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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701009
Report Date: 12/20/2023
Date Signed: 12/20/2023 04:15:23 PM


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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:HIGHER LEARNING ACADEMY - INFANTSFACILITY NUMBER:
376701009
ADMINISTRATOR:MAURICE AGNESFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:9467 JAMACHA BOULEVARD SUITE 7TELEPHONE:
(619) 300-6964
CITY:SPRING VALLEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91977
CAPACITY:20CENSUS: 14DATE:
12/20/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:Director Renece McMorrisTIME COMPLETED:
04:25 PM
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On 12/20/2023 at 9:45AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luigi Gargaro conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director Renece McMorris. Ms. McMorris was recently named facility director and a director change packet was submitted to licensing on 12/19/23. LPA will locate packet in office and update the director change this month. This is a full day program which operates year-round. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday 6:00am – 6:00pm. The director and LPA proceeded to tour the facility together. The following ratios were observed for the sole infant classroom which is separated into a mobile infant and non-mobile infant room. In the non-mobile infant room, two children were being supervised by teacher Ruth Manes. In the mobile infant room, 12 children were being supervised by teachers Maribel Camberos, Gabriela Coleman, (substitute teacher) Shanice Bridges and aide Judith Orozco. All staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility

Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation and drinking water is available for the children. Storage cubbies are readily available, and the rooms accommodate class size. Napping equipment consists of cribs for younger infants and napping cots for the older infants. All changing tables are located next to respective sinks. Facility provides the children’s snacks and meals that are stored and prepared in the on-site facility kitchen. Cleaning supplies are kept out of reach of children.



Outdoor area for infants is separate from preschool outdoor area and has sufficient shade. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Play equipment is age appropriate for the children in care. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors with the use of children's individual sippy cups that are filled with water from filtered facility water dispensers.

LPA reviewed sign in sheets and medication policy and storage. Director confirmed that currently no infants in care have any medication that is being administered to them. Isolation area is the filing room office. Personnel and client records were reviewed. The facility has not been maintaining an updated needs and services plan for infants in care after their initial assessment or an individual safe sleeping plan for the younger infants (12 months and under).
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/20/2023
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: HIGHER LEARNING ACADEMY - INFANTS
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701009

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/20/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101439(d)(2)
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(d) Swings, playpens and all such equipment and furniture shall be assembled or installed according to the manufacturer's instructions, and shall be maintained in good repair and safe condition. (2) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.846.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on analyst observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as two prohibited baby rockers were found in the non-mobile infant room which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 12/21/2023
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Director was provided with a copy of the prohibited child care equipment flyer so that she has a reference for which items are and are not allowed in facilities. Director states she will remove the equipment by the end of the day and send analyst an e-mail attesting to the equipments removal by 12/21/23 to complete the correction.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.954
Licensure Requirements
Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on analyst observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the infant classroom was not found to currently have an installed carbon monoxide detector which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 12/26/2023
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Director stated that some remodeling was done in the classrooms and a previously installed detector may have been removed. The director stated that she will purchase a carbon monoxide detector and install it and send analyst a photo of the installed detector and its purchase receipt by 12/26/23 to complete the correction.
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 GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/20/2023
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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: HIGHER LEARNING ACADEMY - INFANTS
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701009

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/20/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101419.2(b)(2)
Infant Needs and Services Plan
(b) The needs and services plan shall be in writing and shall include the following: (2) Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on analyst record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as they have not been maintaining the LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan for any of their enrolled infants which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 01/22/2024
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Director states she will have the parents of the six enrolled infants under 12 months of age complete the LiC 9227 and then send analyst a copy of the completed forms for three infants of her choosing for analyst to review by 01/22/24 to complete the correction.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101419.3(a)
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 is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on analyst record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as they have not being maintaining an updated needs and services plan for infants in care after completing their initial ones which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 01/22/2024
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Director states she will complete an updated needs and services plan with the parents of all infants in care who require one and send analyst a copy of the updated plans for five infants of her choosing and a written statement attesting that all children's updated plans have been completed by 01/22/24 to complete the correction.
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 GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/20/2023
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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: HIGHER LEARNING ACADEMY - INFANTS
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701009
VISIT DATE: 12/20/2023
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All staff members completed the required mandated online child abuse training. Facility has at least one staff on site with a valid EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid certificates. LPA reviewed Emergency Disaster Plan and last fire drill was conducted on 11/26/23 while the last earthquake drill was conducted on 10/27/23. Facility does not have an operating carbon monoxide detector located in the infant center.

This facility currently is not dispensing any medication to children in care. Licensee is aware that an Incidental Medical Services - IMS - plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 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

Licensee representative was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. The ABC’S of Safe Sleep: Sleep is Safest: Alone, on their Back in an empty Crib on a firm mattress.

Child Care Providers can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINS through the DSS website at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe. LPA discussed California Megan's Law with provider and advised her to go on the website at www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2023
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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: HIGHER LEARNING ACADEMY - INFANTS
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701009
VISIT DATE: 12/20/2023
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

All unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619)767-2203.

See related LIC809D for four Type B violations issued during today's visit.

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: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2023
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