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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334805786
Report Date: 10/23/2023
Date Signed: 10/23/2023 06:23:28 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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	334805786
ADMINISTRATOR:	DIANA RAMIREZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	7920 LIMONITE AVENUE, SUITE G		TELEPHONE:	(951) 681-1440
CITY:	RIVERSIDE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92509
CAPACITY:	72	CENSUS: 50	DATE:	10/23/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:20 AM
MET WITH:	Diana Ramirez, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	03:10 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 10/13/2023 at 9:20 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer, arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection for the Preschool Program. LPA was granted entry by Director Diana Ramirez, LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday- Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, In the Discovery Room and Preschool Room. A waiver is on file for shared outdoor play area with the school age program on a rotating schedule, which requires an update. A 2^nd waiver is required for the commingling during the 1^st and last hour of operation with the school age program. The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domains: Food Service; Reporting Requirements Physical Plant; Care and Supervision; Children Records; Staff Records; Staffing Ratio and Capacity and Personal Rights. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains, except as noted on the LIC809D. The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days on or before 11/23/2023: 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report, update requested. 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan, update requested. 3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made), update requested. 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility 6. Waiver request to Share the Outdoor Playground with School Age Children 7. Waiver request to commingle during the 1st and last hour of operation with the School Age Children

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2023

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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 334805786
	VISIT DATE: 10/23/2023

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The following items have been posted and are 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 NOT operating within the terms of the license. By the licensee's own admission, the licensee was commingling an infant child 7 days prior to their 2nd birthday, as a way of transitioning the child and without a request submitted to Community Care Licensing for an exception, a waiver or notification of a new plan of operation.
· Ratios were met and appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection. LPA took a census of 34 children in care of 8 staff, however the census included 1 child transitioning from the infant program under 2 years old.
· Classrooms are clean, free of hazards and equipped with age-appropriate furniture are in good condition.
· No weapons stored at the facility on 10/23/2023.
· There are no accessible bodies of water present on 10/23/2023. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to children in the facility kitchen. The kitchen door has a key lock on doorknob to gain access. Inside the kitchen is a medicine cabinet which is locked and mounted high on the wall. No incidental medical services are being provided to preschool children on 10/23/2023.
· Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaners and other items that are dangerous. Poisons and toxins are locked in the facility storage room.
· All floors are clean and safe.
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition, with the exception of one child sized sink which was not operable. During the inspection, LPA S. Brewer observed one child sized sink located next to the 3 toilets in the preschool restroom was observed to broken and not operating. The preschool room has 3 alternative sinks available for handwashing.
· Outdoor activity areas/playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition. However, during the inspection of the outdoor activity area LPA S. Brewer, observed the black top to have large cracks in the surface caused by the growth of a roots from a large shade tree, which are a potential hazard. The facility has a waiver on file to share the playgrounds, which will need to be updated with a new name.
· Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin.
· Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2023

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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 334805786
	VISIT DATE: 10/23/2023

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· Food is not stored appropriately and protected from contamination. LPA observed an open bag of cheerios in a storage bin, that was not properly stored. LPA observed a bowl of frozen chicken tenders in a large freezer, which had saran wrap however the wrap was loose and openly exposed the frozen food items making it uncovered.
· Storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins-have tight-fitting covers in good repair.
· Menus are 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.
· Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by tap water, igloo jugs, sippy cups, water fountains and disposable cups.
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. LPA observed the blacktop surface to be raised and cracked by the growth of large tree roots, which is a potential tripping hazard. In addition, although the artificial rubber turf installed was observed to have some padding underneath that provided a bounce, however, the material was hard as a rock and rough to the touch due to the wear and tear.
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements.
· A Staff member is NOT present with proof of current Pediatric CPR/First Aid training. The director and assistant director CPR/1^ST Aid Training expired.
· Opening and closing staff members participated in online only CPR/First Aid training, which are not EMSA approved. In addition, the 3 staff members assigned to transport children to and from school did not have proof of the CPR/1^ST Aid training.
· Director completed Health and Safety Training on 04/27/2023.
· Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are NOT complete. The facility failed to have an employee present with proof of current and/or valid CPR/1^st Aid training, to include the 3 employees assigned to transport daycare children to and from the facility, 1 employee is missing, proof of Measles and Pertussis, 2 employees were missing proof of the California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training.
· A review of staff records on 10/18/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
· Staff have received on the job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions
· Licensee was informed the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2023

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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 334805786
	VISIT DATE: 10/23/2023

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· Children files were reviewed and are complete on 10/23/2023.
· Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 09/15/2023.
· Documentation of Lead Test: Completed on 11/23/2022, with no Action Lead Exceedances.
· AB2370 – Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 – The bill requires that all Child Care Centers, operating in a building constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have their drinking water tested for excessive lead levels, on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023. Child Care Centers must thereafter test their drinking water every five years after the date of the initial test.

Licensee provided the Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov

· AB605 – Child day care facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021

· AB2960 – Child care and development services, online portal – Effective June 20, 2022 - This bill requires the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), within the California Department of Education (CDE), to develop and post on CDE's website a comprehensive child care and development services online portal for families and providers by June 30, 2022.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records however there were no preschool children receiving IMS services at this time. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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 For CCCs: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed.

Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2023

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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 334805786
	VISIT DATE: 10/23/2023

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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.

Deficiencies were cited for a Type B, 4 violations this visit.

Civil Penalties were not cited this visit.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Director Diana Ramirez.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2023

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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 334805786
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/23/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238.2(e)

Outdoor Activity Space

(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the LPA observed the blacktop surface to be raised and cracked by the growth of large tree roots, which is a potential tripping hazard. In addition, although the artificial rubber turf installed was observed to have some padding underneath that provided a bounce, the material was hard as a rock and rough to the touch due to the wear and tear, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/23/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The licensee agrees to submit proof of a plan and work order to address the cracked black top, and submit to the department on or before 11/23/2023, by fax, mail or e-mail.

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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 staff member's present did not have proof of their mandated reporter training part 2 AB1207 Child Care Specific certificates, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights
	POC Due Date: 11/23/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The licensee agrees to submit proof of 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. Proof of the AB1207 training certificates can be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to the department on or before 11/23/2023.

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: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2023

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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 334805786
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/23/2023

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:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 staff file did not have proof of the measles and pertussis vaccinations on file, nor did the staff have a medical exemption on file from a certified physician, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/23/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The licensee agrees to provide proof of a subject staff's immunization records to verify the staff is immunized agains pertussis, and measles or that the subject staff has a verifiable medical exemption issued by a certified physician. Proof of documentation can be submitted to the department on or before 11/23/2023.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101216(f)

Personnel Requirements

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply in the licensee failed to ensure that an opening and closing staff member participated in an EMSA approved CPR/1st Aid training for duties assigned to include the transportation of children to and from the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/23/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The licensee agrees to ensure at least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866, shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities and submit proof of registration for staff enrolled in an EMSA approved training program for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. The licensee also agrees to submit proof of completion to the department on or before 11/23/2023.

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: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2023

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