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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701139
Report Date: 02/05/2020
Date Signed: 02/05/2020 02:33:20 PM

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:LITTLE LANGUAGE AMBASSADORSFACILITY NUMBER:
376701139
ADMINISTRATOR:GABRIELA LAZARO GARDUNOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1635 LAKE SAN MARCOS DR #101TELEPHONE:
(760) 510-9639
CITY:SAN MARCOSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92078
CAPACITY:45CENSUS: 38DATE:
02/05/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:15 AM
MET WITH:Laura LeeTIME COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPA’s) Leilani Curtis and Nancy Diaz visited the facility for the purpose of conducting a required one year inspection. Upon arrival LPA’s met with Laura Lee, Owner and proceeded to tour the facility. Also present were a total of 38 children in the following classrooms:

Pre-K "A" classroom: 10 children with staff Mariel Cossio and Aileen Clark
Pre-K "B" classroom: 7 children with staff Gabriela Lazaro
Infant/Toddler classroom: 6 children with staff Ivonne Rangel Ruiz
2/3 Year Old classroom: 8 children with staff Enrique Platas and Jeanette Ruiz
3/4 Year Old classroom: 7 children with staff Erika Lingle

Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed. Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition indoors and outdoors. Children's toilets and hand washing facilities are sanitary. Rooms are safe and clean. Food preparation area is clean, food and beverages are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F or less if required, and storage containers for solid waste are covered. Drinking water is readily accessible inside and outside the classroom. All disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children through latches and locks. Storage area for poisons is locked. Outdoor play area is fenced with adequate material for cushioning. The playground has canopies used for shade. There are no bodies of water or weapons at this facility. The facility did not have a disaster/fire drill log available for review. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility. 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. No excluded individuals are present. First Aid/CPR certifications were reviewed and are in compliance. Sign in/sign out sheets are well maintained. Admission Agreement forms were reviewed for some children. Some staff records contain documentation of education, training, and/or experience.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tashima DanielTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2242
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Grace CurtisTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2235
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2020
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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: LITTLE LANGUAGE AMBASSADORS
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701139
VISIT DATE: 02/05/2020
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 LPA’s discussed with Owner AB 1207- Mandated Child Abuse Reporting. Owner is aware that all personnel that interact/provide care and supervision to children must have proof of training on site to review. It can be taken at: www.mandatedreporterca.com. Immunization law (SB792) was also discussed. The Owner understands that anyone who provides care and supervision to the children must have immunization records maintained at the facility for: pertussis, measles, and influenza. Menus are posted. LPA's reviewed the following with Laura Lee: Effects of Lead Exposure and Car seat Law.

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

See LIC809D for cited deficiencies. The Owner was provided a copy of her appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and her signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT IS TO BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. LPA's observed the Owner post notice of site visit.

Facility representatives were advised to regularly visit the Community Care Licensing WEB SITE: http://www.ccld.ca.gov/ for quarterly updates and updated regulation information.
Duty Line was provided: (619) 767-2248.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tashima DanielTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2242
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Grace CurtisTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2235
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2020
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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: LITTLE LANGUAGE AMBASSADORS
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701139
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/05/2020
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
02/26/2020
Section Cited

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Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan:(d)Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2)The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA's facility record review the Owner did not have a disaster/fire drill log available for review. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Type B
02/26/2020
Section Cited

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Current roster of children provided care in facility required: Each child day care facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA's facility record review the Owner did not have a children's roster available for review. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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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: Grace CurtisTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2235
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/05/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/05/2020
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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: LITTLE LANGUAGE AMBASSADORS
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701139
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/05/2020
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
02/26/2020
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Mandated Reporter:Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training for mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility; proof of completion. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA's facility record review the Owner did not have Mandated Reporter training certificates for six out seven employee files reviewed. Gabriela Lazaro, Mariel Cossio, Ivonne Rangel Ruiz, Enrique Platas, Jeanette Ruiz and Ericka Lingle did not have Mandated Reporter training certificates available for review. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Type B
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Teacher Qualifications and Duties:(c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following:(1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university... This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA's facility record review the Owner did not have school/education transcripts available to review for three out of seven staff members. Staff Jeanette Ruiz, Enrique Platas and Yvonne Rangel Ruiz were missing education transcripts.
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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: Grace CurtisTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2235
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/05/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/05/2020
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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: LITTLE LANGUAGE AMBASSADORS
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701139
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/05/2020
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
02/26/2020
Section Cited

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Personnel Records: All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available to the licensing agency for review. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA's facility record review the Owner did not have personnel files for Jeanette Ruiz and Ivonne Rangel Ruiz available for review. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Type B
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Section Cited

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Employees or volunteers at day care center; immunization requirements; records; exemptions:The day care center shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person’s personnel record that is maintained by the day care center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA's facility record review the Owner did not have immunization records available to review for Ericka Lingle, Jeanette Ruiz and Ivonne Rangel Ruiz. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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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: Grace CurtisTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2235
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/05/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/05/2020
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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