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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334802394
Report Date: 04/04/2024
Date Signed: 04/04/2024 02:46:13 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:STORYLAND PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
334802394
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SUSANA DAUTOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:11480 WEST DRIVETELEPHONE:
(760) 329-2954
CITY:DESERT HOT SPRINGSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92240
CAPACITY: 45TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 23CENSUS: 16DATE:
04/04/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Susana DautoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On the date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perla Ordones conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted:
This is a combination center and the other licensed program(s) is the school age program which was also inspected on this date.

A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.

The licensee/director is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days:
- LIC 500 Personnel Report
- LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan
- Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made)
- LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made)
- LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made)

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
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/04/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Perla Ordones On 04/04/2024 at 01:22 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
, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: STORYLAND PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 334802394

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/04/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)
Buildings and Grounds
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed a toilet in one of the preschool classrooms to be loose and not secured as it was able to be rocked when pushed and LPA also observed that the awning above the play structure had a broken pole hanging from above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/18/2024
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Licensee agrees to have both the toilet and awning above the play strcuture repaired and states the process to repair them has already begun. Licensee agrees to submit proof of the Plan of Correction (POC) to Community Care Licensing by the POC due date of 04/18/2024.
Type B
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Sign In and Sign Out
(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that sign in/out sheets did not all have full signatures from authorized representatives which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/18/2024
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Licensee agrees to create a new sign in/sign out sheet that meets regulation requirements and agrees to ensure authorized representatives are filling out the new sign in/sign out sheet. Licensee agrees to submit proof of the Plan of Correction (POC) to Community Care Licensing by the POC due date of 04/18/2024.
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
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/04/2024


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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
, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: STORYLAND PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 334802394

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/04/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.808
(a) Commencing January 1, 2012, except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), a licensed child day care facility shall comply with all of the following requirements for beverages served by the day care provider to children in the provider’s care:
(1) Whenever milk is served, serve only lowfat (1 percent) milk or nonfat milk to children two years of age or older.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed a opened gallon of 2% milk in the kitchen fridge and Licensee stated that the 2% milk was served to children due to being unable to find 1% milk at the store which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/18/2024
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Licensee agrees to write a written plan of action on how the facility plans to comply above listed regulation. Licensee
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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:Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/04/2024


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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: STORYLAND PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 334802394
VISIT DATE: 04/04/2024
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· The facility is operating with the limits as stated on the license.
· Ratios are being met during this inspection.
· Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards.
· There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Licensee Susana Dauto.
· There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
· Medications are not provided currently by the facility.
· Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous.
· Poisons and toxins are locked.
· All floors shall be clean and safe.
· Bathrooms were not observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition. During facility tour, LPA observed a toilet in one of the preschool classrooms to be loose and not secured as it was able to be rocked when pushed.
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and are not free of hazards. During facility tour, LPA observed that the awning above the play structure had a broken pole hanging from above. Play structure was cornered off by caution tape and Licensee stated that the children are not allowed near the structure until it has been repaired. Licensee also stated that when outside, staff will stand in a position that allows full view of children to prevent children from accessing the play structure. According to Licensee, the play structure is in the process of being repaired.
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age-and-size equipment in good condition.
· Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin.
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination.
· All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair.
· Menus shall be 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.
· During facility tour, LPA observed a opened gallon of 2% milk in the kitchen fridge. Licensee stated that the 2% milk was served to children due to being unable to find 1% milk at the store.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2024
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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: STORYLAND PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 334802394
VISIT DATE: 04/04/2024
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· Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and outdoors and provided by portable water jugs.
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. The facility utilizes: rubber turf.
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and does not meet regulation requirements. During record review, LPA observed that sign in/out sheets did not all have full signatures from authorized representatives.
· A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 04/2025.
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 04/2025.
· Director completed Health and Safety Training.
· A review of children’s records was conducted, and records were found to be complete during this inspection.
· Disaster drills to be conducted every six months – last drill conducted on 01/16/2024.
· A review of staff records indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.

· The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov

· A review of staff records on 04/04/2024 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov

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 verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2024
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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: STORYLAND PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 334802394
VISIT DATE: 04/04/2024
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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.

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/.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2024
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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: STORYLAND PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 334802394
VISIT DATE: 04/04/2024
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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov.

The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:
1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Susana Dauto.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2024
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