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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701512
Report Date: 02/04/2022
Date Signed: 02/04/2022 01:40:56 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:ASPEN LEAF NURSERY - UNIVERSITY HEIGHTSFACILITY NUMBER:
376701512
ADMINISTRATOR:AMANDA MASIELLOFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1730 MONROE AVENUE, SUITE BTELEPHONE:
(619) 405-1694
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92116
CAPACITY:24CENSUS: 0DATE:
02/04/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:20 AM
MET WITH:Bridget WuTIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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On 2/4/2022 at 9:20am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Martha Malane arrived at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with facility representative Bridget Wu and Director, Amanda Masiello and proceeded to tour the facility. Applicant is requesting a capacity of 12 infant children (age 3 months – 24 months) in the infant room and 12 toddler children (age 18 months – 36 months) in the toddler room. Applicant’s planned hours of operation are Monday – Friday 7:00am – 6:00pm.

Classrooms were inspected and measured during this inspection. The indoor space for infants measured a total of 488.53 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate 13 infant children. The indoor space for toddlers measured a total of 514.30 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate 14 toddler children. The napping area in the infant room was not calculated in the square footage. Classrooms are equipped with age appropriate furniture including cots and cribs for napping, tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves and other materials for children. There is a sink within arm’s reach of the changing table. The facility representative understands the sink near the diaper changing table shall not be used for food preparation. There are two (2) toilets and four (4) sinks available for use, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity.

Facility representative stated drinking water will be available inside and outside via water pitchers and sippy cups. There is a separate restroom for staff located upstairs. A restroom located in the infant room and the ‘Comfort Corner’ will be utilized for isolation if a child becomes ill. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions are kept in a utility closet and made inaccessible to children.

Meals and snacks for infant children are brought from home. Meals for toddler children are brought from home and the facility provides a morning and afternoon snack. The facility utilizes manual sign in and sign out sheets. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at this time. There is a first aid kit available with required supplies.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha MalaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2022
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: ASPEN LEAF NURSERY - UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701512
VISIT DATE: 02/04/2022
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There is only one outdoor activity space available, which the applicant plans to utilize for infants, toddlers and school age. The outdoor activity space measured a total of 785.05 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate 10 children, however applicant is requesting a capacity of 12 infants, 12 toddlers and a school age license for 24 school age children. Applicant will submit a waiver request for outdoor use for the requested capacity of 12 infants, 12 toddlers and 24 school age children to be reviewed by the Department. Shade is provided through the use of a canopy and shade sail. LPA observed toys and materials available for outdoor play. Proper supervision and placement of staff outside was discussed to ensure the safety of children at all times.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) 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. LPA and facility representative discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 reviewed with facility representative the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha MalaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2022
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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: ASPEN LEAF NURSERY - UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701512
VISIT DATE: 02/04/2022
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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.

A fire clearance for 12 infant children (age 3 months – 24 months) in the infant room and 12 toddler children (age 18 months – 36 months) in the toddler room was granted 12/23/2021.

Prior to licensure the following is needed:

· Applicant will submit a waiver request to the Department for the outdoor activity space



Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Bridget Wu and Director, Amanda Masiello.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha MalaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2022
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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