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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371575
Report Date: 08/15/2024
Date Signed: 08/15/2024 12:05:22 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 CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:JAMES A. WHITAKER PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
304371575
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
WILLIAMSON, STEPHANIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:8401 MONTANA AVENUETELEPHONE:
(714) 521-9770
CITY:BUENA PARKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90621
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 10DATE:
08/15/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Mary Beckelheimer (Program Director)TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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On 08/15/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Trinh conducted an on site inspection for the purpose of an Annual Inspection. LPA and the program Director Mary Beckelheimer toured the facility inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. Census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 10 school-age children and 2 staff in the classrooms. During the inspection, it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and in compliance of staff-to-child ratios. Facility hours are 7 am.- 6:00 pm., Monday through Friday, two half day sessions. (AM session: 7.45 to 10.45 am & PM session: 11.45 to 2:45 pm). The facility is located in Room K 1, in Building B on the premises of James A Whitaker Elementary school under Buena Park School District.

INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor areas and areas accessible to children at the time of the visit. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on May 20, 2024. The director stated that there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to clients in care. No poisons or other items that could pose a danger to children were observed during the inspection. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children served.

ON-SITE FOOD PREPARATION: The center provides Breakfast to children in AM session and Lunch is served to children attending PM session. Food is delivered by the District Nutrition services to the program on site. Drinking water is available to children in care. Drinking water is available to children indoors and children bring their own water bottles from home with child’s name on it and each classroom, and water fountain in each of the classroom. The LPA observed that the facility’s floors, equipment, furniture, and children’s bathrooms were clean, in good repair, and free of sharp edges. The facility meets all posting requirements.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vivian Trinh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/15/2024
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
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: JAMES A. WHITAKER PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371575
VISIT DATE: 08/15/2024
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OUTDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the outdoor areas. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height and is in good repair. At the time of inspection, the surface of the outdoor activity area was maintained and free of any observable hazards. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and other similar equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. The outdoor equipment and toys are in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors by sport bottle with children’s name, and water fountain. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The inspected outdoor facility grounds are safe, sanitary and in good repair. 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 rubber mats commercially produced for the purpose around the climbing equipment, swings, slides.

PERSONNEL RECORDS. Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 5 out of 5 staff files were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a child day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff members 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. Staff files were reviewed for compliance. At least one staff member present has current EMSA-approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid 3/29/26 certifications.

CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Children's records were reviewed for compliance present during the facility inspection on this date, 5 out of 5 children files were reviewed Each child has a separate, complete, and current record. Parents shall enter through the fenced gate adjoining the preschool yard, across the classroom. Staff member shall receive them at the entrance, a sign-in table has been set up outside the classroom and staff shall guide the children to the assigned classroom. Parents sign in electronically at the entrance and Manual sign in sheet is also present if needed. Sign in/out by learning Genie procedure was reviewed for compliance Transportation is not offered to children.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vivian Trinh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: JAMES A. WHITAKER PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371575
VISIT DATE: 08/15/2024
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and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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-carecenters/.

The Program Director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.cdss.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.cdss.ca.gov

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

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 facility representative 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 A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the facility representative.

LEAD TESTING: 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. The child care center is located in a building that was constructed in 2017. Program Director submitted LIC 9275 and LIC 9276. Water Board website shows no lead exceedance.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vivian Trinh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2024
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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
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: JAMES A. WHITAKER PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371575
VISIT DATE: 08/15/2024
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CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: The Program director understands 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 the initial presence in a licensed child care facility. Violation of this requirement will result in a citation of a deficiency and civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of five (5) days. Subsequent violations within a twelve (12) month period will result in a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of thirty (30) days in accordance with Section 1596.871 of the Health and Safety Code.

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit.

Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The Program 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the director.

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.

The End of The Report.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vivian Trinh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2024
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