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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700784
Report Date: 01/22/2025
Date Signed: 01/22/2025 12:00:23 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/22/2025 12:00 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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	GROW SMART CHILDREN'S ACADEMY -SPRING VALLEY		FACILITY NUMBER:	376700784
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	JIOVANNA RUIZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	8735 JAMACHA BOULEVARD		TELEPHONE:	(619) 479-7577
CITY:	SPRING VALLEY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91977
CAPACITY: 43	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 34	CENSUS: 26	DATE:	01/22/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	Blanca Villegas and Armen Arshakian		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:20 PM

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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 1/22/2025, at 9:15am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA met with Facility Representative, Blanca Villegas and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. LPA inspected and toured the indoor and outdoor of the facility. At 9:55am, Armen Arshakian, Facility Administrator arrived to the facility. This is a full day program which operates all year round. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday 6:00am – 6:30pm. There are currently two (2) classrooms in operation. The following ratios were observed: Room 1 (serves children age 2 through 5 years): 14 children and two (2) teachers Room 2 (serves children age 2 through 5 years): 12 children and one (1) teacher Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other hazardous items were not made inaccessible to children during time of inspection. LPA observed the following items accessible to children during the time of inspection: several containers of sunscreen located in a lower cabinet in Room 1 with a safety latch that was unlocked; Clorox wipes, two (2) bottles of Lysol under a changing table located in the bathroom inside of Room 1: adult scissors on a counter in Room 2. Facility Representative removed the items during the time of inspection. Kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and rodents. Solid waste storage containers have tight fitting covers and are in good repair. Playground equipment is in safe condition. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. Facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The last fire/disaster was conducted and documented on 1/13/2025. See LIC 809C Continuation...

Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
Vicky Williamson	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2201
	DATE: 01/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025

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

FACILITY NAME: GROW SMART CHILDREN'S ACADEMY -SPRING VALLEY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700784
	VISIT DATE: 01/22/2025

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Facility Representative stated that there are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed no bodies of water on the premises during the time of inspection. Facility Representative stated there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises.

Facility Representative stated that the facility provides breakfast, lunch, and filtered drinking water is provided. Menus are posted weekly.

Facility Representative 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.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than twelve (12) children in care.

At least one person trained in Pediatric CPR/First Aid is present when children are at the facility. The name of the facility representative and the fully qualified teacher designated to act in the facility representative’s absence has been reported to the Department. Facility uses electronic sign in /sign out procedures. Facility Representative was reminded that the person who signs the child in and out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day.

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.
See LIC 809C Continuation...

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky Williamson	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025

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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: GROW SMART CHILDREN'S ACADEMY -SPRING VALLEY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700784
	VISIT DATE: 01/22/2025

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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS, however their are no children receiving IMS at this time. 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-care-centers/.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed - related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

LPA discussed and provided Facility Representative with the following: childcare advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248.

Please visit the Guardian web page and set-up your Guardian account. https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian If you have any questions regarding Guardian, please contact CDSS at email: guardian@dss.ca.gov

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. See LIC 809C Continuation...

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky Williamson	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025

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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: GROW SMART CHILDREN'S ACADEMY -SPRING VALLEY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700784
	VISIT DATE: 01/22/2025

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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.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 809D.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Armen Arshakian, Facility Administrator. Appeal Rights, and Notice of Site Visit were given. Notice of Site Visit is required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. LPA observed Notice of Site Visit posted on the bulletin board in the lobby.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky Williamson	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025

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Document Has Been Signed on 01/22/2025 12:00 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Vicky Williamson On 01/22/2025 at 11:24 AM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: GROW SMART CHILDREN'S ACADEMY -SPRING VALLEY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700784
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/22/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238(g)

Buildings and Grounds

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. 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 that LPA observed sunscreen, clorox wipes, two bottles of Lysol spray accessible to children in Room1 and adult scissors located on a counter in Room 2 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/22/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility Representative, Blanca Villegas removed the items to a locked cabinet during the time of inspection.

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:

Tulam Vu

TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Vicky Williamson

TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2201

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025

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