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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600285
Report Date: 06/06/2023
Date Signed: 06/06/2023 04:12:56 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 06/06/2023 04:12 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108



FACILITY NAME:ST. PAUL'S COMMUNITY CARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
376600285
ADMINISTRATOR:RUTH CORRALFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:328 MAPLE STREETTELEPHONE:
(619) 239-6900
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92103
CAPACITY:35CENSUS: 14DATE:
06/06/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:Facility Director Vanessa GarciaTIME COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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On 06/06/2023 at 9:45AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Luigi Gargaro and Cindy Meier conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director Vanessa Garcia and proceeded to tour the facility together. The following ratios were observed: In the Hummingbird infant classroom: 6 infants were being supervised in the primary play area by teachers Alma Florian, Gabriela Lopez, Laura Rodriguez (Salomon) and Patricia Santos (Rice) while in the secondary play area 4 infants were being supervised by assistant director Ruth Corral; In the Library/Alternate play room 4 infants from the Lightning Bug classroom were under the supervision of teacher Fe DeGuzman. All staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility

Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation and drinking water is available for the children. Storage cubbies are readily available, and room accommodates class size. Napping equipment consists of cribs for younger infants and napping mats for the older infants. All changing tables are located next to respective sinks. Facility provides the children’s snacks from their on campus Senior Program's kitchen while children's formula is brought from home and is appropriately dated and labeled. Cleaning supplies are kept out of reach of children.



Outdoor play area is a fenced playground with sufficient protective cushioning. Area has a an overhead structure for shade. Equipment is age appropriate for the children in care. LPA reviewed sign in sheets and medication policy and storage. Isolation area is the Director's office. Personnel and client records were reviewed. There is an updated needs and service plan in all the infants files and an individual safe sleeping plan for the younger infants (12 months and under). All staff members completed the required mandated online child abuse training. Facility has at least one staff on site with a valid EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid certificates. LPA reviewed Emergency Disaster Plan and last fire drill was conducted on 04/23/25. Facility has an operating carbon monoxide detector located outside of the Hummingbird infant classroom.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/06/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: ST. PAUL'S COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600285
VISIT DATE: 06/06/2023
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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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 publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Licensee representative was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. The ABC’S of Safe Sleep: Sleep is Safest: Alone, on their Back in an empty Crib on a firm mattress.

Child Care Providers can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINS through the DSS website at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe. LPA discussed California Megan's Law with provider and advised her to go on the website at www.meganslaw.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.

Facility representative 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/06/2023
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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: ST. PAUL'S COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600285
VISIT DATE: 06/06/2023
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All unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619)767-2203.

See LIC809D for citation issued.

A notice of site visit was provided and to be posted at the facility for 30 days. Failure to keep notice posted will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/06/2023
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Document Has Been Signed on 06/06/2023 04:12 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108


FACILITY NAME: ST. PAUL'S COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600285

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/06/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101439(d)(2)
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(d) Swings, playpens and all such equipment and furniture shall be assembled or installed according to the manufacturer's instructions, and shall be maintained in good repair and safe condition. (2) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.846.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on analyst observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as when analysts arrived at the facility a baby was found in a prohibited baby rocker which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/06/2023
Plan of Correction
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Violation was considered a potential risk rather than an immediate one as staff member was immediately near child and removed her from rocker as soon as analysts advised her of violation. Child was then placed in approved baby swing. Director was provided a copy of prohibited items flyer and states will remove all rockers from facility.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101217(d)
Personnel Records
(d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available to the licensing agency for review.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as several files were missing required licensing documents including proof of immunizations, health screening, employee rights and personnel record which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 06/13/2023
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Director stated that digital copies of these documents are kept at off site HR office and could not be accessed during today's visit. Director stated that she will obtain copies of missing documents and send them to analyst by 06/13/23 to complete the correction. Director states she will ensure she has future access to the files.
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: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/06/2023
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