376700195-9-25-2024-20-CC-JARL-D9FPPQ-20240925112952

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700195
Report Date: 09/25/2024
Date Signed: 09/25/2024 11:30:02 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/25/2024 11:30 AM - 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:	CHEROKEE POINT STATE PRESCHOOL/HEAD START PROGRAM		FACILITY NUMBER:	376700195
ADMINISTRATOR:	CORRAL QUYEN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3735 38TH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(619) 641-3400
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92105
CAPACITY:	24	CENSUS: 17	DATE:	09/25/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	07:30 AM
MET WITH:	Laura Morales		TIME COMPLETED:	10:00 AM

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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 September 25, 2024, at 07:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jo Ann Legaspi conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and met with Director Quyen Corral. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. This is an AM/PM half day program which operates on a traditional school year schedule. Days and hours of operation are weekdays 7 AM to 2:30 PM. The following ratios were observed: Classroom # D101 (serves children ages 2 years to 4 years): There were seventeen (17) children present with four (4) staff members. Classroom #D102 (Sensory Room) was empty. Classroom #D103 was empty. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. 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. Room furniture, room equipment and playground equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment and swings have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects, and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: JoAnn R Legaspi	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2239
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024

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: CHEROKEE POINT STATE PRESCHOOL/HEAD START PROGRAM	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700195
	VISIT DATE: 09/25/2024

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Facility representative 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 Childcare 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.

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 name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’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. All 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 and documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Childcare 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 childcare 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 verified that the lead testing was completed. LPA referred licensee facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: JoAnn R Legaspi	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2239
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024

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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: CHEROKEE POINT STATE PRESCHOOL/HEAD START PROGRAM	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700195
	VISIT DATE: 09/25/2024

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Questions about Childcare Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. PIN 22-05-CCP . Medications are stored outside of the preschool classroom and in the office of the school nurse.

Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Childcare option to receive email communication.

The facility is to provide the Licensing Department with an updated LIC 610 “Emergency Disaster Plan for Childcare Centers” no later than 10/25/2024.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. An exit interview was conducted with Lead Teacher Laura Morales. Staff Morales was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058). A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Lead Teacher Laura Morales.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: JoAnn R Legaspi	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2239
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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