304270954-11-3-2023-06-CC-AFCN-CX8QSL-20231103122544

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304270954
Report Date: 11/03/2023
Date Signed: 11/03/2023 12:25:51 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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	304270954
ADMINISTRATOR:	STEPHENS, TARYN		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	17331 LOS ANGELES STREET		TELEPHONE:	(714) 524-5437
CITY:	YORBA LINDA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92886
CAPACITY: 38	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 38	CENSUS: 15	DATE:	11/03/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:35 AM
MET WITH:	Director Taryn Stephens		TIME COMPLETED:	11:40 AM

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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 11/03/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Anna Chan conducted an unannounced onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual Random Visit. LPA met with Director Taryn Stephens. LPA and Director toured the facility inside and outside and the floor and yard plan were verified. Census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 15 infants and 5 staff (Room 1 has 7 infants and 2 staff, Room 2 has 4 infants and 2 staff, Room 3 has 4 infants and 1 staff). During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility hours are 6:30a.m.- 6:00p.m., Monday through Friday. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Age-appropriate materials are provided. Food and formulas are brought from home. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. Sippy cups are also brought by children from home with the child’s name on it. Water is provided by purified bottled water. Smaller infants aged 12 months and below nap on cribs and bigger infants aged 12 months to 2 years nap on cot/mats, and bedding is stored individually. Beddings are brought home by children weekly for washing. The facility conducted an emergency drill on October 28, 2023. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. Facility met all posting requirement. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility. Page 1 of 4

SUPERVISORS NAME: Judy Hanson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/03/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Anna Francesca Chan On 11/03/2023 at 11:49 AM

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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
, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 304270954
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/03/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101429(a)(2)(B)

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants

(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview,record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 of 5 infants does not have 15-minute safe sleep log, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/04/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director stated the staff will start documenting 15-minutes sleep and document sleep. And to check for labored breathing. Director will provide a copy of the 15-minute sleep log to LPA via email by due date 12/4/23

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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:

Judy Hanson

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Anna Francesca Chan

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/03/2023

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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 304270954
	VISIT DATE: 11/03/2023

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The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material used is grass and appeared to be enough to absorb falls. There is age-appropriate equipment in the play yard such as small slide and other climbing equipment. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by sippy cups with the child’s name on it. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The facility grounds were safe, sanitary and in good repair.

6 Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date. Health screening and immunization as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1596.7995 (a)(1) 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.
Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for the facility were reviewed and within compliance.

Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporter training, and to renew the training every two years. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 11/2025.

5 Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete, and current record for each child. Infant files do have LIC9227 or Individual Infant Sleeping Plan for infants 12 months and below. 5 of 5 infants are missing 15-minute infant safe sleep log. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance.

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.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Judy Hanson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/03/2023

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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 304270954
	VISIT DATE: 11/03/2023

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Currently, there are no medications in the facility. 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

Transfer Request (LIC9182). The Director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov and may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or at www.ccld.ca.gov
LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

A copy of the 2016 “A Child Care Providers Guild to Safe Sleep” was provided to the Director
English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf
AAP: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx
NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative
Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials
· Always place infants on their backs for sleeping
· Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress
· Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib
· Keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard
· Pacifiers may be used as long as they do not have items attached to them
· Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping
· The temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a t-shirt and not be too hot or too cold

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Judy Hanson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/03/2023

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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 304270954
	VISIT DATE: 11/03/2023

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Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 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.

Based on LPAs observations, record reviews and interviews, the following Type B violations were observed are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12. Section 101429(a)(2)(B) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants.

An Inspection and exit interview were completed with Director Taryn Stephens. The report was reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days.

The facility representative was informed that the “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted for 30 consecutive days. The “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Judy Hanson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/03/2023

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