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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600656
Report Date: 03/03/2025
Date Signed: 03/03/2025 12:37:01 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/03/2025 12:37 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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	MAAC PROJECT - RINCON VALLEY EARLY HEAD START		FACILITY NUMBER:	376600656
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	VALERIE CABANA-HORNACEK		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	33509 VALLEY CENTER ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(760) 749-5190
CITY:	VALLEY CENTER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92082
CAPACITY: 25	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 25	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	03/03/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:21 AM
MET WITH:	Linda Thompson		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:15 PM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelli Waters conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination childcare center, and the other licensed programs is: preschool which was not inspected on this date. LPA met with Area Manger, Linda Thompson and Lead Teacher, Brenda Murdock. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted:

Facility Review:
• 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. Toddlers use Room 1 & Room 2, divided by a pony wall and walkway.

• Ratios are being met during this inspection 7 toddlers were present with 4 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 Facility Representative

• 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 and in the outdoor activity space by filtered water in pitchers with their own cups inside and disposable cups outside.

• Medications are stored where inaccessible to children and stored in an upper cabinet in a lock box

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/03/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2025

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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MAAC PROJECT - RINCON VALLEY EARLY HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 376600656
	VISIT DATE: 03/03/2025

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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 safe and clean.

• Changing tables are within arm’s reach of a sink; padding is at least 1” thick with raised sides of at least 3” covered in washable vinyl or plastic

• Hand washing is completed before and after each diaper change

• Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition; there is at least 1 toilet for every 5 potty-training infants

• Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition

• Food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin

• 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

Record Review:
A review of facility, staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.
• Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements

• Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill was conducted on 01/30/25

• Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection.

• Staff record review indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.

• All staff members present had current Pediatric CPR/First Aid on file

• Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 03/25 & 02/27

• 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: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/03/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2025

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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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MAAC PROJECT - RINCON VALLEY EARLY HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 376600656
	VISIT DATE: 03/03/2025

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Facility representative 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, 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.

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.

-LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 facility representative 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.

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 PIN 22-02-CCP.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/

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/03/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2025

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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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MAAC PROJECT - RINCON VALLEY EARLY HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 376600656
	VISIT DATE: 03/03/2025

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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 them 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.

The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200

The licensee/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)

There are no deficiencies being cited at this time.

During the exit interview, the Facility Representative, Linda Hernandez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Facility representative, Linda Hernandez. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/03/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2025

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