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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 370806445
Report Date: 01/04/2024
Date Signed: 01/04/2024 01:55:25 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/04/2024 01:55 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:	ST. RITA'S SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	370806445
ADMINISTRATOR:	VIRGINIA TORRES		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5165 IMPERIAL AVE.		TELEPHONE:	(619) 264-8831
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92114
CAPACITY:	42	CENSUS: 18	DATE:	01/04/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:05 PM
MET WITH:	Virginia "Vicky" Torres		TIME COMPLETED:	02:10 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	37On 01/04/2024 at 12:05 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Michelle Hood, met with Director Virginia "Vicky" Torres for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 18 children napping/resting present with one teacher and director in classroom #1. Classroom #2 was empty and classroom #3 is used for storage. The facility is within ratio and capacity. Program operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean, orderly and at a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games, and toys are safe, age-appropriate, and in good repair. There is a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes have tight-fitting lids and are in good repair. The kitchen is clean and sanitary. Most children bring lunch from home. There are some children who are provided a packed lunch from the San Diego Unified School District. The facility provides snacks for the children. Staff preparing food are using proper personal hygiene and food service practices. The food meets the nutritional requirements per regulation and is of good quality and proper quantity. The lunch/snack menu is posted, changes are recorded, and menus are stored for 30 days. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Drinking water is readily available. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is stored separately, and mats/cots are disinfected after use. The facility has ensured that there is adequate space between mats/cots for easy passage and that mats/cots are not blocking entrances or exits. Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is in the classroom away from other children. LPA reviewed sign-in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records, and a sample of children's records. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. The facility is reminded the Mandated Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Gray	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2241
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/04/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/04/2024

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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: ST. RITA'S SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 370806445
	VISIT DATE: 01/04/2024

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Hand washing and toileting areas are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Any wastewater used to clean is discarded after use. Medications shall be are kept, inaccessible to children. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. The outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. The playground is not being used at this time due to being modified. The LPA obtained pictures during the inspection. Age-appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground. Portable water is used outdoors. There are no bodies of water, firearms, or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detector is operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets the regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The facility does not transport children.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Director Vicky was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, before the initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/ person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA conducted a childcare quality management interview with Vicky Torres. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the director Vicky Torres. The licensing report was provided to the director and the director was advised that acknowledgment of receipt of the report and appeal rights (LIC 9058 03/22).. LIC 9213 NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Gray	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2241
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/04/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/04/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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