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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334846060
Report Date: 10/31/2023
Date Signed: 10/31/2023 02:01:45 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/31/2023 02:01 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:	MESA GRANDE ACADEMY CHILDREN'S CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	334846060
ADMINISTRATOR:	WOODCOCK, KENDRA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	940 2ND STREET		TELEPHONE:	(951) 795-0643
CITY:	CALIMESA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92320
CAPACITY: 50	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 50	CENSUS: 14	DATE:	10/31/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:10 AM
MET WITH:	Director Gloria Luna		TIME COMPLETED:	02:15 PM

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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 the date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perla Ordones conducted a required/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: 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 · The facility is operating with the limits as stated on the license. · Ratios are being met during this inspection.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/31/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/31/2023

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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MESA GRANDE ACADEMY CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 334846060
	VISIT DATE: 10/31/2023

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· 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 Director Gloria Luna.
· 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.
· 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 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 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.
· Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and outdoors. Drinking water is provided indoors by water bottles, disposable cups, and water gallons. Drinking water is provided outdoors by outdoor drinking fountains.
· 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 under high climbing equipment.
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. Electronic sign in and sign out methods are used by the facility.
· A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 08/2025.
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 08/2025.
· Director completed Health and Safety Training.
· A review of children’s records was conducted, and records were found to be complete during this inspection.
· A review of staff records indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/31/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/31/2023

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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MESA GRANDE ACADEMY CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 334846060
	VISIT DATE: 10/31/2023

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· Disaster drills to be conducted every six months – last drill conducted on 09/29/2023.

· The Director 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 10/31/2023 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. 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.

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-andresources/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.

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/.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/31/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/31/2023

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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MESA GRANDE ACADEMY CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 334846060
	VISIT DATE: 10/31/2023

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Director 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.

Director 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.

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

There were no deficiencies cited at this time.

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 Director Gloria Luna.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/31/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/31/2023

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