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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700820
Report Date: 06/23/2021
Date Signed: 06/29/2021 03:46:29 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:HONEY BEAR PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE CENTER - INFANTFACILITY NUMBER:
376700820
ADMINISTRATOR:REBECA GARCIAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:4426 MENTONE STREETTELEPHONE:
(619) 224-4733
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92107
CAPACITY:53CENSUS: 28DATE:
06/23/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:28 AM
MET WITH:Michelle ParkerTIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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On 06/29/21, at 11:28 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Rajani Goudreau, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Vice President, Michelle Parker. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. This is a full day program, which operates year around. Facility operation hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are currently four classrooms in operation (Baby Bears A, Baby Bears B, Baby Bears C, Cuddle Bears). The following ratios were observed:

Classroom Cuddle Bears (serves children 0 through 24 months ): nine children with three staff members
Classroom Baby Bears A (serves children 0 through 24 months ): two children with one staff members
Classroom Baby Bears B (serves children 0 through 24 months ):11 children with three staff members
Classroom Baby Bears C (serves children 0 through 24 months ): six children with two staff members
There were 28 children present with nine staff members.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises, per LPA observation. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. LPA did not observe any poisons during the inspection. LPA informed the director all poisons shall be kept in a locked storage area. Furniture and equipment in the classrooms 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. All kitchen, food preparation and 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 both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. There is a working carbon monoxide detector located in the facility. See LIC809-C continuation page...
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rajani GoudreauTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2215
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2021
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: HONEY BEAR PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE CENTER - INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700820
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2021
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Section 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. Services are in place.

LPA discussed the following: 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, two type B deficiencies are being cited during today’s inspection. An exit interview was conducted with the licensee representative. The following reports were discussed and provided: LIC809, LIC809-C, LIC809-D, Appeal rights (LIC 9058) and Notice of Site (LIC 9213). LPA informed the director the Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's date.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rajani GoudreauTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2215
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2021
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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: HONEY BEAR PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE CENTER - INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700820
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2021
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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 off site activities. The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. There is a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than four infants 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, medical assessment, and individual feeding plan. 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. Staff records contain documentation of meeting qualification requirements. Snack menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. The facility has sufficient age appropriate furniture, and equipment including cribs, cots or mats, changing tables and feeding chairs. There is indoor and outdoor activity space for infants that is physically separate.

Each crib, mat or cot is occupied by only one infant at time and cribs are kept free from all loose articles including blankets and pillows and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and on file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 24 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Staff-infant ratio requirements are being met while infants are sleeping. During file review, seven children's records had expired Needs and Services Plans; Children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6,#7 (See LIC811 - Confidential names list). LPA informed the licensee representative written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy. In addition, Staff are not documenting physical sleeping checks including the following: date, infants name, time and initials of staff. LPA informed licensee representative of the regulations regarding responsibility for providing care and supervision for infants. The Safe Sleep Regulations were provided during the inspection.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rajani GoudreauTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2215
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2021
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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: HONEY BEAR PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE CENTER - INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700820
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2021
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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07/29/2021
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101429 -Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants. (a) -In addition ...the following shall apply: (2)...(C)-Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review...This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Based on file review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as infant classrooms: Baby Bears B, Baby Bears C and Cuddle bears did not document the 15 minute sleeping checks, which poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
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The plan of correction shall be submitted by 07/29/21.
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101419.3 - Modifications to Infant Needs and Services Plan. (a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy.This requirement was not met as evidenced by:

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Based on file review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, as seven infants had expired needs and services plans on file, which poses a potential health and safety risk to the children 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: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rajani GoudreauTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2215
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/29/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/29/2021
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