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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700424
Report Date: 12/05/2019
Date Signed: 12/05/2019 02:17:30 PM

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:SCRIPPS EXPLORING ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
376700424
ADMINISTRATOR:COLLINS, CHRISTINEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:9855 ERMA ROAD, STE. 128TELEPHONE:
(858) 693-3702
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92131
CAPACITY:166CENSUS: 122DATE:
12/05/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:Christine Collins and Taylor Markevicz TIME COMPLETED:
11:59 AM
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(3) Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Selina Siao and Michael Morales-DeSilvestore conducted an unannounced random inspection. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Director Christine Collins and Assistant Director Taylor Markevicz proceeded to tour the facility. Not all the required forms were posted as facility recently painted their wall. The following ratios were observed: Room 4 (Manta Rays) had 14 children supervised by teachers America Uribe-Salas and Cristina Osorno. Room 5 (Clownfish) had 8 children 8 children inside the classroom supervised by teacher Yohana Angulo and 10 children were outside the playground supervised by teacher Marivic Coros. Room 6 (Seahorse) toddler classroom had 11 children supervised by teacher Lacey Roche and Francesca Toscano. Room 7(Jellyfish) toddler classroom had 10 children supervised by teacher Katie Silva and Yulia Grigoryan. Room 8 (Sea Otters) had 12 children supervised by Samantha Rose. Room 9 (Seals) had 12 children supervised by teachers Nicholas Viele and Stephanie Caraveo. Room 10 (Pufferfish) had 9 children supervised by teacher Monica Curiel and Crystal Farmer. Room 11 (Shark) had 18 children supervised by teacher Dianne Greene and Virginia Cunningham. Room 12 (Dolphins) had 18 children supervised by teachers Haley Burg and Paulina Romero. Appropriate ratios were observed during the inspection. Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation and drinking water is available for children. Storage cubbies are readily available, and room accommodates class size. Napping equipment consists of cots which are kept in classroom. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets with appropriate temperature. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. Bathroom is lighted and has ventilation. Food service area consists of a kitchen which is clean. Snack menu is posted. Adequate food is available for snacks. Cleaning supplies are kept out of reach of children. Outdoor play area is a fenced playground with soft rubber cushioning at the preschool playground. The toddler
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Selina SiaoTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2217
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2019
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: SCRIPPS EXPLORING ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700424
VISIT DATE: 12/05/2019
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playground have turf under the little tikes slides. Climbing structures are securely fixed to the ground. Area has multiple tarps used for shade. Equipment is age appropriate and separated preschool and toddler. Drinking water is available for children outside the playground. The playgrounds are free of debris or potential hazards. LPA reviewed sign in sheets, first aid supplies and reviewed medication policy and storage, all areas are within compliance. Isolation area is the Director's office. Personnel and client records were reviewed. Reporting requirements was also reviewed. All personnel have required criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA reviewed Emergency Disaster Plan and last fire drill was conducted on 10/08/2019. Facility has an operating carbon monoxide detector.

Facility has at least one staff member that has a valid EMSA approved CPR/FA when children are in care. Per new Senate Bill 792 pertaining to immunizations, which require all adults in daycare operation to have proof of immunizations for; Measles, Pertussis and Influenza. All/most staff members has current verification of required immunizations.

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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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 following items were discussed with facility representative: Corporal punishment, smoking is not allowed in day care. Facility was provided with information regarding Heat Related Illness, best practice on supervision, latest car seat poster and effects of lead exposure and reporting responsibilities were discussed.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Selina SiaoTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2217
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2019
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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: SCRIPPS EXPLORING ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700424
VISIT DATE: 12/05/2019
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The following handouts were provided to the licensee today:
  • PIN 19-10-CCP – U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall
  • PIN 19-09-CCP – Head Lice Information for Child Care Providers
  • Health & Human Services Agency Guidance on Head Lice Prevention and Control
  • PIN 19-08-CCP – CA Department of Public Health New Pre-Kindergarten Immunization requirements
  • PIN 19-06-CCP – U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall
  • PIN 19-02-CCP – Safe Sleep Awareness Campaign


Child Care Providers can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINS through the DSS website at www.ccld.ca.gov . LPA discussed California Megan's Law website at www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

Refer to the next page LIC 809D for deficiency citation.



An exit interview was conducted, and appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was provided and to be posted at the facility for 30 days. Failure to keep notice posted will result in a civil penalty of $100.00
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Selina SiaoTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2217
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2019
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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: SCRIPPS EXPLORING ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700424
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/05/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
12/20/2019
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All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Room 5 (Clownfish) had food inside the trash can that does not have a lid. This poses a potential health and safety risk to clients in care.

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along with staff members signature to licensing no later than 12/20/2019.
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The authorized representative shall be provided with a copy of the needs and services plan and any subsequent updates. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: the children in the
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two toddlers classrooms that are under 24 months were not given a needs and service plan per Director. This poses a potential health and safety risk to clients in care.
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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: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Selina SiaoTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2217
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/05/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/05/2019
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