376600897-1-11-2023-20-CC-MMAE-CMZ3K8-20230111171844

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600897
Report Date: 01/11/2023
Date Signed: 01/11/2023 05:18:53 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/11/2023 05:18 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 CASTLE PARK HEAD START		FACILITY NUMBER:	376600897
ADMINISTRATOR:	MARIE ALZINA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1375 THIRD AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(619) 409-4200
CITY:	CHULA VISTA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91911
CAPACITY:	120	CENSUS: 71	DATE:	01/11/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:01 PM
MET WITH:	Maria Alzina		TIME COMPLETED:	04:15 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 1/11/23, at 2:01pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Malane, conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Director, Marie Alzina. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was led on a tour of the facility. This is a full day program which on a traditional school year. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm. There were 71 children and 12 staff members present. 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. Areas around high climbing equipment and the slide have cushioning material to absorb falls. Toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean. Food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. 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. Director stated there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. Director 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 during the inspection. 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, 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 Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/11/2023

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 CASTLE PARK HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 376600897
	VISIT DATE: 01/11/2023

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At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the child care center facility representative or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the facility representative’s absence has been reported to the Department. 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 www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm. Director was reminded that childcare centers constructed before 1/01/2010 are to test their water for lead prior to and then every five (5) years after the date of the first lead testing. LPA and director discussed (PIN) 20-01-CCP “Required Lead Testing for Drinking Water in Licensed Child Care Centers, PIN 21-21-CCP LIC 9275 – External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form and the LIC 9276 – Center Sampling Checklist Form.

LPA and Director, Marie Alzina discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, Mandated Reporter Training, California Megan’s Law (www.meganslaw.ca.gov), .

No deficiencies are cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Marie Alzina. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

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 Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/11/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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