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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701328
Report Date: 12/06/2023
Date Signed: 12/06/2023 06:39:39 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:RISING STAR PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
376701328
ADMINISTRATOR:DIANA HURTADOFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:3054 FAIRMOUNT AVENUETELEPHONE:
(619) 213-9356
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92105
CAPACITY:18CENSUS: 12DATE:
12/06/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:15 AM
MET WITH:Diana Hurtado, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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On 12/06/2023 at 10:15AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luigi Gargaro conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director Diana Hurtado and proceeded to tour the facility together. The following ratios were observed for infant classrooms 1 and 2: 12 infants were being supervised in the infant play yard when analyst first arrived at the facility and then in the side by side classrooms by teachers Isabel Hurtado, Miriam Hurtado, Monica Martinez and aide Aaron Bercasio. All staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility

Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation and drinking water is available for the children. Storage cubbies are readily available, and room accommodates class size. Napping equipment consists of cribs for younger infants and napping cots for the older infants. All changing tables are located next to respective sinks. Facility provides the children’s snacks and meals that are stored and prepared in the facility kitchen. Children also may bring meals from home which are appropriately dated and labeled. Cleaning supplies are kept out of reach of children.



Outdoor area for infants is an enclosed play area covered with outdoor carpeting that is located between the preschool building and the infant building. Area has an overhead structure for shade. Play equipment is age appropriate for the children in care. Facility has an approved grass yard immediately adjacent to the facility side entrance gate that enabled them to increase their capacity to eighteen in October of 2018. The yard has since not been in use and play equipment has been removed from area. Analyst discussed the change with director Hurtado and advised that yard must be made available for play as both yards combined, with a split time waiver for the smaller yard, allow for the infant center's eighteen capacity. Analyst will provide reports to director and contact her regarding plan going forward in upcoming weeks.

LPA reviewed sign in sheets and medication policy and storage. Isolation area is the Director's office. Personnel and client records were reviewed. There is an updated needs and service plan in all the infants files and an individual safe sleeping plan for the younger infants (12 months and under).

All staff members completed the required mandated online child abuse training. Facility has at least one staff on site with a valid EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid certificates. LPA reviewed Emergency Disaster Plan and last fire drill was conducted on 11/03/23. Facility does not have an operating carbon monoxide detector located in the infant center classrooms.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/06/2023
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: RISING STAR PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701328

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/06/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.954
Licensure Requirements
Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on analyst observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the infant rooms do not contain a carbon monoxide detector which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 12/11/2023
Plan of Correction
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Director states she will purchase and install a carbon monoxide detector in the infant center classrooms and submit a copy of the purchase receipt and a photo of its installation to analyst by 12/11/23 to complete the correction.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on analyst record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff member #5 did not have a health screening with included cleared TB test result on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 01/08/2024
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Director states staff member has a scheduled medical appointment to complete their physical and will submit a copy of their required medical documentation to analyst by 01/08/24 to complete the correction.
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: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/06/2023
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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: RISING STAR PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701328
VISIT DATE: 12/06/2023
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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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

Licensee representative was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. The ABC’S of Safe Sleep: Sleep is Safest: Alone, on their Back in an empty Crib on a firm mattress.

Child Care Providers can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINS through the DSS website at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe. LPA discussed California Megan's Law with provider and advised her to go on the website at www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

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.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2023
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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: RISING STAR PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701328
VISIT DATE: 12/06/2023
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All unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619)767-2203.

See related LIC809D for two Type B violations issued during today's visit.

A notice of site visit was provided and to be posted at the facility for 30 days. Failure to keep notice posted will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2023
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