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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600600
Report Date: 02/05/2020
Date Signed: 02/05/2020 02:06:52 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:BONITA LEARNING ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
376600600
ADMINISTRATOR:CASTANOS, ANA MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3368 BONITA ROADTELEPHONE:
(619) 422-1777
CITY:CHULA VISTASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91910
CAPACITY:61CENSUS: 36DATE:
02/05/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:15 AM
MET WITH:Ana CastanosTIME COMPLETED:
02:20 PM
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On February 5, 2020, at 10:15am, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Tulam Vu and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Malane conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and met with the director, Ana Castanos and assistant director, Sylvia Serrano. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the director. The director led LPM and LPA on a tour of the facility. 36 children and 5 staff were present in the facility during this inspection. The facility operates Monday – Friday 7:00am – 5:00pm in 7 classrooms. The following ratios were observed: Room #4 12 children and 1 qualified teacher (staff #1), Room #6 12 children and 1 qualified teacher (staff #2), Room #7 12 children and 1 qualified teacher (staff #3). During the inspection, 12 children transitioned to Room #8 with 1 qualified teacher staff #4 and 1 qualified teacher staff #5.

Children were observed in circle time, eating lunch and activities. Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition indoors and outdoors. Children's toilets and hand washing facilities are sanitary. Rooms look safe and clean. Snacks consist of two food groups are provided and children bring their own lunch. Menu is posted. Drinking water is readily accessible through water bottles. All disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Solid waste storage vessels, including moveable bins, have tight-fitting covers on, and are in good repair. Outdoor play area is fenced, trees and canopy provide shade, play structure with sand for cushioning. Facility only has one (1) playground where preschool children and private kindergarten children share. Director stated she will mail a request for a Waiver to share the playground. There are no bodies of water at this facility.

Opening and closing staff members have current First Aid/CPR certifications. The isolation area is located in the staff/room #1. The director stated there are no firearms or ammunition present at the facility. The last earthquake drill was conducted 10/17/19 and a fire drill was conducted 10/25/19. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility. Staff records were reviewed. Sign in/sign out sheets are maintained. ...CONTINUED ON 809C...
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha MalaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2020
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: BONITA LEARNING ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600600
VISIT DATE: 02/05/2020
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At 10:22am LPA observed child #1 walking in the hallway and using the bathroom unsupervised. Director stated the regular practice is children using the bathroom by themselves. At 11:15am LPA observed the areas around and under the swings did not have cushioned material that absorbs falls.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. Assistant director stated she will submit an IMS plan by March 5, 2020. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s records and facility roster. Staff members completed the Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207) and required Immunizations. LPA reviewed the following with Director: Reporting Requirements, IMS, Car seat Law, Effects of Lead, updated CDPH 286 form for "Pre-Kindergarten and School Immunization Record" and Program Director stated she understands. 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 http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm. Megan's Law was discussed meganslaw@ca.gov. Duty Line: (619) 767-2248, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. To access our Regulation and Forms and PIN please use our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov

California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1) are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D.

** AB 633 requires that a copy of this report be posted and provided to parents of all children currently enrolled and parents of newly enrolled children in the next 12 months. Signed receipt (LIC 9224) to be maintained in each child's record for future review by Licensing staff



An exit interview was conducted with the director. The director was provided a copy of their appeal rights LIC9058 (12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.

LPA provided notice of site visit and observed it being posted at the facility.

LPA requested updates for the following forms to be returned to the Regional Office by February 19, 2020: Updated LIC500, Updated LIC309, Updated LIC 610 and Plan of Operation
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha MalaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2020
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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: BONITA LEARNING ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600600
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/05/2020
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
02/11/2020
Section Cited

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101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, director stated the regular practice is children using the bathroom by themselves and did not ensure visual supervision at all times, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha MalaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/05/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/05/2020
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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: BONITA LEARNING ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600600
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/05/2020
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POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
03/05/2020
Section Cited

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101238.2(e) Outdoor Activity Space: The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.
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Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the areas around and under the swings had cushioned material that absorbs falls this poses a potential risk to children in care.

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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha MalaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/05/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/05/2020
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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