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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376300213
Report Date: 12/03/2024
Date Signed: 12/03/2024 12:39:41 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/03/2024 12:39 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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	BUDS AND BLOSSOMS PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	376300213
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	LAURA HUMBLE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2809 S MISSION RD		TELEPHONE:	(760) 645-3044
CITY:	FALLBROOK	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92028
CAPACITY: 57	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 57	CENSUS: 33	DATE:	12/03/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:11 AM
MET WITH:	Nikki Boles		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:00 PM

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On 12/03/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Kelli Waters arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination childcare center, and the other licensed programs is an infant program which was not inspected on this date. LPA met Center Director Nikki Boles and a tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted:

Facility Review:
An inspection of the facility was conducted as part of this evaluation.

• 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 within the limits as stated on the license.

• Ratios are being met during this inspection. (33 children, 5 staff present)

• Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards

• There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2024

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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: BUDS AND BLOSSOMS PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376300213
	VISIT DATE: 12/03/2024

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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.

• Drinking water is provided in the indoor and outdoor activity space by filtered waters and disposable cups

• No Medications were currently on site; a designated locked medication box is in lobby area 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 safe and clean.

• 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, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin

• 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

Record Review:
A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.

• Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection.

• Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements

• Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill was conducted on 06/20/24

• Staff record review indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2024

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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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: BUDS AND BLOSSOMS PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376300213
	VISIT DATE: 12/03/2024

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•A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 08/26.

• Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 08/26

• Director completed Health and Safety Training

• A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

***Director 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, 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.

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 to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2024

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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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: BUDS AND BLOSSOMS PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376300213
	VISIT DATE: 12/03/2024

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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send them email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.

The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200

The licensee/director was 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 (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old)
4 LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old)
5 LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made& current designation is on file)

There are no deficiencies being cited at this time.

During the exit interview, the Director Nikki Boles, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the facility representative. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2024

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