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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701061
Report Date: 09/25/2024
Date Signed: 09/25/2024 11:52:53 AM


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108



FACILITY NAME:VINE LEARNING CENTER, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
376701061
ADMINISTRATOR:ANA LOPEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2130 ULRIC STREETTELEPHONE:
(858) 974-1222
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92111
CAPACITY:108CENSUS: 43DATE:
09/25/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:31 AM
MET WITH:Ana LopezTIME COMPLETED:
12:10 PM
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On 9/25/2024, LPA Nancy Diaz conducted an unannounced inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted facility entry by Maria Cabrera (Ass't Director). Site Director Ana Lopez arrived a few minutes into inspection. LPA toured the facility with Maria Crabrera. Observed present today were 43 preschool children. Program operates Monday-Friday; 6:30AM-5:30PM.

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. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Site Director, Ass't Director and one staff are trained in CPR and Pediatric First aid and were present today.

Medications are kept in a safe place, inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All toilets, handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors are clean and safe. The child care center was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. Facility maintains a carbon monoxide detector that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 of Part 2 of Division 12.

The kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas are kept clean, free of litter. Food are protected against contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have a tight-fitting covers that are kept on and in good repair.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy DiazTELEPHONE: (619) 929-2327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/25/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/25/2024
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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108


FACILITY NAME: VINE LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701061

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/25/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)(2)
Buildings and Grounds
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (2) The licensee shall safely dispose of water and any disinfectants/solutions that have been used for cleaning.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed a standing cleaning water in a bucket in the Monkey's room accessible to day care children during a tour of the facility. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/25/2024
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CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY. Staff dumped the cleaning water immediately. Ms. Lopez will conduct an all staff meeting with her teachers to remind them about not leaving standing water accessible to children. Staff Meeting will be conducted on October 3, 2024.
Type A
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:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During tour of the classroom, LPA observed canisters of Lysol and and containers of Lysol wipes kept in unlatched cabinet in the Monkeys room that are accessible to day care children. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/25/2024
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CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY. Staff removed the canisters of Lysol and containers of Lysol wipes and made them inaccessible to children.
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: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy DiazTELEPHONE: (619) 929-2327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/25/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/25/2024
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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108


FACILITY NAME: VINE LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701061

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/25/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101226(e)(1)
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:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed an expired Epi-pen stored in the Butterflies room. This posesd a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/02/2024
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Child's parent was notified immediately about the expired Epi-pen. Proof of correction shall be submitted to the department no later than 10/2/2024.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)
Buildings and Grounds
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Dirty mops and brooms were observed accessible to children in the Monkeys, Ladybugs, Bumble bees and Butterflies rooms. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/25/2024
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CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY. Staff was observed placing the dirty end of the broom/mop facing upwards so that children will not access it.
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: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy DiazTELEPHONE: (619) 929-2327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/25/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/25/2024
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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108


FACILITY NAME: VINE LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701061

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/25/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff Angie Gilmore was missing a copy of Health screening on file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/02/2024
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Ana Lopez stated that she will send her staff to obtain a Health Screening and submit a copy to the department no later than 10/2/2024.
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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: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy DiazTELEPHONE: (619) 929-2327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/25/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/25/2024
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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: VINE LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701061
VISIT DATE: 09/25/2024
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Playground equipment was observed to be in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space are maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment was cushioned with material that absorbs a fall.

Children were observed to be under the supervision of qualified staff. Facility was observed to be within ratio. An isolation area has been designated for children who becomes ill during the day.

Children’s records were reviewed today. All required forms were on file. Menus are posted in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative. All children are signed in/out by a representative who uses a full legal signature and has recorded the time of day. Child’s record also contain a medical assessment.

Staff have completed the mandated reporter training (effective 3/2018). This training shall be renewed every two years. All staff have immunization record indicating that they have been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles.

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 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-carecenters/.

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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy DiazTELEPHONE: (619) 929-2327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024
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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: VINE LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701061
VISIT DATE: 09/25/2024
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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 informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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

Type A & B deficiencies were cited today.

LPA Nancy Diaz informed Site Director, Ana Lopez that this report dated September 25, 2024 documents Two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Also, LPA Nancy Diaz informed Ana Lopez to provide a copy of this licensing report dated September 25, 2024 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy DiazTELEPHONE: (619) 929-2327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024
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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: VINE LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701061
VISIT DATE: 09/25/2024
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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Ana Lopez. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights (LIC9058), were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy DiazTELEPHONE: (619) 929-2327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024
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