376700780-9-21-2023-20-CC-DSAZ-CVVTT7-20230921150016

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700780
Report Date: 09/21/2023
Date Signed: 09/21/2023 03:00:23 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/21/2023 03:00 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:	OTAY PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	376700780
ADMINISTRATOR:	VERONICA DELGADO		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1651 ALBANY AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(619) 425-4311
CITY:	CHULA VISTA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91911
CAPACITY:	54	CENSUS: 13	DATE:	09/21/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:50 PM
MET WITH:	Maria Valadez, Lead Teacher		TIME COMPLETED:	03:10 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 9/21/2023, at 12:50 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) D. Sanchez, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Lead Teacher, Maria Valadez. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. This is an AM/PM half day program which operates year around schedule. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday. The morning program operates from 7:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and the afternoon program operates from 11:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. There are currently two classrooms in operation. The following ratios were observed: Classroom #804 (serves special ED children age 3 through 5 years): There were 3 children present with 3 staff members. Classroom #805 (serves children ages 3 through 5 years): There were 10 children with 4 staff members. 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. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe 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 hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. School cafeteria provides lunch and snacks for children in care. The storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available for indoors, but not readably available for outdoors. LPA observed children out in the playground area and noticed they did not have drinking water readably available for them. Staff stated that if a child wants to drink water, they walk child back inside the classroom to get their water bottle. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides 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: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767- 2210
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2023

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: OTAY PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700780
	VISIT DATE: 09/21/2023

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A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. 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 or at offsite activities. The name of the child care 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, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted and is online at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
LPA and Lead Teacher discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, California Megan’s Law (www.meganslaw.ca.gov), Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page, 809 D) An exit interview was conducted with Maria Valadez. Lead Teacher Maria was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058)
This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767- 2210
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2023

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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: OTAY PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700780
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/21/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101239.2(a)

Drinking Water

(a) Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having drinking water readily available for children while they are playing outside which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/29/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Lead Teacher stated that they will ensure to have drinking water readily available to children while they are outside. Facility shall send a written plan to the San Diego Child Care Regional Office (SDCCRO) explaining how they will ensure to have drinking water available to children while playing outside.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767- 2210
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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