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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES
Community Care Licensing
FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
Facility Number:
376701061
Report Date:
05/25/2023
Date Signed:
05/25/2023 04:52:10 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
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7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO
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CA
92108
FACILITY NAME:
VINE LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER:
376701061
ADMINISTRATOR:
ANA LOPEZ
FACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:
2130 ULRIC STREET
TELEPHONE:
(858) 974-1222
CITY:
SAN DIEGO
STATE:
CA
ZIP CODE:
92111
CAPACITY:
108
CENSUS:
92
DATE:
05/25/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:
Required - 1 Year
UNANNOUNCED
TIME BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:
Ana Lopez
TIME COMPLETED:
04:20 PM
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On 5/25/23 at 1:30 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Keturah Lane and Gerald Poindexter visited the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Director Ana Lopez and proceeded to tour the facility. Census was as follows:
Classroom Monkeys: 22 children with staff members: Elizabeth Carpio and Ebone Singleton (11 children were inside & 11 children were outside on playground)
Classroom Ladybugs: 21 children with staff members: Amber Mallobox-MacCartee and Estrella Andrade
Classroom Bumblebees: 22 children with staff members: Maria Cabrera and Maria Ossmen-Conway
Butterflies: 16 children with staff members Daniela Navarrete and Briana Gomez
Classroom Dragonflies: 11 children with staff member Martha Villalba (Ms. Patty)
Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed. Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation. Floors appear to be clean and safe. Drinking water is readily accessible. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets with appropriate temperature. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. Bathroom is lighted and has ventilation. Food service area consists of a kitchen which is clean and free of hazards. Menu is posted. Adequate food is available for meals. Cleaning supplies are kept separate from food and are inaccessible to children. Storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers and are kept in good repair. Storage areas for poisons are locked. Director stated there are no firearms or other weapons on the premises. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers at 45 F or less. The facility appears to be free of insects and rodents. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility. (continued on LIC809-C...)
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:
Monica Cuddy
TELEPHONE:
(619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:
Keturah Lane
TELEPHONE:
(619) 767-2223
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE:
05/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my
licensing
appeal rights as
explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE:
05/25/2023
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
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7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO
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CA
92108
FACILITY NAME:
VINE LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER:
376701061
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE:
05/25/2023
DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101226(e)(1)(B)
Health-Related Services
(e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (1) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be centrally stored in accordance with the requirements specified below: (B) Each container shall have an unaltered label.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA observation and review of medications, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 children's medications that did not have prescription labels which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date:
06/08/2023
Plan of Correction
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Director stated she will obtain prescription labels for the inhalers and epi-pens for children that are missing them and provide pictures via e-mail to LPA Lane by 6/8/23 via e-mail: Keturah.Lane@dss.ca.gov
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 9 staff records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date:
06/08/2023
Plan of Correction
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Director stated she will e-mail updated mandated reporter certificates for staff members S2 & S3 via e-mail to Keturah.Lane@dss.ca.gov by 6/8/23.
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:
Monica Cuddy
TELEPHONE:
(619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:
Keturah Lane
TELEPHONE:
(619) 767-2223
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE:
05/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my
appeal rights as
explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE:
05/25/2023
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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
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7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO
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CA
92108
FACILITY NAME:
VINE LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER:
376701061
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE:
05/25/2023
DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements
(1) 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 9 staff records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date:
06/08/2023
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Director stated she would e-mail LPA Lane negative TB test for staff member S1 by 6/8/23 to: Keturah.Lane@dss.ca.gov
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(2)
Personnel Requirements
(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of 9 staff records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date:
06/08/2023
Plan of Correction
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Director stated she will e-mail LIC503 health screening report for staff member (S1) to LPA Lane by 6/8/23 (Keturah.Lane@dss.ca.gov)
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:
Monica Cuddy
TELEPHONE:
(619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:
Keturah Lane
TELEPHONE:
(619) 767-2223
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE:
05/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my
appeal rights as
explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE:
05/25/2023
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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
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7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO
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CA
92108
FACILITY NAME:
VINE LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER:
376701061
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE:
05/25/2023
DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216.1(b)
Teacher Qualifications and Duties
(b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below:
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 classrooms. A total of 4 staff members (2 staff in classroom Ladybugs and 2 staff in classroom Butterflies did not meet teacher qualifications and did not have sufficient number of units which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date:
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Director stated she will provide a written plan explaining how each classroom will have a fully qualified teacher at all times supervising teacher aides and provide via e-mail to LPA Lane by 6/8/23 via e-mail: Keturah.Lane@dss.ca.gov
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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:
Monica Cuddy
TELEPHONE:
(619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:
Keturah Lane
TELEPHONE:
(619) 767-2223
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE:
05/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my
appeal rights as
explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE:
05/25/2023
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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
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7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO
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CA
92108
FACILITY NAME:
VINE LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER:
376701061
VISIT DATE:
05/25/2023
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Outdoor play area is a fenced playground with sufficient material for cushioning. There are no bodies of water at this facility. Climbing structures, swings and slides are securely fixed to the ground. Area has canopies used for shade. Equipment is age appropriate. Area has drinking water readily accessible and grounds are free of debris or potential hazards.
LPA reviewed medication storage. LPA observed 4 children with inhalers that did not have prescription label attached. One of the children also had an epi-pen that was expired and without a prescription label. Staff member S1 did not have health screening documentation or negative TB on file. At least one staff member has current CPR and First Aid certifications. Staff members S2 and S3 did not have mandated reporter training on file. All staff had required immunizations. Four staff members (S1, S3, S4 and S5) did not meet teacher qualifications and did not have sufficient units. There was not a qualified teacher in room Ladybugs or Butterflies at time of LPA's inspection. Sign ins are through Brightwheel app. Children’s records contain admission agreements and medical assessment. 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. 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.
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. (continued on LIC809-C...)
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:
Monica Cuddy
TELEPHONE:
(619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:
Keturah Lane
TELEPHONE:
(619) 767-2223
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE:
05/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as
explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE:
05/25/2023
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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
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7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO
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CA
92108
FACILITY NAME:
VINE LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER:
376701061
VISIT DATE:
05/25/2023
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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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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
Pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following Type B deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D).
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Director Ana Lopez. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
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/inspection-process
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME:
Monica Cuddy
TELEPHONE:
(619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:
Keturah Lane
TELEPHONE:
(619) 767-2223
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE:
05/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as
explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE:
05/25/2023
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