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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105021
Report Date: 08/16/2023
Date Signed: 08/16/2023 01:17:38 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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:EARLY LEARNERS CHILDREN'S ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
376105021
ADMINISTRATOR:SHELLEY ARMASFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:967 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTHTELEPHONE:
(619) 295-5500
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92108
CAPACITY: 21TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 21CENSUS: 17DATE:
08/16/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:55 AM
MET WITH:Andrea D'AgostinoTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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On 8/16/23 at 9:55 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Keturah Lane visited the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Director Andrea D’Agostino and proceeded to tour the facility. Census was as follows:
Infant Room 1 had 8 infants (0-12 months) in care with staff members Maria Mora and Diana Vazquez.
Infant Room 2 had 12 infants in care (12-24 months) with staff members Jazzlyn Hagmoc-Garcia, Justine Colada and Brook Wilbur.

Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation. 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. 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. Last emergency drill was conducted on 4/28/23.

All infant furniture & equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. Floors appear to be safe and clean. There are no walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers or jumpers in the room. Feeding tables have broad-based legs, plastic seats in good repair and table (no locking trays). 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 are currently no children being potty trained in either classroom. Caregivers wash hands before and after each feeding and each diaper change. (continued on LIC809-C...)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah Lane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/16/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Keturah Lane On 08/16/2023 at 12:09 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: EARLY LEARNERS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105021

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/16/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101430(a)(3)(A)(4)(a)
Infant Care Activities
(A) Staff shall place infants up to 12-months of age on their backs for sleeping. (4) Infants with an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] that have Section C of the form completed and signed by an authorized representative shall be placed on their back when first laid down to sleep. In the event the infant changes position, the infant may remain in the alternative position. (a) Upon staff observation that the infant is capable of rolling from their back to their stomach and stomach to their back, the provider shall fill out Section D of the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], notify the authorized representative, and obtain the authorized representative's signature on the individual sleeping plan no later than the next business day following observation.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA observation, record review and interview with staff member, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of eight infant files which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/16/2023
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LPA observed infant C1 sleeping on her stomach and section D had not been updated that infant could roll over both ways. LPA observed staff member return C1 to her back and obtained updated LIC9227 form from Director at inspection. Deficiency was corrected at inspection.

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:Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Keturah Lane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/16/2023


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Created By: Keturah Lane On 08/16/2023 at 12:09 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: EARLY LEARNERS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105021

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/16/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101419.2(a)
Infant Needs and Services Plan
(a) Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of 8 infants (C2) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/21/2023
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Director stated she already e-mailed the required forms to the parent for infant C2 and will have her complete and sign them and e-mail them to LPA Lane by 8/21/23: Keturah.Lane@dss.ca.gov
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 one out of 8 infants which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/21/2023
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Director stated she already e-mailed the required forms to the parent for infant C2 and will have her complete and sign them and e-mail them to LPA Lane by 8/21/23: 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:Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Keturah Lane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/16/2023


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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: EARLY LEARNERS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105021
VISIT DATE: 08/16/2023
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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.

LPA observed that C2 did not have an Infant Needs and Services Plan or an Individual infant sleep plan on file and has been in attendance at the center for one week. At 10:43 AM, LPA also observed child C1 sleeping on her stomach. C1 did not have the section updated on LIC9227 Individual Infant Sleep plan stating that she can roll over from back to stomach and stomach to back. C1 was returned to her back and LPA advised Director and an updated form was provided to LPA during the inspection. LPA observed during record review that some infants had the LIC9227 form and others had a similar facility form but did not address all questions on the LIC9227. LPA advised Director to have all parents fill out the LIC9227 form for each child 0-12 months of age and file. LPA also observed several sleep sacks in cribs and asked Director if they have a waiver to use the sleep sacks. Director was unaware that a waiver was needed. LPA stated she would provide technical assistance regarding the waiver via e-mail.

Outdoor play area is a fenced playground with sufficient material for cushioning. There are no bodies of water at this facility. Climbing structures, swings and slides are securely fixed to the ground. Area has overhang from building used for shade. Equipment is age appropriate. Area has drinking water readily accessible, and grounds are free of debris or potential hazards. LPA observed that equipment outside in play area needs to be cleaned more thoroughly and observed visible dirt on multiple toys. Staff stated they sanitize and wipe them down every day.

There is no medication for any infants in use at this time at the facility. 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. (continued on LIC809-C...)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah Lane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2023
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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: EARLY LEARNERS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105021
VISIT DATE: 08/16/2023
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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, 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.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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. (continued on LIC809-C...)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah Lane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2023
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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: EARLY LEARNERS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105021
VISIT DATE: 08/16/2023
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Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS (for preschool license only). LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.

For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/.

Pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following Type B deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D).

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Andrea D’Agostino. 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 may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah Lane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2023
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