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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105005
Report Date: 11/09/2021
Date Signed: 11/09/2021 05:24:23 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:SAY SAN DIEGO EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER - INFANTFACILITY NUMBER:
376105005
ADMINISTRATOR:GEMMA SOMMERSFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:4775 VIEWRIDGE AVENUETELEPHONE:
(858) 565-4148
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92123
CAPACITY:12CENSUS: DATE:
11/09/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:10 PM
MET WITH:Maggie LovellTIME COMPLETED:
05:45 PM
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On 11/9/21 at 2:10 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Keturah Lane visited the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Maggie Lovell and proceeded to tour the facility. During today's inspection, there were 5 children with 3 staff members in the infant/toddler classroom. Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed. Appropriate care & visual supervision were also observed during the inspection while children were sleeping, eating and playing.

Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation. Floors appear to be clean and safe. Drinking water is readily accessible. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets with appropriate temperature. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. Bathroom is lighted and has ventilation. Food service area consists of a kitchen which is clean and free of hazards. Menu is posted (snacks AM/PM). Adequate food is available for snacks. Children bring their own lunch or bottles. Cleaning supplies are kept separate from food and are inaccessible to children. Storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers and are kept in good repair. There are no poisons on the premises. Director stated there are no firearms or other weapons on the premises. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers at 45 F or less. The facility appears to be free of insects and rodents. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility.
Outdoor play area is a fenced playground with sufficient material for cushioning. There are no bodies of water at this facility. Climbing structures are securely fixed to the ground. Area has trees and canopies used for shade. Equipment is age appropriate. Area has drinking water readily accessible and grounds are free of debris or potential hazards. The infant program has an approved waiver to share the playground space with the preschool program on a scheduled basis so that they use it at separate times and never co-mingle.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah LaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2223
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/09/2021
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: SAY SAN DIEGO EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER - INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105005
VISIT DATE: 11/09/2021
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Director Maggie Lovell was hired as Director for this facility in January of 2021. Licensing was not notified of the change in Director. No children have medication currently. Personnel records contain health screening documentation and at least one staff member has current CPR and First Aid certifications. All staff have completed mandated reporter training and required immunizations. Infant care teachers meet educational requirements. Sign ins were reviewed. Children’s records contain admission agreements and medical assessment. 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. 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.

All infant furniture & equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. At 3:15 PM, LPA observed two Fisher Price rockers in the classroom. LPA Lane observed an infant in one of the rockers. These are not allowed in daycare. Director immediately removed the rockers from the classroom. Hazardous materials are inaccessible to children. Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by infant’s authorized representative are labeled with the infant’s name and current date. The changing table is within arm's reach of sink. There is at least 1 potty chair or toilet for every 5 infants being toilet trained. Caregivers wash hands before and after each feeding and each diaper change. Toys are safe, with no sharp edges, splinters or protruding points, nor small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed.

Floor mats and cots are available for infants able to climb out of cribs. Cribs or napping equipment are available. Bedding is identified and stored separately for each infant. Napping infants are under visual observation by staff. Indoor activity space is physically separate from other components. Facility maintains individual feeding plans for each infant and has up to date Infant Needs and Services Plans for each infant on file. LIC9227 Individual Infant Sleeping plan was not on file for children under the age of 12 months. Facility have not documented 15-minute checks while children under the age of 2 years are sleeping. (continued on LIC809-C...)
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah LaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2223
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/09/2021
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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: SAY SAN DIEGO EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER - INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105005
VISIT DATE: 11/09/2021
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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.
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
Today, deficiency cited under Title 22 Division 12 Appeal rights given.
Upon receipt of this report, Director shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents /guardian of children in care at the facility and to parent/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Director to provide Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) for each child in care and have each parent sign the form that they have received a copy of the report LIC 809 and LIC 809D.
THIS REPORT MUST BE FILED IN FACILITY FILE AND MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW FOR 3 YEARS.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Director Maggie Lovell. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

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/inspection-process.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah LaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2223
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/09/2021
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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: SAY SAN DIEGO EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER - INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105005
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/09/2021

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101439(d)(2)
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(d) Swings, playpens and all such equipment and furniture shall be assembled or installed according to the manufacturer's instructions, and shall be maintained in good repair and safe condition. (2) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.846.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and two baby rockers were observed (and in use) in the classroom which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/09/2021
Plan of Correction
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Director stated they would no longer use the rockers in the classroom. LPA observed Director moving them out of the classroom.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah LaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2223
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/09/2021
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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: SAY SAN DIEGO EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER - INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105005
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/09/2021

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101419.2(b)(2)
Infant Needs and Services Plan
(b) The needs and services plan shall be in writing and shall include the following: (2) Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two children's files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/23/2021
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Director will provide LIC9227 forms for Child #2 and Child #4 by 11/23/21 via e-mail to Keturah Lane at: Keturah.Lane@dss.ca.gov
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101429(a)(2)(C)
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants
(5) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in logging 15-minute checks of children under the age of 2 years while sleeping which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/23/2021
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Director will provide updated sleep logs for children under the age of two years for the next week 11/15/21 - 11/19/21 and e-mail those to LPA Lane at Keturah.Lane@dss.ca.gov
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: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah LaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2223
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/09/2021
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