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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701086
Report Date: 06/01/2023
Date Signed: 06/01/2023 01:10:34 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:RIDGE CITY PRESCHOOL & DAYCAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376701086
ADMINISTRATOR:BREE ZUELZKEFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:6866 LINDA VISTA ROADTELEPHONE:
(858) 277-1442
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92111
CAPACITY:40CENSUS: 30DATE:
06/01/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:03 AM
MET WITH:Director, Gloria Hughes TIME COMPLETED:
12:40 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer Lott conducted an unannounced annual licensing inspection. LPA was greeted at the front of the facility by Assistant Director, Bree Zuelzke and granted entry after identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of her visit. Director, Gloria Hughes arrived a short time later. During today's inspection, there were 30 infants with 10 staff present. 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, adequate lighting and paper supplies.

Snack menu is posted. Adequate food is available for snacks only. 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. The facility appears to be free of insects and rodents. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility. Assistant Director, Zuelzke states there are no weapons or ammunition stored at the facility.

Outdoor play area is fenced and playground has sufficient material for cushioning. There are no bodies of water at this facility. Shade sails are attached to the building and canopies used for shade. Equipment is age appropriate. Drinking water readily accessible and grounds are free of debris or potential hazards.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tashima DanielTELEPHONE: (619) 629-8413
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennifer LottTELEPHONE: 619-782-8300
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/01/2023
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: RIDGE CITY PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701086
VISIT DATE: 06/01/2023
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Personnel records contain health screening documentation, immunizations and at least one staff member has current CPR and First Aid certifications. Infant care teachers meet educational requirements. All staff have completed Mandated Reporter training and obtained criminal record clearances or exemptions. Director, Hughes was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance, 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.

Sign in sheets were reviewed. Children’s records contain admission agreements and medical assessments. All infant furniture & equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There are no walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers or jumpers in the room. High chairs or feeding tables have broad-based legs, plastic seats in good repair, and tray locked. Hazardous materials are inaccessible to children. Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by infant’s authorized representative are labeled with the infant’s name and current date. The changing table was within arm's reach of sink. There are no potty chairs at this time as no children are being potty-trained currently.

Caregivers wash hands before and after each feeding and each diaper change. Toys are safe, with no sharp edges, splinters or protruding points, nor small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Floor mats and cots are available for infants able to climb out of cribs. Cribs or napping equipment are available. Bedding is identified and stored separately for each infant. Napping infants are under visual observation by staff. Indoor activity space is physically separate from other components. Facility maintains individual feeding plans for each infant and has up to date Infant Needs and Services Plans for each infant on file.



LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director, Hughes 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 Director, 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tashima DanielTELEPHONE: (619) 629-8413
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennifer LottTELEPHONE: 619-782-8300
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/01/2023
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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: RIDGE CITY PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701086
VISIT DATE: 06/01/2023
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LPA reviewed medication storage as 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

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Hughes. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tashima DanielTELEPHONE: (619) 629-8413
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennifer LottTELEPHONE: 619-782-8300
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/01/2023
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