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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105058
Report Date: 03/06/2025
Date Signed: 03/06/2025 02:06:25 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/06/2025 02:06 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:DOT TO DOTFACILITY NUMBER:
376105058
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ERICA CASTANEDAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:5550 CARMEL MOUNTAIN ROAD #113TELEPHONE:
(858) 207-7949
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92130
CAPACITY: 105TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 105CENSUS: DATE:
03/06/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:15 AM
MET WITH:Assistant Director Kayla MendozaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:27 PM
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On 3/6/25 at 11:15 AM , Licensing Program Analyst, Annette Sutherland, met with Assistant Director Kayla Mendoza. Director Erica Castaneda arrived shortly for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 80 children present with 25 teachers in 8 rooms. Facility is within ratio and capacity. Program operates M – F from 8:00- 5:00PM.

LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean, orderly and a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. There is a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. There is kitchen that is not attached to the preschool and it is clean and sanitary. The lunch/snack menu are posted, changes are recorded, and menus are stored for 30 days. Drinking water is readily available. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is stored separately, and mats/cots are disinfected after use. Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between naps/cots for easy passage and that mats/cots are not blocking entrances or exits.

Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Medications are kept in the front office. and inaccessible to children. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. Outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade, separate from other programs. Age appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition. Portable water is used outdoors. There are no bodies of water, firearms or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detector is operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The facility does not transport children.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Annette Sutherland
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/06/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: 03/06/2025
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LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Facility is reminded the Mandated Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com.
Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is at the front office.
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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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 . Services are/are not in place today
Director 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.
Licensee is advised to sign up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Select “Child Care” then “Quick Links” and Quarterly Updates. Select “Receive Important Updates” then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select “subscribe.”

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

No deficiencies are cited.


Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Erica Castaneda. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Annette Sutherland
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
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