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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 370805052
Report Date: 12/02/2024
Date Signed: 12/02/2024 04:07:50 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/25/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Vicky Williamson
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 20-CC-20241125085156
FACILITY NAME:WOW CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
370805052
ADMINISTRATOR:SALLY GUTIERREZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:9140 AKARD STREETTELEPHONE:
(619) 267-0885
CITY:SPRING VALLEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91977
CAPACITY:51CENSUS: 17DATE:
12/02/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:40 AM
MET WITH:Sally GutierrezTIME COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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Cleaning supplies are accessible to children
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 12/02/2024 at 9:40am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced complaint inspection in regard to the above allegation. LPA met with Facility Representative, Sally Gutierrez and discussed the allegation. There were 17 children present with three (3) staff members.

During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted with facility representative, three (3) staff members and four (4) daycare children. LPA accompanied by Facility Representative, Sally Gutierrez toured and inspected the indoor of the facility. Staff files were reviewed and copies of facility roster, personnel report, and photos were obtained.

It was alleged that cleaning supplies are accessible to children. Facility Represenative and staff interviewed admitted that the cabinets inside of the classrooms underneath the sinks used for children's handwashing are not locked and have cleaning supplies stored in the cabinets.
See LIC 9099C Continuation...
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky Williamson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/02/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/02/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 20-CC-20241125085156
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: WOW CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 370805052
VISIT DATE: 12/02/2024
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On 12/2/2024, during the time of inspection, LPA observed unlocked cabinets inside of the classrooms underneath the sinks used for children's hand washing, multipurpose cleaner, Lysol aerosol spray, Lysol all purpose cleaner (two bottles), Clorox disinfecting wipes, open bag of planting soil/fertilizer in Room 1; multipurpose cleaner, Lysol aerosol spray, Febreze aerosol spray and bleach in Room 2; Clorox disinfecting wipes on top of a cubbie in Room 3; multipurpose cleaner, Lysol aerosol spray and window cleaner in Room 4 inside of the cabinet underneath children's sink in the restroom.

Based on LPA’s observation and interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met and the allegation that cleaning supplies are accessible to children is therefore SUBSTANTIATED.


Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, a Type B citation is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given to Facility Representative, Sally Gutierrez and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) was provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representative, Sally Gutierrez.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky Williamson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/02/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/02/2024
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Control Number 20-CC-20241125085156
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: WOW CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 370805052
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/02/2024
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
12/02/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101238(g)
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Buildings and Grounds Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.
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Facility Representative removed all cleaning supplies and soil/fertilizer to a locked storage room inaccessible to daycare children during time of inspection. Facility Representative stated that she will ensure that all staff review Title 22 Regulation 101238(g).
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Based on LPA’s observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as on 12/2/24, LPA observed cleaning supplies underneath the children's sinks in Rooms 1, 2, 3 & 4; and soil in room 1 which poses a potential, safety, or personal rights risk to persons 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky Williamson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/02/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/02/2024
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