376701441-9-22-2023-20-CC-GGOZ-CVX263-20230922170627

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701441
Report Date: 09/22/2023
Date Signed: 09/22/2023 05:06:37 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:	OPEN MINDS MATER DEI		FACILITY NUMBER:	376701441
ADMINISTRATOR:	YASMINE ROJAS		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	1615 MATER DEI DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(619) 665-1264
CITY:	CHULA VISTA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91913
CAPACITY:	60	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	09/22/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:45 PM
MET WITH:	Yasmine Rojas		TIME COMPLETED:	05:00 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On September 22, 2023 at 1:45 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gloria Gonzalez, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Staff, Michelle Tirpak. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. This is a PM half day program which operates on a traditional school year schedule. Days and hours of operation are Monday -Thursday from 2:45 pm-5:45 p.m. and on Fridays from 12:45 pm-5:45 pm. There is currently one classroom in operation. The following ratios were observed, Classroom Lima Center 04, there were nine (9) children present with one (1) staff member. There is an in-ground swimming pool that is fenced per regulation to make it inaccessible. The pool gate is locked. Swimming pool is not used for school age daycare children. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors in the facility are clean and safe. Tirpak states children bring snacks from home. Contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility did not have one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that met statutory requirements. The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. The Department has inspection authority as specified in Health & Safety Code.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2023

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: OPEN MINDS MATER DEI	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701441
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/22/2023

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
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having an operational carbon monixide detector, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/22/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility representative sent a staff member and brought in a battery at the time of this inspection. The carbon monoixide detector is now operational.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101174(d)(2)

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 is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not conducting and documenting disaster drills, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/29/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility representative states Licensee will submit a copy by email of a documented dsiaster drill.

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: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2023

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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: OPEN MINDS MATER DEI	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701441
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/22/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101230(a)

Activities/Napping

(a) Each center shall provide a variety of daily activities designed to meet the needs of children in care, including but not limited to: This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in no having a daily activity schedule posted, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/29/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility representative states an email will be sent to the department with a picture of a daily schedule posted.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2023

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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: OPEN MINDS MATER DEI	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701441
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/22/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101226(d)(1)

Health-Related Services

(1) The licensee shall maintain the following first-aid supplies in a location accessible to staff but inaccessible to children: This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having a thermometer and adhesive tape in the first aid kit, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/29/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility representaive states that the Licensee will email a copy of a picture of the thermometer and adhesive tape.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2023

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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: OPEN MINDS MATER DEI	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701441
	VISIT DATE: 09/22/2023

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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. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All personnel, including the licensee, administrator and volunteers, shall be in good health and are physically and mentally capable of performing assigned task. Personnel that pose a threat to the health and safety of children shall be relieved of their duties. All personnel are trained on housekeeping and sanitation principles, including universal health precautions or have related experience. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 14 children in care. The licensee ensures children with obvious symptoms related to fever or vomiting are not accepted. The facility is equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training.

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.

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/.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2023

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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: OPEN MINDS MATER DEI	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701441
	VISIT DATE: 09/22/2023

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LPA and Facility representative discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, California Megan’s Law(www.meganslaw.ca.gov), Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

LPA advised the Director of the following reporting requirements: prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changes, a change in child care center director shall be reported within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s), report Unusual Incidents within 24 hours followed by an LIC624 within 7 days, including any facility closures for any reason.

Facility representative states there is no food preparations at this facility and water used for drinking is through a filtered container. Facility representative states the water outlets were tested for LEAD and will submit the required documents to keep on file.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D) An exit interview was conducted with Tirpak. Tirpak was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and notice of site visit (LIC9213) was provided to Staff, Tirpak and was advised it must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2023

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