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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700181
Report Date: 06/29/2023
Date Signed: 06/29/2023 04:32:45 PM

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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:	LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL - NATIONAL CITY		FACILITY NUMBER:	376700181
ADMINISTRATOR:	DENISSE AGUILAR		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1200 EAST EIGHTH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(619) 477-2422
CITY:	NATIONAL CITY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91950
CAPACITY:	80	CENSUS: 12	DATE:	06/29/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:15 PM
MET WITH:	Janet Acevedo		TIME COMPLETED:	04:45 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 06/29/2023 at 1:30 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Dana Stevens, and Amber Hopkins, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Director, Janet Azevedo. LPA's disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. The facility provides care for children ages 2-5 in 2 classrooms. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 6:30 am -5:30 pm. At the time of this inspection the following ratios were observed: *12 napping children were present with 2 staff in the Tiger Classroom. There were no bodies of water observed within the premises. Director stated there are no firearms/weapons on the grounds. Furniture and playground equipment are kept in good condition. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets requirements. All toilets and hand washing facilities are safe and working in sanitary conditions. Drinking water is available both indoors and out via water fountains and water dispensers. Children use disposable paper cups. Facility does have a kitchen and provides children with breakfast and two snacks daily, all children bring lunch from home. Facility's kitchen and food storage areas are clean and sanitary. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. All storage containers for solid waste have a tight-fitting covers that are kept on and in good repair. The child care center is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Roster and children files were reviewed and found complete. Staff files were reviewed and found incomplete.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Gray	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dana Stevens	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/29/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL - NATIONAL CITY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700181
	VISIT DATE: 06/29/2023

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Director was 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.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA was unable to verify that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

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/.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Gray	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dana Stevens	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/29/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023

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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: LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL - NATIONAL CITY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700181
	VISIT DATE: 06/29/2023

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Director was 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.

California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 3), are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Gray	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dana Stevens	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/29/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023

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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: LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL - NATIONAL CITY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700181
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/29/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.16(a)(1)

Lead Testing

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having their water tested for lead by the January 1, 2023 deadline, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 07/31/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.Director will provide proof of testing to LPA within 30 days.

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.7995(a)(1)

General Provisions and Definitions

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having proof of immunization on file for 2 staff members, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 07/31/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director will provide proof of immunization for staff members within 30 days.

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: Cynthia Gray	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dana Stevens	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/29/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023

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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: LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL - NATIONAL CITY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700181
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/29/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having proof of mandated reporter training for two staff members, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 07/31/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director will provide proof of mandated reporter training for staff members within 30 days.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101216(g)(1)

Personnel Requirements

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having health screenings for two staff members, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care
	POC Due Date: 07/31/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director will provide proof of health screenings for staff members within 30 days.

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: Cynthia Gray	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dana Stevens	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/29/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023

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