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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191598774
Report Date: 08/23/2023
Date Signed: 08/23/2023 03:30:28 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/23/2023 03:30 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	VALENCIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	191598774
ADMINISTRATOR:	GUTIERREZ, AMALIA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	9241 E COSGROVE ST. PRESCH. RM		TELEPHONE:	(562) 801-7676
CITY:	PICO RIVERA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90660
CAPACITY: 24	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 18	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	08/23/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:50 PM
MET WITH:	Lead Teacher Guadalupe Koehler		TIME COMPLETED:	03:45 PM

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At 1:50 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced required inspection. A COVID risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPA met with Lead Teacher, Guadalupe Koehler, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program licensed for 24 children which operates an am session and a pm session Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Per Lead Teacher there are 13 children enrolled in the am and 5 in the pm program.

All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Facility is located in a separate building located towards the cul de sac on the Valencia Academy of the Arts School Campus. The following staff was present during this inspection: Staff #1 and Staff #2 with 4 children. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license.

LPA observed the facility to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Classroom was inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free.

At this time, the classroom is used as an isolation area. Children use a tent located in a corner of the classroom. This tent has vinyl pillows to be easily washed. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/23/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: VALENCIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 191598774
	VISIT DATE: 08/23/2023

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The facility provides am snack and pm snack. Menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Per Lead Teacher meals are picked up daily from the cafeteria. Meals are stored in the refrigerator located in the workroom office. All food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately.

There is drinking water available in the classroom via water jug. Water jug and dixie cups are taken outside for children to drink. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children.

LPA observed that there was smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on site and were operable. Facility just returned from summer school and has not conducted a fire drill yet.

Since this is an AM/PM program napping is not offered.

Playground is shared with Tk and Kindergarten- schedule was posted. Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day.

There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. All staff have received an active criminal record clearance as a condition of their employment with the El Rancho Unified School District -------------------------------------------- pg. 2 of 3-------------------------

SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/23/2023

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: VALENCIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 191598774
	VISIT DATE: 08/23/2023

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Staff and Children files were reviewed on this date. All files were complete.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers. AB1207 certificate was on file for all staff present.

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/.

CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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 referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871,-------------------- pg.3 of 4 ------------------

SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/23/2023

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: VALENCIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 191598774
	VISIT DATE: 08/23/2023

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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.

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 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

At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility representative Guadalupe Koehler

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/23/2023

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