136608105-7-10-2024-20-CC-CMER-D72GSE-20240710053548

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136608105
Report Date: 07/09/2024
Date Signed: 07/10/2024 05:35:59 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/10/2024 05:35 AM - 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:	UNITED FAMILIES, INC. - EL CENTRO PRESCHOOL III		FACILITY NUMBER:	136608105
ADMINISTRATOR:	LYDIA SOLORZANO		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	585 WEST ORANGE AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(760) 336-8922
CITY:	EL CENTRO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92243
CAPACITY:	75	CENSUS: 54	DATE:	07/09/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:40 AM
MET WITH:	Lydia Solorzano		TIME COMPLETED:	12:15 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	On 7/9/2024 at 9:40 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst, Cindy Meier conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Facility Representative, Director, Lydia Solorzano. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the inside and outside of the facility. This is a full day program that operates year-round. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. There are five (5) classrooms in operation. Currently Room #2 is not being used. The following ratios were observed: fifty-four (54) children and twelve (12) staff members. Furniture and equipment in the classrooms were observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space and playground equipment is maintained, is in safe condition and is free of hazards. The area under high climbing equipment and slides has rubber cushioning to absorb falls. The playground area includes a shaded rest area for children through the use of canopies and building overhangs. Toilet and hand washing equipment are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Napping equipment consists of mats and cots which are stored in the bathroom and each mat and cot has its own sheet or covering. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted and documented on 5/20/24. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Menus are posted monthly. Food preparation areas are clean and safe. Notation of children’s allergies is accessible. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Meier	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2232
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/09/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2024

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: UNITED FAMILIES, INC. - EL CENTRO PRESCHOOL III	FACILITY NUMBER: 136608105
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 07/09/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S1 and S2's Mandated Reporter training had expired which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/09/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director stated she will ensure S1 and S2 complete the renewed, required Mandated Reporter training course and submit the certificate to SDRO by 8/9/24.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Meier	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2232
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/09/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2024

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: UNITED FAMILIES, INC. - EL CENTRO PRESCHOOL III	FACILITY NUMBER: 136608105
	VISIT DATE: 07/09/2024

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Facility Representative, Director, Lydia Solorzano stated there are no bodies of water or on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Facility Representative, Director, Lydia Solorzano stated there are no firearms, weapons, or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to children. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

A review of staff records on this date indicates facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions.

Facility Representative, Director 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, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 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.

All required notices, forms and license(s) were posted. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in EMSA approved Pediatric CPR and First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher, designated to act in the director’s absence, has been reported to the Department. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full signature and record the time of day. Sign in/out sheets reviewed and observed by the LPA meet this regulation. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. This facility does not transport children. All required documentation is completed and was reviewed.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Meier	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2232
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/09/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2024

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: UNITED FAMILIES, INC. - EL CENTRO PRESCHOOL III	FACILITY NUMBER: 136608105
	VISIT DATE: 07/09/2024

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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.
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 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. Staff S1 and S2 Mandated Reporter Training had expired.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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/.

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Meier	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2232
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/09/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2024

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: UNITED FAMILIES, INC. - EL CENTRO PRESCHOOL III	FACILITY NUMBER: 136608105
	VISIT DATE: 07/09/2024

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Facility Representative, Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

LPA and Facility Representative, Director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, Mandated Reporter Training, Forms and Regulations, Safe Sleep in Childcare, Lead Poisoning Facts, Guardian and California Megan’s Law (www.meganslaw.ca.gov).

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, one (1) Type B deficiency was cited; see LIC809D.

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 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Director, Lydia Solorzano

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Meier	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2232
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/09/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2024

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