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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105029
Report Date: 05/04/2022
Date Signed: 05/04/2022 03:19:57 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:VINE LEARNING CENTER, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
376105029
ADMINISTRATOR:EMMA DUENASFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2048 DRESCHER ST-6752 N ELMANTELEPHONE:
(858) 598-5070
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92111
CAPACITY: 60TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 58CENSUS: 51DATE:
05/04/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Emma DuenasTIME COMPLETED:
03:45 PM
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On 5/4/2022 @ 12:30PM, LPA Nancy Diaz conducted an unannounced inspection. LPA met with Emma Duenas, Site Director. Observed present today were 51 children who were napping. A tour of the facility was conducted. There are a total of 3 classrooms.

Tulips room with 20 children and staff Carolina Ayala & Rey Mendoza
Sunflower room with 15 children and staff Gloria Hernandez & Satya Foster
Lillies room with 16 children and staff Hilda Rubalcaba & Ivanna Espinosa

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. 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 - Emma Duenas, Gloria Hernandez & Carolina Ayala.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are inaccessible. 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.

The kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas are kept clean, free of litter. Food are protected against contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have a tight-fitting covers that are kept on and in good repair.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/04/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/04/2022
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 05/04/2022 at 02:24 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: VINE LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105029

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/04/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

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 4 staff file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff included: Carolina Ayala; Ray Mendoza; Satya Foster and Melissa Wright.
POC Due Date: 05/13/2022
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Ms. Duenas shall obtain a current immunization record for staff and submit copies to the department no later than 5/13/2022.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

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 4 staff files. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff included: Emma Duenas; Carolina Ayala; Ray Mendoza and Satya Foster.
POC Due Date: 05/13/2022
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Director shall ensure that staff complete the Mandated Reporter Training course no later than 5/13/2022 and submit copies of their certificate to the department no later than 5/13/2022.
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:Nancy Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/04/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/04/2022


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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: VINE LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105029

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/04/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101215.1(m)
Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties
(m) A child care center director shall complete 16 hours of health and safety training if necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on initial record review, Ms. Duenas file did not have a copy of the 8-hour Preventative Health Training.
POC Due Date: 05/04/2022
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CORRECTED TODAY. Ms. Duenas found her certificate and place it on file.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(2)
Personnel Requirements
(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate 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 6 staff files. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff included: Carolina Ayala; Ray Mendoza; Satya Foster; Hilda Martinez; Ivanna Espinosa & Melissa Wright.
POC Due Date: 05/13/2022
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Ms. Duenas shall ensure that staff obtain their Health Screening by 5/13/2022. Copies of Health Screening must be submitted to the Department by 5/13/2022.
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:Nancy Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/04/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/04/2022


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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: VINE LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105029
VISIT DATE: 05/04/2022
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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.

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.

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, several staff were missing screening and mandated reporter training course completion. Mandated Reporter training shall be renewed every two years. Several staff were missing the required immunization record.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy 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. Facility is currently maintaining medications on site. There was no Incidental Medical Services Plan of Operation on file. Ms. Duenas shall obtain and submit an IMS plan of operation no later than May 13, 2022.

Ms. Duenas 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/04/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/04/2022
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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: VINE LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105029
VISIT DATE: 05/04/2022
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LPA also informed Ms. Duenas 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.

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.

A notice of site visit was provided to Ms. Duenas today and was observed posted in an area accessible to parents or authorized representative.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Ms. Duenas.

Type B deficiencies were cited today. Type B deficiencies if not corrected poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/04/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/04/2022
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