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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105027
Report Date: 12/10/2024
Date Signed: 12/10/2024 02:48:05 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:	EXPLORING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376105027
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	BARBARA FINNEY		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	10850 MONTONGO STREET		TELEPHONE:	(858) 705-8394
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92126
CAPACITY: 24	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	12/10/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:30 PM
MET WITH:	Barbara Finney		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:45 PM

NARRATIVE
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 12/10/24 @ 12:30PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nancy Diaz conducted an unannounced inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted facility entry by Kailynn Peralta, Lead Staff. Site Director, Barbara Finney arrived shortly thereafter. . LPA toured the facility with Mrs. Finney. Observed present today were seven preschool children who were napping. There is one preschool classroom dedicated for preschool children's use. Program operates 7AM to 5:30PM_. A review of staff records on this date indicates that one facility staff's fingerprint clearance is not associated to the facility. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. At least one person is trained in CPR and Pediatric First aid was present today (Kaye Docuyanan, preschool teacher.. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are inaccessible. Medications are kept in a safe place, inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All toilets, handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors are clean and safe. The child care center was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. Facility maintains a carbon monoxide detector that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 of Part 2 of Division 12. Playground equipment was observed to be in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space are maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment was cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Children were observed to be under the supervision of qualified staff. Facility was observed to be within ratio. An isolation area has been designated for children who becomes ill during the day.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Nancy Diaz On 12/10/2024 at 01:59 PM

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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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: EXPLORING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105027
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 12/10/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101170(j)

Criminal Record Clearance

(j) The licensee shall maintain documentation of criminal record clearances or criminal record exemptions of volunteers that require fingerprinting. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff D.M.'s fingerprint clearance is not associated to the facility. Mrs. Finney provided proof to LPA that she walked in the documents to the department in October, however records did not show that staff DM's fingerprint was associated. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/11/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	LPA provided the information to Mrs. Finney today. She was also given the contact number to CPMB to find out how to expediate D.M.'s association to facility. Mrs. Finney was reminded that staff D.M. may not be present until fingerprint clearance is associated to the facility. Mrs. Finney will notify LPA once fingerprint is associated to the facility in writing no later than 12/17/2024.

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:

Joelle Redding

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Nancy Diaz

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2024

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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: EXPLORING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105027
	VISIT DATE: 12/10/2024

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Children’s records were reviewed today. All required forms were on file. Menus are posted in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative. All children are signed in/out by a representative who uses a full legal signature and has recorded the time of day. Child’s record also contain a medical assessment.

Staff records reviewed today contain a health screening as required by the regulation.
Staff have completed the mandated reporter training (effective 3/2018). This training shall be renewed every two years. All staff have immunization record indicating that they have been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles.

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/.

Site Director/Licensee, Barbara Finney 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.

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/process.

Mrs. Finney 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2024

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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: EXPLORING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105027
	VISIT DATE: 12/10/2024

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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

Type B deficiency was cited today. Type B deficiency if not corrected poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of clients in care.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee/site director, Barbara Finney. . A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights (LIC9058), were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA observed that the notice of site visit was posted during the inspection. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2024

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