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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 372000519
Report Date: 08/20/2025
Date Signed: 08/20/2025 02:50:05 PM

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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:SANDY HILL NURSERY SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
372000519
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		NANCY MCGEATHFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1036 SOLANA DRIVETELEPHONE:
(858) 481-1378
CITY:SOLANA BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92075
CAPACITY: 63TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 68CENSUS: 41DATE:
08/20/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Director, Shaun GassawayTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:50 PM
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On 8/20/25, Licensing Program Analyst, Saraliz Velando met with the Director, Shaun Gassaway for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 41 preschool children and 12 staff present today. Facility is within ratio and capacity.

LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean, orderly and 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 trash bins containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. Children bring their own snacks and lunch. Emergency snacks are available. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Filtered drinking water is readily available and provided by a service. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. There are no children that would require IMS plans at the facility at this time. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. There is some evidence of insect activity that the Director stated she will address. Outdoor play areas are fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. Age-appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are mostly in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground. There are no bodies of water, firearms or ammunition on the property. The facility conducted their last fire drill on 5/23/25. The facility does not transport children. Facility uses the Procare App for electronic sign in/out. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Staff has a Mandated Reporter Training certificate in their file and they are current.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Saraliz Velando
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/20/2025
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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Created By: Saraliz Velando On 08/20/2025 at 01:56 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

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

FACILITY NAME: SANDY HILL NURSERY SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 372000519

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.954
Licensure Requirements
Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation the licensee did not comply in that facility does not have a carbon monoxide detector alarm in 3 separate classrooms which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/21/2025
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Director stated that she will purchase carbon monoxide detectors for Rooms; Treetops, Footprints, and Pinecones and submit prooof to the Dept by 5pm on 8/21/25.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101239(n)
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation the licensee did not comply in that the playhouse in Footprints area has splintered edges around the windows which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/03/2025
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Director stated she will have the splintered areas of the playhouse windows repaired and submit proof to the Dept by 5pm on 9/3/25.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Saraliz Velando
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/20/2025


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Created By: Saraliz Velando On 08/20/2025 at 01:56 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

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

FACILITY NAME: SANDY HILL NURSERY SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 372000519

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(h)
Outdoor Activity Space
(h) Any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity area shall be made inaccessible to children in care. This shall include, but not be limited to, incinerators, air- conditioning equipment, water heaters and fuse boxes.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a bbq grill and propane tank is in an area accessible to children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/03/2025
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Director stated that she will have the bbq grill removed and make it inaccessible to children and submit proof to the Dept by 9/3/25.
Section Cited
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Saraliz Velando
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/20/2025


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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: SANDY HILL NURSERY SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 372000519
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2025
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Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is the Director's office.

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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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 publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Services are not in place today.

Director 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, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Licensee is signed up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov.



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.

Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Shaun Gassaway. See deficiencies noted on LIC809-D. A Technical Violation was also issued and one of the deficiencies was cleared during today’s visit. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND WILL REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Saraliz Velando
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2025
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