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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600768
Report Date: 05/16/2025
Date Signed: 05/16/2025 10:53:00 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
03/11/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Renita Rodriguez
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 51-CC-20250311145025
FACILITY NAME:CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL/SID RUBIN PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
376600768
ADMINISTRATOR:CATHY GOLDBERGFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:9001 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVETELEPHONE:
(858) 900-2530
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92122
CAPACITY:120CENSUS: 94DATE:
05/16/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:24 AM
MET WITH:Lynn ThedellTIME COMPLETED:
11:13 AM
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Staff did not prevent daycare child from biting multiple daycare children resulting in injury(ries).
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 5/16/25 at 8:24 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Renita Rodriguez made an unannounced visit to deliver findings, for the complaint received on 3/11/25, regarding the above allegation. LPA met with Assistant Director, Lynn Thedell. LPA was granted entry after identifying self, showing badge, and disclosing the reason for the visit. Ratios observed: 94 children with 16 staff.

Based on the information obtained during interviews, observations, and documentation reviewed it is determined that, child in care biting other children on multiple occasions and days over a time span of several months did occur. Sensory needs, frustration, communication difficulties, or even emotional distress have been taken into consideration. Different strategies have been tried such as identifying triggers, emotional regulation support, teaching the child alternative ways to express frustration or sensory needs (like using words, gestures, or deep-pressure activities). Collaboration with a therapist has been consulted with and social stories and modeling have been introduced.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Renita Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 51-CC-20250311145025
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL/SID RUBIN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600768
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/16/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
05/19/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101229(a)
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101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision(a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Assistant Director Lynn Thedell states meetings with staff have been conducted regarding supervision. The last meeting was on 4/11/25. Attendance sheet was provided to LPA.
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Based on observations, interviews and record
review, the facility did not ensure children in care were not bitten by another child in care,
which posed a potential Health, Safety or
Personal Rights risks to persons in care.
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A specialist was consulted with for recommendations. Sensory items and other types of toys have been introducted into the classrooms. Resources such as books have been provided to staff.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Renita Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2025
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Control Number 51-CC-20250311145025
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL/SID RUBIN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600768
VISIT DATE: 05/16/2025
NARRATIVE
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Although facility has taken different steps and strategies to rectify and correct the behavior, the behavior continues to be an ongoing challenge.

Based on the information obtained during interviews and documentation reviewed it is determined that, given the repeated biting incidents over several months, the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12, Chapter number 1) the deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. The Notice of Site Visit was provided, and LPA observed posting. Assistant Director Lynn Thedell is advised it must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Assistant Director Lynn Thedell. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days
SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Renita Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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