DATE: 02/19/2025
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See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with Director Kristen Garnatz.



***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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Eric Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2025
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