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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376300363
Report Date: 10/29/2024
Date Signed: 10/29/2024 01:37:23 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/29/2024 01:37 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:	LITTLE COUNTRY PRESCHOOL, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376300363
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	DALAL,RUTU		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1571 S HALE AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(760) 746-0881
CITY:	ESCONDIDO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92029
CAPACITY: 42	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 42	CENSUS:	DATE:	10/29/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:37 AM
MET WITH:	Kristine Stone		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:00 PM

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On 10/29/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Kelli Waters conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a preschool childcare center with a toddler component. LPA Waters met with Licensee Rutu Dalal and Center Director Kristine Stone. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted:

Facility Review:
• 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. Present were 29 preschool students with 4 staff. Currently no toddlers are enrolled.

• 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 Owner

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/29/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2024

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: LITTLE COUNTRY PRESCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376300363
	VISIT DATE: 10/29/2024

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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 water pitchers and water bottles brought from home

• Medications are stored where inaccessible to children. Emergency medication is stored in First Aid Backpacks hanging out of reach. Non-emergency medication is stored in locked box in kitchen area upper cabinet

• 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

• 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 10/09/24

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.

• 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: 10/29/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2024

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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: LITTLE COUNTRY PRESCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376300363
	VISIT DATE: 10/29/2024

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•A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 01/13/26.

• Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 01/13/26

• Director completed Health and Safety Training

LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.

• 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.

For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP.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, are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/29/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2024

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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: LITTLE COUNTRY PRESCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376300363
	VISIT DATE: 10/29/2024

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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)

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies

During the exit interview, Director Kristine Stone, 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: 10/29/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2024

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Created By: Kelli Waters On 10/29/2024 at 01:06 PM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE COUNTRY PRESCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376300363
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/29/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, 2 out 6 staff files reviewed did not have current mandated reporter training completed, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/12/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director will submit completed mandated reporter training for S3 & S5 to LPA by 11/12/24 via email

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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:

Carlos Martinez

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Kelli Waters

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2024

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