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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 370805454
Report Date: 07/10/2024
Date Signed: 07/10/2024 03:10:08 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 07/10/2024 03:10 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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108



FACILITY NAME:ABC BARN CHILDREN'S PLACEFACILITY NUMBER:
370805454
ADMINISTRATOR:RONALD BLAKEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:10842 FURY LANETELEPHONE:
(619) 670-3898
CITY:LA MESASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91941
CAPACITY:87CENSUS: 54DATE:
07/10/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:Ronald BlakeTIME COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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On 7/10/2024, at 9:45am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA met with Director, Ronald Blake and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. LPA inspected and toured the indoor and outdoor of the facility. The following ratios were observed: Classroom 1 had six children with one (1) aide, Classroom 2 had seven (7) children with one (1) teacher, Classroom 3 had seven (7) children with one (1) teacher, Classroom 4 had 11 children with two (2) teachers, Classroom 6, had eight (8) children with one (1) teacher, Classroom 7 had eight (8) children with one (1) teacher, Classroom 8 had seven (7) children with one (1) teacher. LPA observed Staff #1 (S1) who is an aide, in classroom 1 with 6 children. Director immediately combined the children from classroom 1 into another classroom with qualified teachers. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during time of inspection. Kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish. Solid waste storage containers have tight fitting covers and are in good repair. Playground equipment is in safe condition. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. Facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The last fire/disaster was conducted and documented on 6/21/2024.

Director stated that there are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. Director stated that there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises.

Children bring the own lunch and the facility provides snack. Children bring their own water bottles and filtered drinking water is available at the facility. Snack menus are posted monthly.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky WilliamsonTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/10/2024
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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: ABC BARN CHILDREN'S PLACE
FACILITY NUMBER: 370805454
VISIT DATE: 07/10/2024
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Director 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, 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.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than twelve (12) children in care. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility. The name of the facility representative and the fully qualified teacher designated to act in the facility representative’s absence has been reported to the Department. The facility utilizes electronic procedures for facility sign in and sign out. Director was reminded that the person who signs the child in and out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. 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 that mandated reporter certification for Staff #2 (S2) expired on 5/4/2024. All other staff files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training.

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/.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed - related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. See LIC 809C Continuation...
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky WilliamsonTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2024
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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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: ABC BARN CHILDREN'S PLACE
FACILITY NUMBER: 370805454
VISIT DATE: 07/10/2024
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LPA discussed and provided director with the following: childcare advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248.

Director 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.



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 child care 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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations deficiencies are cited. See the attached LIC 809D.

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.


Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Ronald Blake. Appeal Rights, and Notice of Site Visit were given. Notice of Site Visit is required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. LPA observed Notice of Site Visit posted on the bulletin board.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky WilliamsonTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2024
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Document Has Been Signed on 07/10/2024 03:10 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108


FACILITY NAME: ABC BARN CHILDREN'S PLACE
FACILITY NUMBER: 370805454

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/10/2024

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
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that mandated reporter certification for S2 expired on 5/4/2024, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/31/2024
Plan of Correction
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Director stated that he will ensure that AB1207 Mandated Reporter certification for S2 is completed. Director stated that he provide proof to the SDRO, no later than 7/31/2024.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216.2(e)
Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties
(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed S1 who is an aide, alone in classroom 1 with 6 children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/10/2024
Plan of Correction
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Deficiency cleared during time of inspection. The Director immediately combined the children from classroom 1 into another classroom with qualified teachers.
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: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky WilliamsonTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/10/2024
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