370806394-1-26-2022-20-CC-MHEZ-CB33P5-20220126172457

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 370806394
Report Date: 01/26/2022
Date Signed: 01/26/2022 05:25:03 PM

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:	KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO, INF		FACILITY NUMBER:	370806394
ADMINISTRATOR:	KENDRA DEDMON		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	3655 VIA MERCADO		TELEPHONE:	(619) 670-9388
CITY:	LA MESA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91941
CAPACITY:	36	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	01/26/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:50 AM
MET WITH:	Kendra Dedmon, Facility Director		TIME COMPLETED:	02:00 PM

NARRATIVE
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 January 26, 2022 at 10:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marie Hernandez, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with the facility director, Kendra Dedmon. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. This is a full day program which operates year around. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There are currently two classrooms in operation. The following ratios were observed: The Infant Classroom has five children with three staff, and the Toddler Classroom has two children with one staff. The Covid-19 documents were posted and the staff were wearing their facial coverings and social distancing during the inspection. The facility has a posted sign that states "Masks are required at this facility." There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. During the inspection today, the play yard and the equipment were in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All toilets and hand-washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents during the inspection. There is a working carbon monoxide detector. 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 clearances or exemptions. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Gray	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marie Hernandez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2224
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/26/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2022

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO, INF	FACILITY NUMBER: 370806394
	VISIT DATE: 01/26/2022

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Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teachers designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at time of inspection. There is a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than four infants in care. 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, medical assessment, individual feeding plans, Infant Needs and Services Plans, Individual Sleeping Plans and the fifteen minute checks. 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 records contain documentation of meeting qualification requirements. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. The activity schedule was reviewed and posted. LPA reviewed the sign in/out information via the facility's electronic system. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on The facility has sufficient age appropriate furniture, and equipment including cribs, cots or mats, changing tables and feeding chairs. There is indoor and outdoor activity space for infants that is physically separate. Each crib, mat or cot is occupied by only one infant at time and cribs are kept free from all loose articles including blankets and pillows and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Staff physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Staff-infant ratio requirements are being met while infants are sleeping. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted on 12/16/2021.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). However, the facility currently does not have any children with IMS. IMS was discussed Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

The Director is advised to regularly visit the Community Care Licensing WEBSITE:www.cdss.ca.gov for quarterly updates and updated regulation information. Community Care Licensing Duty Line: (619) 767-2248, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Southern California Child Care Advocate information was provided, and the Applicant was encouraged to subscribe through the CCLD website in order to be placed on an email list for updated regulation information. The Advocate information was provided: (714) 703-2800 or childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov.

An exit interview was conducted and LPA Marie Hernandez explained the inspection report including the deficiency cited on page two (LIC 809-D), The Facility Representative Marcela Zavala was provided the facility evaluation report, appeals rights and the notice of site visit. The Representative was advised that the notice of site visit must be posted in a prominent place for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Gray	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marie Hernandez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2224
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/26/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO, INF	FACILITY NUMBER: 370806394
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/26/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101220(a)

Child's Medical Assessments

(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on LPA's observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above three out of the nine children's records reviewed were missing the medical assessments with TB results for child #1, #2, #4 and child #9 was missing the TB results which poses a potential health, and safety risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/04/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The Director will obtain the medical assessments with TB results by February 4, 2022 and will submit proof of Plan of Correction (POC) to the LPA by February 4, 2022. The Director will ensure that all children's records contain the medical assessments as required by Title 22.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101220.1(a)

Immunizations

(a) Prior to admission to a child care center, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, commencing with Section 6000. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on LPA's observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one, out of nine children, does not have immunization records as required by Title 22 which poses a potential health, and safety risk to persons in care. Child #8 is does not have the immunization records on file during the inspection.
	POC Due Date: 02/04/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The Director will obtain child's immunization records by February 4, 2022 and will submit proof of Plan of Correction (POC) to LPA by February 4, 2022. The Director will ensure to obtain child's immunization records prior to admission in the facility at all times.

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: Cynthia Gray	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marie Hernandez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2224
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/26/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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