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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334804441
Report Date: 01/24/2024
Date Signed: 01/24/2024 02:57:52 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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
334804441
ADMINISTRATOR:FLORES, BLANCAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:24369 SKYVIEW RIDGE DRIVETELEPHONE:
(951) 696-0825
CITY:MURRIETASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92562
CAPACITY: 84TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 84CENSUS: 102DATE:
01/24/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:45 AM
MET WITH:Blanca FloresTIME COMPLETED:
03:15 PM
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On January 24 at 09:05 AM Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPAs), Courtnee Peebles and William Chancellor conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination childcare center and the other licensed programs are: Infant and School Age programs which was inspected on this date. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted:

· The following items were posted and 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
· The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license.
· Ratios are being met during this inspection with a total of four classrooms, 102 students and twelve staff
· 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 Blanca Flores
· 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.
· Drinking water is provided in the indoor activity space with public filtered water - and in the outdoor activity space by public filtered water
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to children, however During the facility tour and record review C1 had albuterol stored at the facility, however it was not in its original packaging and prescription. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. A citation will be issued.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Courtnee Peebles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/24/2024
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
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334804441

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/24/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101239(n)
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, LPA's observed a broken bicycle and broken kitchen that obtained sharp edges. Director removed all broken items while LPA's were present which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/26/2024
Plan of Correction
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Director has removed all broken items from the outdoor area making them inaccessible to children in care. Director will host a meeting informing staff when toys are broken they become a danger and to ensure they are to be disposed of. Proof will be provide to LPA
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101226(e)(1)(B)
Health-Related Services
(e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (1) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be centrally stored in accordance with the requirements specified below: (B) Each container shall have an unaltered label.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, C1 is prescribed albuterol that was not in its original packaging and prescription which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/26/2024
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Director stated she will obtain a new albuterol for C1 and maintain it in its original packaging. Proof will be provided to LPA via email by 02/24/2024.
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:Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Courtnee Peebles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/24/2024


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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
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334804441

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/24/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(18)
Food Service
(18) All kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, LPA's observed hard food and other items stuck at the bottom of the inside of the refrigerator which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/26/2024
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Director will create a plan to ensure the fridge is regularly cleaned, Director will have bottom of the refrigerator cleaned and proof will be provided to LPA peebles via email by 02/26/2024.
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POC Due Date:
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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:Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Courtnee Peebles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/24/2024


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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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334804441

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/24/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(d)(2)
(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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA's observed two empty rectangular planters that were occupied by sitting water. Director quickly emptied both containers which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/26/2024
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Director empited both planters making them empty with no sitting water. Director will provide training to staff so they are aware there shall be no sitting water and a sign in sheet will be provided to LPA.
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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:Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Courtnee Peebles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/24/2024


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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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334804441
VISIT DATE: 01/24/2024
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·Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous
· Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children
· All floors were observed to be clean and safe
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment is not good condition. During the facility tour the playground had broken toys with visible sharp edges. Director Flores removed a broken bicycle and kitchen removing all hazards from the playground. This posed a potential health and safety risk to children in care. A citation will be issued. During the facility tour LPAs observed two empty rectangular planters outside that had sitting water accessible to children in care. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. A citation will be issued.
· Food preparation area is not clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin. During the facility tour LPA observed a refrigerator with food and other items stuck to the bottom of the inside of the refrigerator. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. A citation will be issued.
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination
· All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements
· Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill conducted on 12/12/2023

A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.
Staffs records were found to be complete.
Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection.
· Staff records review indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.
· A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 08/15/2025
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 08/15/2025
· Director completed Health and Safety Training
· A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Courtnee Peebles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/24/2024
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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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334804441
VISIT DATE: 01/24/2024
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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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.htmThe following items were discussed with the Licensee/Director during inspection:

· 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.


· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall
· The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov
· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with assistant 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 assistant 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.

Assistant 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Courtnee Peebles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/24/2024
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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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334804441
VISIT DATE: 01/24/2024
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On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.

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

The assistant director was asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days:
1. LIC 500 Personnel Report
2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan
3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old)
4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old)
5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made& current designation is on file)

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies

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.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the assistant director Blanca Flores. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Courtnee Peebles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/24/2024
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