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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701184
Report Date: 12/05/2019
Date Signed: 12/05/2019 02:22:29 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:AKA HEAD START - REDWOODFACILITY NUMBER:
376701184
ADMINISTRATOR:SHERLYNN BANASFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:533 SOUTH FIRST STREETTELEPHONE:
(619) 579-0366
CITY:EL CAJONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92020
CAPACITY:60CENSUS: 36DATE:
12/05/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:20 PM
MET WITH:Sherlynn BanasTIME COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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LPA Nancy Diaz conducted an unannounced annual site inspection today. LPA met and toured the facility with Sherlynn Banas, Site Director. All required notices, forms and license were posted in an area visible to the parents or authorized person. There were 36 napping children in rooms #1 & #2. Appropriate child-staff ratio were observed in both classrooms.

Also discussed during this inspection was licensee's request for an increase of capacity to 70 children. The Fire Marshall clearance was received on 11/19/19. Facility has sufficient indoor square footage for the increase requested. Each classroom has 2 toilets and 2 sinks available for children's use. An increase of capacity to 70 children is granted effective today, 12/05/2019.

There were no bodies of water observed within the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, medications and other similar items are inaccessible to children via locked cabinet and/or closet. Furniture and playground equipment are kept in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All toilets and handwashing facilities are safe and working in sanitary condition. All floors are kept clean and safe.

The surface of the outdoor activity space are maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. All storage containers for solid waste have a tight-fitting covers that are kept on and in good repair. Uncontaminated drinking water are readily available both indoors and outdoor. The areas under high climbing equipment and slides are cushioned with materials that absorbs a fall. Outdoor activity space surfaces are free of hazards.


At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present. Facility maintains current children’s record including emergency phone numbers of authorized representatives and medical assessment. Personnel record maintained on all staff including health screening.

A handout was provided to the director today on “Effects of Lead Exposure”. Director shall provide a copy of this handout to all the daycare parents.

The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license.

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

DATE: 12/05/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2019
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: AKA HEAD START - REDWOOD
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701184
VISIT DATE: 12/05/2019
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A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances.

The following handouts were provided to the Site Director today:

- PIN 19-10-CCP – U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall


- PIN 19-09-CCP – Head Lice Information for Child Care Providers
- Health & Human Services Agency Guidance on Head Lice Prevention and Control
- PIN 19-08-CCP – CA Department of Public Health New Pre-Kindergarten Immunization requirements
- PIN 19-06-CCP – U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall
- PIN 19-02-CCP – Safe Sleep Awareness Campaign

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

Child Care Providers can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINS through the DSS website. Please go to www.ccld.ca.gov and click on Child Care, go under Quick Links and Quarterly updates, click on “Receive Important Updates” then enter your email address and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and click “subscribe”.

LPA observed the Representative post the Notice of Site Visit in a prominent place. The Representative states it is understood that this notice must be posted for 30 days.

NO DEFICIENCY CITED TODAY.

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

DATE: 12/05/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2019
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