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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371219
Report Date: 02/28/2025
Date Signed: 02/28/2025 03:00:08 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 MINDS LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
304371219
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BURGOS, ANGELICAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:8760 CERRITOS AVETELEPHONE:
(714) 699-1111
CITY:ANAHEIMSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92804
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 6DATE:
02/28/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Director, Amanda GonzalezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dianna Valdez Santana conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual Random inspection. Upon arrival LPA was met by Director, Amanda Gonzalez, who provided a tour the facility inside and outside. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. Census was taken inside the classroom. The overall census observed was 6 infant children with 2 Staff. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

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, LPA did not observe any items which could pose a danger to children (poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications or hazardous items). All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers that are kept on and are in good repair. Bottles and containers of food brought by the infant’s authorized representative are labeled with the infant’s name. Infant changing tables are placed within arm’s reach of a sink. The facility has age-appropriate furniture and equipment including, but no limited to, cribs, cots, or mats, changing table and feeding chairs. The facility has sufficient infant napping equipment that meets the requirements. A baby walker was not observed during today’s visit.

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 not well maintained and free of hazards. The outdoor flooring, artificial grass had missing pieces, exposing the black material, rocks and dirt causing the floor to be uneven, creating potential tripping hazards. Page 1 of 5
SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/28/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Dianna ValdezSantana On 02/28/2025 at 02:00 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
, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE MINDS LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371219

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/28/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(d)(2)
Outdoor Activity Space
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the outdoor flooring the in the infant playground was unsafe due to parts of the artificial grass was missing exposing the black material, rocks and dirt which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/31/2025
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Director stated she already had plans to fix the outdoor flooring. Director will email LPA the service order and send pictures of when it is complete. Staff stated they will be extra careful in the meantime when walking the children through that area.
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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:Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Dianna ValdezSantana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/28/2025


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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 MINDS LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371219
VISIT DATE: 02/28/2025
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The cushioning material rubber mats commercially produced for the purpose around the climbing equipment, slides and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water pitchers from a filtered water dispenser and children’s own water bottles with each 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 food is prepared at another campus and is delivered onsite, the facility provides breakfast lunch and snacks. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored. Menus were posted where they could be reviewed by parents. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors by water pitchers and the children have their individual drinking bottles with their name labeled on it. Water is provided from a filtered water dispenser from a water delivery service.

Children nap on mats or cribs, and bedding is stored individually and is taken home weekly to be washed by parents at end of week. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months on 10/17/2024. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. Facility met all posting requirements. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility.

Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection this date; 3 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunizations as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a childcare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for 3 staff were reviewed and within compliance.

Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years.3 out of 3 staff has current Mandated Reporter training certificates. Staff present inside infant program possess current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 8/2025.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/28/2025
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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 MINDS LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371219
VISIT DATE: 02/28/2025
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Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A random sample of 5 children’s files were reviewed for documentation of the child’s name, address, and telephone number of the child’s authorized representative and of relatives or others that can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary (LIC 700) and a medical assessment. LPA reviewed the napping log for infants up to 24 months and LIC 9227 (Individual Infant Safe Sleeping Plan) for infants up to 12 months. In the areas reviewed, the children’s files were found to be in full compliance. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance.

The Director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov director 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
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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

Information on the additional nutrition training, immunization requirements for children, and Health Schools Act (http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pestmgt/schoolipm.htm) were provided. The director was informed, and website given, about the California Child Care Disaster Plan has been posted to the UCSF California Childcare Health Program website: cchp.ucsf.edu/content/disaster-preparedness Also provided was information about the E-Learning Modules available at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Page 3 of 5
SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/28/2025
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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 MINDS LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371219
VISIT DATE: 02/28/2025
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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.

LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

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: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/28/2025
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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 MINDS LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371219
VISIT DATE: 02/28/2025
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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.

In the areas that were evaluated, One Type B CCR: 101238.2(d)(2) Outdoor Activity Space, deficiency was observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. See attached LIC809D

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Amanda Gonzalez. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Appeal Rights and deficiency were discussed. Director 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/28/2025
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