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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700273
Report Date: 03/24/2022
Date Signed: 03/24/2022 11:59:48 AM



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
02/08/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Joelle Redding
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 51-CC-20220208142415
FACILITY NAME:A CHILDREN'S GARDEN - ENCINITASFACILITY NUMBER:
376700273
ADMINISTRATOR:HORTON, CATHYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2241 WHISPER WIND LANETELEPHONE:
(760) 942-2327
CITY:ENCINITASSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92024
CAPACITY:42CENSUS: 15DATE:
03/24/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:40 AM
MET WITH:Director Cathy HortonTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Facility has rodents
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On 3/24/2022 @ , Licensing Program Analyst, Joelle Redding, made an unannounced visit to deliver findings on the above-referenced allegation.

During the investigation, the physical plant was inspected and interviews were conducted. LPA noted some rodent droppings in a couple of areas along the baseboards of the first classroom to the right of the main entrance and in some deep corners of the small foyer to the left of the main entrance. It is to be noted that the facility is an older building with many trees, shrubs and other wooded area surrounding it. Based on LPA’s observations and interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. As these areas weren't the primary areas that children are currently occupying while in care, this is a potential, rather than immediate hazard to children in care. A Type B deficiency under California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1) is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND WILL REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha PackTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2222
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/24/2022
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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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
02/08/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Joelle Redding
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 51-CC-20220208142415

FACILITY NAME:A CHILDREN'S GARDEN - ENCINITASFACILITY NUMBER:
376700273
ADMINISTRATOR:HORTON, CATHYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2241 WHISPER WIND LANETELEPHONE:
(760) 942-2327
CITY:ENCINITASSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92024
CAPACITY:42CENSUS: DATE:
03/24/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:40 AM
MET WITH:TIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Nap mats are not kept clean and sanitary
Drinking water provided to children is unsafe
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 3/24/2022 @ , Licensing Program Analyst, Joelle Redding, made an unannounced visit to deliver findings on the above-referenced allegations.

During the investigation LPA inspected the facility and conducted interviews. LPA did not note any unclean nap cots, however, the bottom sheets are not removed until the end of the week and, when not in use, are stacked atop of each other in an open closet. It is possible that if a rodent is in the facility, it could walk across the bedding atop the cot. With regard to unsafe water, the is an older building and does not use filtered water, however, lead testing is not currently required until January 1, 2023. Based on this information, the above-referenced allegations could not be conclusively proven or disproven. Therefore, they are considered Unsubstantiated. A finding that the complaint is Unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. No deficiencies are cited.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha PackTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2222
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/24/2022
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-20220208142415
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: A CHILDREN'S GARDEN - ENCINITAS
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700273
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/24/2022
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
03/31/2022
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)(1)
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Buildings and Grounds. (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors... (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Director states that they immediately cleaned up any dropping and started setting traps on the weekends when the kids are gone. Nothing has been caught. Director will continue to ensure that the facility is free of any rodent or insect activity and will employee a pest service if it becomes an issue. All staff has been made aware to watch for any problems and to ensure
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Based on LPA's inspection of the facility, there were two areas, one in the back corner of the small foyer to the left of the main enterance, and along the baseboard of the classroom to the right of the main entrance, where rodent droppings were observed. This is a potential hazard to the health and safety of children in care. LPA noted no droppings today.
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they clean thoroughly each day,

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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 PackTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2222
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/24/2022
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