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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701481
Report Date: 09/27/2024
Date Signed: 09/27/2024 01:46:21 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE PIONEERS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
376701481
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		AMANDA HEUSLEINFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2225 WEST VICTORIA DRIVETELEPHONE:
(619) 445-2072
CITY:ALPINESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91901
CAPACITY: 29TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 29CENSUS: 31DATE:
09/27/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:36 AM
MET WITH:Jennifer MauzeyTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On 09/27/2024 at 11:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dana Stevens, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with facility owner, Jennifer Mauzey. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. The facility provides  care for children ages 2-5 in 3 classrooms. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.

At the time of this inspection the following ratios were observed:
PK Room 1 - 11 children were present with 2 staff
Room 3- 5 children present with 1 staff
Room 4 - not in use this day due to low attendance.

There were no bodies of water observed within the premises. Director stated there are no firearms/weapons on the grounds. Furniture and playground equipment are kept in good condition. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets requirements. All toilets and hand washing facilities are safe and working in sanitary conditions. Drinking water is available via water pitchers both indoors and out. Children use individual, re-usable water bottles. Facility does not provide meals, all children bring lunch from home. Facility does have a kitchen and provides children with snacks twice a day . Facility's kitchen and food storage areas are clean and sanitary.  All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards.  All storage containers for solid waste have a tight-fitting covers that are kept on and in good repair. The child care center is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Roster and children files were reviewed and found complete. Staff files were reviewed and found to be incomplete.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dana Stevens
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/27/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Dana Stevens On 09/27/2024 at 01:31 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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE PIONEERS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701481

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/27/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

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 by not having completed health screenings for two teachers, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/25/2024
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Facility owner will provide copies of completed health screenings for the two teachers identified as missing health screenings within 30 days.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having proof of immunization for one teacher, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/25/2024
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Facility owner will provide copies of proof of immunization for the teacher within 30 days.
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:Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Dana Stevens
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/27/2024


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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE PIONEERS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701481
VISIT DATE: 09/27/2024
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Facility owner 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.

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

Facility owner 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.

California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 3), are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility owner Jennifer Mauzey. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dana Stevens
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/27/2024
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