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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600600
Report Date: 01/28/2025
Date Signed: 01/28/2025 01:07:28 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/28/2025 01:07 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 CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:BONITA LEARNING ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
376600600
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CASTANOS, ANA MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3368 BONITA ROADTELEPHONE:
(619) 422-1777
CITY:CHULA VISTASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91910
CAPACITY: 61TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 61CENSUS: 44DATE:
01/28/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:50 AM
MET WITH:Director - Ana Maria CastanosTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:20 PM
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On 01/28/2025 at 8:50 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Julieta Abrego and Michelle Hood, met with Director Ana Maria Castanos and Site Supervisor Melissa Magallon for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were seven children present with one teacher in classroom #2, no children present in classroom #3, nine children present in classroom #4 with one teacher, six children present in classroom #6 with one teacher, 10 children present in classroom #7 with one teacher, and 12 toddler-option children present in classroom #8 with two teachers present. Facility is within ratio and capacity.

LPAs 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 are a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. The parents provide the children’s lunch and snacks. Drinking water is readily available. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is stored separately, and mats/cots are disinfected after use. Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between mats/cots for easy passage and they are not blocking entrances or exits. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Any wastewater used to clean is being discarded after use. Medications are kept in the staff restroom, inaccessible to children. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. Outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. Age-appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground. The children bring their water bottles 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 regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The facility does not transport children.
Cynthia BiszantTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
Julieta AbregoTELEPHONE: 951-204-2046
DATE: 01/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/28/2025
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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: BONITA LEARNING ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600600
VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025
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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. 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.

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 directors office. Reporting requirements for positive Covid-19 results in children or staff were discussed to include contact with County Department of Public Health for guidance (619-692-8499) and Licensing (619-767-2248) the unusual incident for three or more cases. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the director and site supervisor 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 the director and site supervisor 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.

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 PIN 22-02-CCP. 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-carecenters/.

The director and site supervisor 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.

LPA referred director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia BiszantTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julieta AbregoTELEPHONE: 951-204-2046
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
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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 CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: BONITA LEARNING ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600600
VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025
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The director and site supervisor were informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

During the exit interview, the director Ana Maria Castanos, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders working in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Director was advised to sign up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Select “Child Care” then “Quick Links” and Quarterly Updates. Select “Receive Important Updates” then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select “subscribe.”

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

LPA conducted child care quality management interview with Ana Maria Castanos. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Ana Maria Castanos and Site Supervisor Melissa Magallon.

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. No deficiencies are cited.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia BiszantTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julieta AbregoTELEPHONE: 951-204-2046
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
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