334846445-9-22-2023-09-CC-DBRL-CVWVSK-20230922164141

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334846445
Report Date: 09/22/2023
Date Signed: 09/22/2023 04:41:54 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/22/2023 04:41 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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	334846445
ADMINISTRATOR:	STARK,MICHELE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	44-175 WASHINGTON ST.		TELEPHONE:	(760) 200-2000
CITY:	INDIAN WELLS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92210
CAPACITY: 82	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS:	DATE:	09/22/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:50 AM
MET WITH:	Michele Stark		TIME COMPLETED:	05:00 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	Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Diana Brasel and Ana Noble conducted a pre-licensing inspection this date for a proposed combination facility with Infant with Toddler Option Program and Preschool. The days and hours of operation will be: Days Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Half Day and Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Full Day. LPA met with Michele Stark and Deborah Benevides who led a tour of the facility at 10:15 am. The facility was toured inside and out, and the following was observed: · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment · Water dispenser and disposable, supply drinking water in the indoor activity space · Playground is enclosed by a 4ft wrought iron fence. · Outdoor activity area is supplied with age and size appropriate equipment · There are no accessible bodies of water present. If wading pools or similar products are used, they must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · An adequate amount of cushioning material (artificial turf) is in place under play equipment. · Adequate shade is provided by canopies. · Drinking water is provided in the outdoor play area by igloos with children's water bottles. · Food preparation area is equipped with refrigerator, sink with hot and cold running water, storage area, utensils, and adequate amount of snack supplies. · The office area is located near the entrance. · The small office located behind the reception/directors office will serve as the isolation area for ill children temporarily until parents arrive. · There is a working telephone located in the facility.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2023

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

FACILITY NAME: SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 334846445
	VISIT DATE: 09/22/2023

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Medication will be stored at the reception/director area in a labeled locked cabinet which is inaccessible to children.
· Storage area for toxins and poisons is locked in cabinets/storage closets.
· Medication administration forms were reviewed.
· First Aid kit is complete with all required documents.
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements.
· Parent Board located main lobby located by the reception/director area.
· Carbon Monoxide Detector located in each classroom.

Measurements were taken and the following was determined:

Preschool Indoor Activity Areas-
LPA has determined that there is sufficient space to accommodate 82 children. Preschool 2-5 years in Rooms # 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 14. .

Bathroom Fixtures
6 toilets x 15 = 82 children (waiver for one toilet being submitted)
10 sinks x 15 = 82 children

A waiver to use one toilet in the church.

Outdoor Activity Area:
LPA has determined that there is sufficient space to accommodate 82 children.

Limiting factor for Preschool capacity is 82. The Fire Clearance granted on 08/30/2023.
Preschool capacity is limited to 82.

During the inspection, the following was reviewed with Facility Representative/Designee:
· Component II Orientation was completed.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2023

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

FACILITY NAME: SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 334846445
	VISIT DATE: 09/22/2023

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·The applicant was informed of their reporting requirements and provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov
· The importance of checking for recalled infant (children) devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant (children) devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

· Provider Information Notice (PIN) 22-20-CCP: Resources and Requirements on Lead Testing in Child Care

· LPA reviewed Incidental Medical Services (IMS). For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department if the facility will provide the services. 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

· 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.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

A review of staff records on 9/22/23 indicates that the applicant and/or designated individual who is required to have caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2023

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

FACILITY NAME: SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 334846445
	VISIT DATE: 09/22/2023

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The applicant 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 facility representative/designee 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 applicant 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.

LPA reviewed with Facility representative the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

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.

The following items need to be completed/corrected prior to a license being issued:

1. The play equipment shall be power washed.
2. Waiver approval for usage of toilet in the church.

Once all corrections have been made, with proof sent to licensing, the application will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 82 children a waiver approval. As agreed upon by facility representative, Michele Stark, all corrections are due within 30 days. If not received within 30 days from the date of this report, the application will be denied.

If all corrections are approved and facility licensed, you must have the drinking water outlets used for drinking and cooking tested for lead and post the results within 180 days of licensure.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Facility representative Michele Stark and Deborah Benavides.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2023

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