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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701085
Report Date: 10/14/2021
Date Signed: 10/14/2021 10:22:06 AM



STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/08/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Nancy Diaz
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 51-CC-20211008151908
FACILITY NAME:RIDGE CITY PRESCHOOL & DAYCAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376701085
ADMINISTRATOR:BREE ZUELZKEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6866 LINDA VISTA ROADTELEPHONE:
(858) 277-1442
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92111
CAPACITY:47CENSUS: 17DATE:
10/14/2021
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:00 AM
MET WITH:Bree ZuelzkeTIME COMPLETED:
09:00 AM
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Staff and children do not wear masks at facility.
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On 10/14/21 @ 8AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nancy Diaz conducted an unannounced inspection in reference to the above allegation. Met with site director, Bree Zuelzke and Gloria Hughes (future director). A tour of the classrooms was conducted. There were 17 preschool children observed in the following rooms: Room #12 with 1 child and staff Emilee Cranford; Room #10 with 8 children and staff Brenda Garcia & Sierra Delapaz; Room #6 with 4 children and staff Judith Chadwick and Room #4 with Mariam White & Cindy Villegas with 4 children. On 8/6/21 LPA Keturah Lane provided the facility a handout on CDPH Guidance for Child Care Providers mandating staff and children over the age of 2 years to wear masks indoors. On 9/30/21 a Technical Assistance Advisory Notes was provided by LPA Joelle Redding reminding facility representative about the current County Guidelines requiring staff and children over the age of 2 years to wear masks indoors.
LPA interviewed 5 staff today and they admitted to removing their masks inside the classroom during circle time. LPA also observed classroom #12 with 6 children not wearing masks.
(CONTINUED)
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tashima DanielTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2242
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy DiazTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2207
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/14/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/14/2021
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 51-CC-20211008151908
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: RIDGE CITY PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701085
VISIT DATE: 10/14/2021
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Based on LPAs interview with staff and observation of the preschool classroom #12 the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore the findings is substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

TYPE A DEFICIENCY IS CITED. TYPE A DEFICIENCY IF NOT CORRECTED POSES AN IMMEDIATE RISK TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY OR PERSONAL RIGHTS OF CHILDREN IN CARE.

Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months.

Exit interview was conducted with Bree Zuelzke and Gloria Hughes. Appeal rights were discussed. Written copy was provided today with a copy of this report. Notice of site Visit was observed posted. This notice shall remain posted with a copy of visit report for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tashima DanielTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2242
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy DiazTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2207
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/14/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/14/2021
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Control Number 51-CC-20211008151908
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: RIDGE CITY PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701085
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/14/2021
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
10/18/2021
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(2)
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PERSONAL RIGHTS
To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
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We will meet with staff individually by 10/18/2021. A copy of topic covered and signatures will be submitted to the department no later than 10/18/2021.
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Based on LPA’s interviews, several staff admitted to not wearing their mask during circle time, inside the classroom. Classroom #12 was observed with children not wearing masks. This is an immediate hazard to the health of children due to the COVID-19 pandemic which is currently on the rise.
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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: Tashima DanielTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2242
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy DiazTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2207
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/14/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/14/2021
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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