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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700562
Report Date: 06/23/2023
Date Signed: 06/23/2023 12:38:27 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 06/23/2023 12:38 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108



FACILITY NAME:BRIGHT HORIZONS AT ENCINITASFACILITY NUMBER:
376700562
ADMINISTRATOR:PAULA MERCERFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1430 AMARGOSA DRIVETELEPHONE:
(760) 942-0500
CITY:ENCINITASSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92024
CAPACITY:130CENSUS: 75DATE:
06/23/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Administrative Assistant Sarah GoldmanTIME COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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On 6/23/2023 at 9:15 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Joelle Redding, met with Administrative Assistant, Sarah Goldman, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. The Director, Paula Mercer, was out today and Assistant Director Tasia Lattanzio was out for the morning and returned to complete the visit at approximately 11:30 a.m.

There were 75 children present with 11 teachers and an Aide as follows: 8 children with two teachers in the Grandview room, 14 children with two teachers in the Beacons room, 17 children with two teachers in the Moonlight room, 12 children with a teacher in the Stonesteps room, 16 children with two teachers and an Aide (with units) in the Swami's room and 10 children and with two teachers in the Seaside room. Facility is within ratio and capacity.

LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean, orderly and 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 are a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. Facility provides all food. There is kitchen which is clean and sanitary. 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 lunch/snack 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. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is stored separately, and mats are disinfected after use. Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between mats for easy passage and they are not blocking entrances or exits.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2222
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2023
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: BRIGHT HORIZONS AT ENCINITAS
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700562
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2023
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Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Any waste water used to clean is being discarded after use. Medications are kept either in the emergency backpack in the classroom or centrally located in the office, 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.

Outdoor play areas are fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade..Age appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground. Portable water is used outdoors. There are no bodies of water, firearms or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detector is operational and located in the kitchen. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The last emergency drill was logged on 4/21/23. The facility does not transport children.

LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. There are several staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Facility uses an in-house mandated reporter training, approved by Community Care Licensing. All staff have current certifications on file.



Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is the administrative offices up front. Reporting requirements for communicable diseases, including positive Covid-19 results in children or staff, were discussed to include contact with County Department of Public Health for guidance (619-692-8499) and Licensing (619-767-2248) to report the unusual incident for three or more cases.

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/. Services are in place today.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2222
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2023
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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: BRIGHT HORIZONS AT ENCINITAS
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700562
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2023
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 Assistant 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 verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Date of completion was 9/22 and there were no exceedances.

Assistant 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.

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.

LPA conducted child care quality management interview with Assistant Director Tasia Lattanzio. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Assistant Director,,During the exit interview, the Assistant Director confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

No deficiencies are cited. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND WILL REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2222
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2023
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Document Has Been Signed on 06/23/2023 12:38 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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: BRIGHT HORIZONS AT ENCINITAS
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700562

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101226(e)(3)(A)
Health Related Services. In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications…Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met…Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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:Based on observation, the medication on hand for Child #1 expired in 2/2023. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children s in care.
POC Due Date: 07/07/2023
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Assistant Director stated that parent has been contacted to provide a current medication and a plan will be established to ensure that medications on hand are current at all times. A copy of this plan and proof of the current medication for Child #1 will be provided to Licensing by the plan of correction date.

Type B
Section Cited
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101216(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements. All personnel, including the licensee, administrator and volunteers, shall be in good health and shall be physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks…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
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Based on file review, Staff #1 did not have a TB test administered within the 12 months prior or 7 days of hire. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 07/07/2023
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Assistant Director states that she will ensure Staff #1 has a TB test administered and the results will be sent to Licensing by the plan of correction date.
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 AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2222
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2023
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