376600804-7-11-2023-51-CC-RASW-CVV9XD-20230920234519

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600804
Report Date: 07/11/2023
Date Signed: 07/11/2023 10:21:21 AM

Substantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 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
06/23/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Patrick Ma

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 51-CC-20230623162903

FACILITY NAME:	MY ROOM TO GROW PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	376600804
ADMINISTRATOR:	MEGHAN ALLDREDGE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	13613 CYNTHIA LANE		TELEPHONE:	(858) 748-8012
CITY:	POWAY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92064
CAPACITY:	94	CENSUS: 70	DATE:	07/11/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:45 AM
MET WITH:	Meghan Alldredge		TIME COMPLETED:	10:40 AM

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Licensee does not ensure the facility is free from roaches.
Licensee does not provide a variety of nutritious foods for children in care.

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On 7/11/23 LPA Patrick Ma made an unannounced visit for complaint received on 6/23/23 for the purpose of delivering findings on the above reference allegation. LPA met with Director, Meghan Alldredge. Present at the facility were 70 daycare children and 10 staff in 6 classrooms.

It was alleged the facility does not ensure it is free from roaches. During the inspection, on 6/29/23 LPA observed roaches in the kitchen but not during visit on 7/11/23. LPA reviewed documents and conducted interviews with staff which further confirmed that roaches have been observed on the premises from 9/2022 to 6/2023 on occasion. On 9/1/22, during a previous investigation, facility was cited on 10123(a)(1) for having insects in the facility.

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha Askew	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Patrick Ma	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2218
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/11/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 51-CC-20230623162903

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: MY ROOM TO GROW PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376600804
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 07/11/2023

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 07/21/2023 Section Cited CCR 10123(a)(1)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	10123(a)(1) Buildings and Grounds…licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Director stated initial pest/insect treatment was completed on 7/8/23 and will begin a monthly service with EcoGuard Pest Control. Pest control will inspect and treat inside/outside of the school. Deficiency was cleared at inspection.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on interview, observation, and review of relevant documents, insects and rodent have been observed from 9/2022 to 6/2023. Measure have been taken by the Licensee and Director to exterminate them but evidence shows the problem has persisted over a period of time. This is a potential risk to the health, personal rights, and safety of children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Type B 07/31/2023 Section Cited HSC 101227(a)(1)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	101227(a)(1) Food Service…The minimum amounts of food components to be served as lunch or supper as set forth in paragraph (a)(2) of ...[7 CFR, Part 226.20, Revised January 1, 1990]…	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Director stated they will adjust the menu to provide a meat alternative on the 2 days that are missing it and provide the department of an updated menu by POC date.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	All 4 required food groups for lunch are not met on Wednesday and Thursday options, missing meat/meat alternative. This is a potential risk to the health, personal rights, and safety of children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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: Renesha Askew	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Patrick Ma	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2218
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/11/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2023

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Control Number 51-CC-20230623162903

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: MY ROOM TO GROW PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376600804
	VISIT DATE: 07/11/2023

NARRATIVE

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Regarding allegations the facility does not provide a variety of nutritious food. During menu review and staff interviews, 2 scheduled days of the week were found lacking a required food group on their menu. Under Title 22, Section 101227(a)(1) facilities providing lunch need to include four food groups (Milk, vegetables/fruit, bread/bread alternative, and meat/meat alternative) but facility lacks meat/meat alternative on Wednesday and Tuesday’s options.

The allegations are valid because the preponderance of the evidence has been met, therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

See LIC 9099D for deficiency cited.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Meghan Alldredge. A notice of site visit was given to facility representative and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha Askew	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Patrick Ma	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2218
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/11/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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