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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 370805497
Report Date: 01/26/2022
Date Signed: 01/26/2022 05:28:01 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/26/2022 05:28 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADOFACILITY NUMBER:
370805497
ADMINISTRATOR:KENDRA DEDMONFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3655 VIA MERCADOTELEPHONE:
(619) 670-9388
CITY:LA MESASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91941
CAPACITY: 63TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 63CENSUS: 31DATE:
01/26/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Kendra Dedmon, Facility DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
05:30 PM
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On January 26, 2022 at 2:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marie Hernandez, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with the facility director, Kendra Dedmon. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. This is a full day program which operates year around. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There are currently three classrooms in operation. The following ratios were observed in the Prek Classroom, there were nine children with one teacher, in the Preschool Classroom, there were ten children with one teacher and in the Two Year Old Classroom, there were twelve children with two teachers, ages 2 through 5 years old.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area.

The furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All toilets and hand-washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents during the inspection today. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marie Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/26/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/26/2022
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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO
FACILITY NUMBER: 370805497
VISIT DATE: 01/26/2022
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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 clearances or exemptions. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. The required documents are posted. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted on 12/16/2021. The Covid-19 documents are posted and the staff and children were wearing their facial coverings and social distancing during the inspection. The facility has a posted sign that states "Masks are required at this facility."

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). However, the facility currently does not have any children with IMS. IMS was discussed Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

The Director is advised to regularly visit the Community Care Licensing WEBSITE:www.cdss.ca.gov for quarterly updates and updated regulation information. Community Care Licensing Duty Line: (619) 767-2248, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Southern California Child Care Advocate information was provided, and the Applicant was encouraged to subscribe through the CCLD website in order to be placed on an email list for updated regulation information. The Advocate information was provided: (714) 703-2800 or childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov.

An exit interview was conducted and LPA Marie Hernandez explained the inspection report with the Facility Representative, Marcela Zavala. The Representative was provided the facility evaluation report, appeals rights and the notice of site visit. The Representative was advised that the notice of site visit must be posted in a prominent place for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marie Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2022
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