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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700288
Report Date: 05/19/2023
Date Signed: 05/19/2023 12:36:58 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/19/2023 12:36 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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	JOHN OTIS PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	376700288
ADMINISTRATOR:	CHARMAINE LAWSON		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	621 EAST 18TH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(619) 336-8800
CITY:	NATIONAL CITY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91950
CAPACITY:	24	CENSUS: 11	DATE:	05/19/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:45 AM
MET WITH:	Linnette Gonzalez Castaneda		TIME COMPLETED:	12:50 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 05/19/2023 at 9:45 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Michelle Hood, was greeted by teacher Sylvia Gallardo and teachers aide Selfa Alvarez for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Mid-inspection the director Linnette Gonzalez Castenada arrived with the staff files. There were 11 children present with 1 teacher and 1 teachers aide in the pre-school classroom. The facility is within ratio and capacity. Program operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. This is a full day program. LPA toured the facility. The room was clean, orderly and at a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games, and toys are safe, age-appropriate, and in good repair. There is a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes have tight-fitting lids and are in good repair. Food is stored in covered containers at 45 degrees or less and there is no expired or contaminated food present. Staff preparing food are using proper personal hygiene and food service practices. The food meets the nutritional requirements per regulation and is of good quality and proper quantity. The meal menu is posted, changes are recorded, and menus are stored for 30 days. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Drinking water is readily available through a hydrating station. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is stored separately, and mats are disinfected after use. The facility has ensured that there is adequate space between mat for easy passage and that mats/cots are not blocking entrances or exits. Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is in the health office. The facility has sufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Reporting requirements for positive Covid-19 results in children or staff were discussed to include contact with the County Department of Public Health for guidance (619-692-8499) and Licensing (619-767-2248) to report the unusual incident. LPA reviewed sign-in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records, and a sample of children's records. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. The facility is reminded the Mandated Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Gray	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2241
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/19/2023

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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: JOHN OTIS PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700288
	VISIT DATE: 05/19/2023

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Hand washing and toileting areas are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Any waste water used to clean is discarded after use. Medications are kept, inaccessible to children. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. The program shares the pre-school playground with the TK children. There's no shared playground waiver on file. The director will ensure the TK is not using the pre-school playground until a waiver is in place. The director was advised to contact and submit the waiver to the assigned LPA. Age-appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground. Hydrating station is used to fill the child's water jug before the children go outside. There are no bodies of water, firearms, or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detector is operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets the regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The facility does not transport children.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

The director 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 the 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.

The following needs to be updated: LIC 500 - Personnel Report and LIC 308 - Designation of Facility Responsibility. The previous director Charmaine Lawson is listed; however, the assigned LPA is in the process of making the director change to Linnette Gonzalez Castandea.

LPA conducted a childcare quality management interview with Linnette. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the director. The licensing report, appeal rights, and notice of site visit will be emailed to the director due to the LPA's printer issue. No deficiencies are cited. NOTICE OF SITE WILL REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Gray	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2241
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/19/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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