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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701065
Report Date: 12/29/2022
Date Signed: 12/29/2022 09:30:41 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/29/2022 09:30 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:	EARLY LEARNERS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	376701065
ADMINISTRATOR:	CELENE MARIN		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	9585 CANDIDA STREET		TELEPHONE:	(858) 530-8200
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92126
CAPACITY:	28	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	12/29/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	07:52 AM
MET WITH:	Celene Marin		TIME COMPLETED:	09:45 AM

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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 12/29/2022 @ 7:52AM, LPA Nancy Diaz conducted an unannounced inspection. LPA met with Celene Marin, Site Director. Observed present today were a total of 6 infants in the following rooms - Room #2 with 5 children and staff Nhu Nguyen & Destinee Simmons and Room #1 with 1 infant and staff Breanna Armas. A tour of the facility was conducted. There are 4 classrooms designated, only 2 are being utilized today due to low attendance. Program operates Monday-Friday, 7AM to 6PM. 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 and several staff trained in CPR and Pediatric First aid were present today. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are inaccessible. 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: Tashima Daniel	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2242
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2207
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/29/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/29/2022

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: EARLY LEARNERS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701065
	VISIT DATE: 12/29/2022

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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.

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. Children's food are brought in from home. 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 records reviewed today contain a health screening as required by the regulation.
The majority of 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tashima Daniel	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2242
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2207
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/29/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/29/2022

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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: EARLY LEARNERS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701065
	VISIT DATE: 12/29/2022

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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.

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.

NO DEFICIENCY CITED TODAY.

Exit interview was conducted and licensing report was reviewed with the director, Celene Marin

A copy of the licensing report and notice of site visit were provided with the director. Notice of site visit was observed posted and shall remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tashima Daniel	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2242
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2207
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/29/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/29/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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