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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 370806402
Report Date: 05/16/2025
Date Signed: 05/16/2025 01:32:49 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/16/2025 01:32 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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:PROSPECT AVENUE STATE PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
370806402
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		KRISTIN BARANSKIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:8655 ELLSWORTH LANETELEPHONE:
(619) 956-5257
CITY:SANTEESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92071
CAPACITY: 68TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 68CENSUS: 32DATE:
05/16/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Kristen Bonser, Dawn Minutelli, & Shelley Baker TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
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On 05/16/2025 at 9:15 A.M, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edleen Montesa, visited the facility to conduct an unannounced, Annual Inspection. LPA introduced self, showed badge, and explained the reason for the visit. LPA initially met with the school’s Principal, Kristen Bonser, and then met with the school’s Director, Dawn Minutelli, and proceeded to tour the facility. Later on the facility tour, District Coordinator, Shelly Baker, joined the tour and was present during the rest of the facility visit. During today's inspection, there were 32 children with 6 staff in 3 classrooms, as indicated: Room A: 9 children to 1 teacher and an aide; Room B: 11 children to 1 teacher and an aide; Room C: 12 children to 1 teacher and an aide. Facility is within ratio and capacity.

LPA toured the facility. The rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation. The furniture and age-appropriate equipment is in good condition. Drinking water is readily accessible. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets with appropriate temperature. Bathroom is lighted and has ventilation. The center was found to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good condition, promoting the safety and well-being of children. The district’s Child Nutrition program provides food to the facility, and handles food preparation. Menu is posted at the facility. Adequate food is available for meals and meets nutritional requirements per regulation. Cleaning supplies are kept separate from food and are inaccessible to children. Storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers and are kept in good repair. Poisons, cleaning solutions, disinfectants, and any items dangerous have been made inaccessible to children. There are no firearms, ammunition, or other weapons on the premises. All foods/beverages capable of spoiling are stored in covered containers at 45 F or less. There is no napping equipment present due to the school’s program schedule. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility. Last emergency drill was conducted on 05/12/2025. The facility has a written disaster plan that complies with regulatory requirements. A range of activity is offered to daycare children throughout the day. All required postings were displayed at the facility. (See continuation on LIC 809-C...)
Renesha AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
Edleen MontesaTELEPHONE: (619) 626-6197
DATE: 05/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/16/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: PROSPECT AVENUE STATE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 370806402
VISIT DATE: 05/16/2025
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The outdoor play area is securely fenced, with adequate cushioning and ample shade. There are no bodies of water at this facility. During the visit, LPA observed a functional refillable water station located outside the playground and two non-functional water fountains located in the outdoor playground. Climbing structures, swings and slides are securely fixed to the ground. Equipment is age appropriate. Area has drinking water readily accessible, and grounds are free of debris or potential hazards. Lead water testing was conducted on February 11, 2023.

LPA reviewed medication storage and per Director, no children at the moment need or require any medication. There is a nurse’s office available on-site. Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is at the Administration office. Personnel records contain health screening documentation and at least one staff member has current CPR and First Aid certification. All staff have completed mandated reporter training and required immunizations. Each personnel record contains documentation of educational background and training. Sign in/out documents were reviewed. The facility uses the Learning Genie application for sign-in/out purposes. Children’s records contain admission agreements and medical assessment. 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representatives and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representatives of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Facility representatives were 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.
(See continuation on LIC 809-C...)
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Edleen MontesaTELEPHONE: (619) 626-6197
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2025
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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: PROSPECT AVENUE STATE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 370806402
VISIT DATE: 05/16/2025
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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 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.

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/. There is no Incidental Medical Services in place currently.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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.



No deficiencies cited.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representatives, Dawn Minutelli, and Shelly Baker. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Edleen MontesaTELEPHONE: (619) 626-6197
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2025
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