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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700207
Report Date: 11/21/2024
Date Signed: 11/21/2024 03:57:34 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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:A RISING STAR ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
376700207
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		DANIELLE STRICKLANDFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:169 ROYMAR ROADTELEPHONE:
(760) 439-3344
CITY:OCEANSIDESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
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CAPACITY: 68TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 68CENSUS: 6DATE:
11/21/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:55 AM
MET WITH:Elsa Campos and Danielle StricklandTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:25 PM
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 On 11/21/2024 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA’s) Kelly Gerth and Sumayya Habeebulla arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. Upon arrival, LPA’s met with Preschool Teacher Elsa Campos, at approximately 10:30 am Director Danielle Strickland arrived.
This is a combination childcare center, and the other licensed program is 376700207, which was also 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, 1 staff and 6 Preschool children were present.
· Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment
· There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director Danielle Strickland.
· 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 the outdoor activity space by filtered water supply and plastic cups with children’s names labeled.
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to children
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/21/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: A RISING STAR ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700207

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)
Buildings and Grounds
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation upon entering the inside preschool side of CCC, LPA observed clutter of toys, materials, furniture, supplies stacked and placed throughout the entrance which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/23/2024
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By COB on POC date, Licensee agrees to submit to CCLD, proof of the entrance area of the CCC to be clutter /hazard free.
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CCR
101238.2(d)(2)
Outdoor Activity Space
(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 in 2 identifiers where upon entrance to the outdoor activity space, LPA observed a pair of dirty child sized underpants at the front gate and Inside the center of the outdoor activity space, wooden beam approx. 3.5 feet in length and worn cardboard boxes placed as ground covering were observed. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/23/2024
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Director removed the underwear during the insepection. By COB on POC date, Licensee agrees to submit to CCLD, proof of the ground covers currently used to be removed/replaced.
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:Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/21/2024


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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: A RISING STAR ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700207

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101239(o)(1)
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.

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 in 3 identifiers where LPA observed a wooden Garden box containing 3 rusted screws protruding from the corners, a Rusted pipe with 3 ends tied to a rope hanging from fence play yard fence, reachable by children and a baby gate zip tied to top of play structure to prevent use of slide, had a large hole in the center of the plastic with jagged edges, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

POC Due Date: 12/23/2024
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By COB on POC date, Licensee agrees to submit to CCLD, proof of the referenced items in the deficiency, to be removed and/or made inaccessible to children in care. During the inspection, Director removed hanging pipe and rope.
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Section Cited
CCR
101229(a)(1)
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision
(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation.

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 in 1/1 counts where LPA's observed S4 alone with 6 children in outdoor activity area, using a hand held device, not supervising children in care which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/23/2024
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Licensee agrees to conduct and submit proof of staff training materials and sign/out sheet on the topic of Responsibility of Providing Care and Supervision to Children in Care to CCLD by COB of POC date
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:Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/21/2024


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Created By: Kelly Gerth On 11/21/2024 at 02:08 PM
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: A RISING STAR ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700207

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(f)
Personnel Requirements
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1/1 teachers (S4) that are alone and supervising children did not have a current CPR/1st Aid on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/28/2024
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Licensee agrees to immediately ensure that any teacher alone and supervising children has a current CPR/1st aid certificate on file and the submit a staffing schedule to licensing that reflects that any teacher left alone premise at CCC will have a current CPR/1st aid EMSA approved certificate on file.
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Section Cited
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101227(a)(17)
Food Service
(17) Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances shall be stored in areas separate from food supplies.

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 when LPA observed 2 cleaning products on kitchen counter of food preparation area that is used to prepare snack/meals for children in care which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/28/2024
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Licensee agrees to submit evidence of storage area of cleaning products that are separate from food, food preparation and storage area, to CCLD by POC date.
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:Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/21/2024


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Created By: Kelly Gerth On 11/21/2024 at 03:12 PM
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: A RISING STAR ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700207

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101239.1(b)(5)
(b) Floor mats used for napping shall be: (5) Maintained in a safe condition with no exposed foam.

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 in 9/9 nap mats in the preschool classroom had ripped/torn/exposed foam in nap mats used by children in care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/23/2024
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By COB on POC date, Licensee agrees to submit to CCLD, proof of the napping equipment/mats in good condition.
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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:Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/21/2024


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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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: A RISING STAR ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700207
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024
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· Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include disinfectants, cleaning solutions.
· Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children
· All floors were observed to be clean.
· Bathrooms were observed to be in operating condition
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and are not free of hazards, a citation will be issued.
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment, some in less than good condition, a citation will be issued.
Food preparation area is cluttered with an opened bottle of water alongside cleaning supplies, on the kitchen counter. A citation will be issued.
All storage containers for solid waste observed to have tight-fitting covers, kept on.

· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements
· Disaster drills conducted at least every six months – last drill conducted on 07/16/2024
A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.
· 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 hired
· A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 10/25/26
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 10/05/26
· Director completed Health and Safety Training, September 2002
· 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.
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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024
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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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: A RISING STAR ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700207
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024
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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/process. Director Danielle Strickland 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 Childcare 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 childcare 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 referred Director Danielle Strickland to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. Currently no children in care have medications prescribed. 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/



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SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024
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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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: A RISING STAR ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700207
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024
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Director Danielle Strickland 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.
On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Childcare 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: 951-782-4200

Director Danielle Strickland 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

During the exit interview, the Director Danielle Strickland 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 Director Danielle Strickland. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024
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