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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105050
Report Date: 04/27/2026
Date Signed: 04/27/2026 01:22:24 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/27/2026 01:22 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:PLAYGROUND LEARNING CENTER, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
376105050
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SHENEA WHITEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:237 AVOCADO AVENUETELEPHONE:
(619) 938-4685
CITY:EL CAJONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92020
CAPACITY: 44TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 44CENSUS: 27DATE:
04/27/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Shenea White and Lindsey LastTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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On 4/27/26, at 8:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mahjoba Mohsini conducted an unannounced case management inspection regarding a self-reported Unusual Incident (UIR). LPA met with the facility representatives Shenea White and Lindsey Last and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility and observed 27 children in care with 5 staff as follows:

Classroom # 1 (Bunnies): 7 children with 2 staff Crista Harris and Nazira Rahmani (Aide)
Classroom # 5 (Dragons) were at the playground: 11 children with 1 staff Kristyn Kaiser
Classroom # 3 (Turtles): 9 children with 2 staff; Christina Bottomely-Harman and Ashlee Nelson (Aide)
Facility is within ratio and capacity.

Facility had reported that during outdoor play, staff (S1) observed child (C1) walking toward the gate and verbally redirected (C1); however, (C1) exited through the gate. Facility reported (C1) remained within visual supervision at all times and staff (S2) immediately returned the (C1) to the playground area.

LPA conducted interviews with staff, reviewed records, and observed the condition and operation of the playground gate involved in the incident. Interviews indicated (S2) arrived promptly at the time of the incident after (S1) had requested assistance through the Brightwheel app.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Keturah Lane
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mahjoba Mohsini
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/27/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)
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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: PLAYGROUND LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105050
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2026
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Parents interviews indicated the gates had a history of latching issues, and they were informed the latch was repaired after the recent incident. The facility reported that although the lock was not broken, the latch was replaced with spring-type mechanism as a precaution to ensure more secure closure. The facility also stated that staff received verbal reminders regarding active supervision and gate-monitoring procedures.
Type B deficiency was cited on the accompanying LIC809D.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representatives Lindsey Last. Appeals Rights were verbally reviewed and provided along with Notice of Site visit. Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Keturah Lane
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mahjoba Mohsini
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2026
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Document Has Been Signed on 04/27/2026 01:22 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Mahjoba Mohsini On 04/27/2026 at 11:41 AM
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: PLAYGROUND LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105050

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
05/06/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101229(a)

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101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision
(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.
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Facility representative Shenea White states the facility replaced gate locks; implemented verbal reminders with staff regarding active supervision and gate-monitoring. The facility representative states they will conduct trainings with staff regarding gate checks prior to outdoor play and send proof to LPA via email by 5/6/2026
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On 3/23/26, Child (C1) exited the playground through an opened gate. Although staff maintained visual supervision and promptly returned the child, the supervision plan and gate control did not prevent the child from leaving which posed a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
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Facility representative will send proof to LPA via email which will include an agenda of the training along with staff signatures/dates providing proof staff had trainings and attended training.

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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.
Keturah Lane
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Mahjoba Mohsini
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/27/2026


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