Rancho Heritage School

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director stated they have not done a disaster drill yet, and was unable to provide proof of one done in the last 6 months. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on LPA's observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The kitchen has 2 cabinets that hold hazardous chemicals with no lock. The kitchen door always remains open, for ventilation purposes, children do access the area near the kitchen door. Furthermore, there is a drawer with kitchen knives also accessible. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The outdoor drinking water fountain, has two wooden pieces that the fountain is bolted on. One out of the two pieces has completely worn down, exposing sharp pieces of wood. The water fountain itself works, and has collected dirt and leaves on it, as well as calcium from water. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 3 out of 3 teachers files did not have an updated Mandated Reporter Training (MRT) on file for "Child Care Providers". S1, S3 and S4 did not have MRT on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 1 out of 3 teachers files did not have immunizations on file. S3 did not have immunizations on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, record review and directors own admission, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There was no proof of written approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

During a tour of the facility, LPA determined S1 does not have a criminal record clearance. 1 Immediately, director removed this individual from the room, away from the children. Director agrees to communicate with LPA what their plan is regarding S1, moving forward. This poses an immediate threat to the health and safety to the persons in care.

During a tour of the center, LPA noted areas of the center not being used with signs of rodents. 1 Director was able to speak with the owner and get things started on the clean up of the off limit areas. Furthermore, director will send in a written understanding of what a clean, safe, sanitary and repaired area looks like. Additionally observed were cobwebs, dust, debris, rugs, large toys, and stacks of paper piled on top of each other. LPA noted a foul odor in one of the on-limits classrooms, & unable to determine its source.

Director was able to get droppings cleaned up. Furthermore, director will send in a written understanding of what measures they are taking to ensure flies, other insects or rodents are not a threat to the health/safety of the chidlren. During a tour of the center, LPA noted areas of the center not being used with signs of rodents. Pertinent parties stated on/about 08/18/25, staff were instructed to sweep up rat droppings found in a first-floor storage closet and additional droppings on the second floor.LPA reviewed a photo of a 8 large possum that had reportedly left fecal smears inside the facility. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed lead testing was not conducted before 1/1/23

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed two staff did not have their mandated reporter training.

Facility is in disrepair

Facility is not free of rodents