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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701086
Report Date: 09/24/2024
Date Signed: 09/24/2024 03:59:57 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/24/2024 03:59 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:	RIDGE CITY PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376701086
ADMINISTRATOR:	BREE ZUELZKE		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	6866 LINDA VISTA ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(858) 277-1442
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92111
CAPACITY:	40	CENSUS: 22	DATE:	09/24/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:00 PM
MET WITH:	Gloria Hughes		TIME COMPLETED:	04:45 PM

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On 9/24/2024 at 2 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter conducted an unannounced inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted facility entry by Gloria Hughes, director. LPA observed 22 children present with 9 staff, in 4 rooms – #5, 7, 9 and 11. Facility is within ratio and capacity.

Infant Room 5 - 7 infants and Judith Chadwick, lead teacher and Sally Gietzen, aide
Infant Room 7 - 6 infants and Giselle Fernandez, lead teacher and Jocelyn Quinonez, aide
Infant Room 9 - 8 infants and Claudia Ramirez, lead teacher, and Sofia Arroyo, teacher, and aide Esalia Estrada
Infant Room 11 - 4 infants and Melissa Wright, lead teacher and Lorelei Torres, aide

LPA toured the facility. 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 carbon monoxide detectors that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 of Part 2 of Division 12.

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. An isolation area has been designated for children who becomes ill during the day. Snack menus are posted in a visible place.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Joelle Redding	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gerald Poindexter	TELEPHONE: 619-767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/24/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2024

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: RIDGE CITY PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701086
	VISIT DATE: 09/24/2024

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Children’s records were reviewed today. All required forms were on file. 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.

A review of staff records on file indicates all staff have received criminal record and child abuse clearances and are associated to the facility. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Several staff present today are trained in CPR and Pediatric First aid. Staff records contain a health screening as required by the regulation. Staff have completed the mandated reporter training. This training shall be renewed every two years. All staff have immunization records indicating that they have been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) 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-care-centers/.

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. The facility has completed lead exceedances testing.

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. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Joelle Redding	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gerald Poindexter	TELEPHONE: 619-767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/24/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2024

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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: RIDGE CITY PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701086
	VISIT DATE: 09/24/2024

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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/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 deficiencies cited.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Gloria Hughes, director. A copy of this report, Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Joelle Redding	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gerald Poindexter	TELEPHONE: 619-767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/24/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2024

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