376105058-8-18-2023-51-CC-SVEO-CUTW3X-20230818165641

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105058
Report Date: 08/18/2023
Date Signed: 08/18/2023 04:56:54 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:	DOT TO DOT		FACILITY NUMBER:	376105058
ADMINISTRATOR:	ERICA CASTANEDA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5550 CARMEL MOUNTAIN ROAD #113		TELEPHONE:	(858) 207-7949
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92130
CAPACITY: 90	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 85	CENSUS: 67	DATE:	08/18/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:46 PM
MET WITH:	Director, Erica Castaneda		TIME COMPLETED:	05:00 PM

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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 8/18/23 at 12:45pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Saraliz Velando and Selina Siao conducted an unannounced annual inspection with capacity increase. LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and were granted entry by Director, Erica Castaneda. LPAs toured the facility. LPAs observed 67 children and 8 staff. There are 7 classrooms designated for preschool use and 1 for toddler use. The facility will operate in the following classrooms: Sprouts A, Sprouts B, Sprouts C, Roots A, Roots B, Stems A, and Stems B. The Toddler Program will operate in the Seedlings classroom. Fire clearance was granted on 8/16/23. All indoor and outdoor activity space has been measured as follows: Seedlings (Toddler Room)- 461.14 sq. ft. Sprouts A- 539.01 sq. ft. Sprouts B- 550.24 sq. ft. Sprouts C- 494.76 sq. ft. Roots A- 545.62 sq. ft. Roots B- 547.77 sq. ft. Stems A- 560.71 sq. ft. Stems B- 570.95 sq. ft. The total indoor play space was previously measured at approximately 3,709.49 sq. ft., which will accommodate a total of 105 children. The total preschool outdoor play space measured at approximately 4,012 sq. ft. which will accommodate a total of 53 children at one time. Toddler outdoor play area measured at approximately 750.6. sq. ft. which will accommodate a total of 10 children at one time. Toddlers play areas indoors and outdoors are physically separate from the preschool areas. However, there is a fence and chicken coop that is dividing the preschool and toddler outdoor play area. (Continued on 809-C)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2023

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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: DOT TO DOT	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105058
	VISIT DATE: 08/18/2023

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LPA observed all indoor play space to be complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. There are a total of total of 7 toilets and 13 sinks available for the children.

A review of staff records today 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. Most staff is certified in CPR and Pediatric First aid and Mandated Reporter training and have current proof in their files.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are inaccessible in latched cabinets and out of reach areas. However, there was a retractable box cutter and regular scissors found in an unlatched cabinet by the sink in the Stems B. 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 facility was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees, and visitors.

Children are provided snacks and lunch. Facility has emergency snacks on hand, stored appropriately and meeting nutritional requirements. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, 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.

Children are to be escorted and supervised by staff to and from the bathroom and under direct visual observation. There is a staff restroom located near the front area of the building. The Director's office and staff restroom will be the isolation area for children who are ill. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in the bathroom between the Stems A, Stems B, Roots A, and Roots B classrooms. Sign-in area is in the front entryway where there are QR codes available for parents to sign in/out using their phones. Applicant was reminded to keep anything that reads, “Keep Out of Reach of Children” to be inaccessible to children.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2023

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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: DOT TO DOT	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105058
	VISIT DATE: 08/18/2023

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Applicant is reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. When LPAs inspected the outdoor playground, LPAs observed several trees and canopies used for shade. Area is fenced, has age-appropriate play equipment, and sufficient rubber matting for cushioning under the slides and climbing structures. Drinking water is readily accessible via water bottles and refillable water station.

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.

Licensee 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.

LPAs 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 licensee [or 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2023

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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: DOT TO DOT	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105058
	VISIT DATE: 08/18/2023

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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 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/.

Deficiency was issued on LIC809-D.

License will be granted for capacity of 105 upon final review.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with director, Erica Castaneda.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 08/18/2023 04:56 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Saraliz Velando On 08/18/2023 at 04:24 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: DOT TO DOT	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105058
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/18/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238(g)

Buildings and Grounds

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there was a retractable box cutter in a drawer in Stems B that was accessible to children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/01/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee removed the retractable box cutter from the drawer while on visit and will also provide a safety training to all staff and submit the attendance sheet to the dept. by 9/1/23.

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:

Renesha Askew

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Saraliz Velando

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2023

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