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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600846
Report Date: 08/30/2022
Date Signed: 08/30/2022 07:51:11 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 08/30/2022 07:51 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:ECS PALOMAR HEAD STARTFACILITY NUMBER:
376600846
ADMINISTRATOR:LUCILA AGUIRREFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1320 FOURTH AVENUETELEPHONE:
(619) 427-6092
CITY:CHULA VISTASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91911
CAPACITY:75CENSUS: 33DATE:
08/30/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:40 AM
MET WITH:Maria MarchandTIME COMPLETED:
02:12 PM
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On 8/30/22, at 11:40am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Martha Malane conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Facility Representatives, Maria Marchand and Belinda Rico. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was led on a tour of the facility. This is a full day program which operates on a traditional school year. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm.

There were 32 children and nine (9) staff members present.

Facility Representative stated there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Facility Representative stated there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Playground equipment is in safe condition. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Toilets and hand-washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that met statutory requirements. Menus are posted.

A review of staff records on this date indicates facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. See LIC809C continuation...
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha MalaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/30/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/30/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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: ECS PALOMAR HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600846
VISIT DATE: 08/30/2022
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Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPA and facility representative discussed the Community Care Licensing website California Megan’s Law (www.meganslaw.ca.gov), Lead Poisoning Facts and Water Testing; LPA provided PIN 21-21-CCP: Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Centers Per AB 2370, Forms and Regulations.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies were cited.

LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
Exit interview conducted with Facility Representative, Belinda Rico.

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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha MalaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/30/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/30/2022
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