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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105072
Report Date: 05/17/2023
Date Signed: 07/07/2023 07:43:21 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/07/2023 07:43 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:	I.NEWTON EDUCATION CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	376105072
ADMINISTRATOR:	LAUREN WYNGLARZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	445 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(858) 863-6855
CITY:	EL CAJON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92020
CAPACITY: 45	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 42	CENSUS: 32	DATE:	05/17/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:00 PM
MET WITH:	Director Linda Mendes		TIME COMPLETED:	04:10 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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer Lott conducted an unannounced annual licensing inspection. LPA was greeted at the front of the facility by Director, Linda Mendes and granted entry after identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of her visit. During today's inspection, there were 36 children in care with appropriate staffing. Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation. Floors appear to be clean and safe. Drinking water is readily accessible. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and sinks and wall mounted hand dryers. Toilet paper is available. Food service area consists of a kitchen which is clean and free of hazards. Menu is posted. Adequate food is available for meals. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers at 45 F or less. Storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers and are kept in good repair. The facility appears to be free of insects and rodents. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility. Director, Mendes states there are no firearms or ammunition stored on the grounds. Outdoor play area is a fenced with sufficient material for cushioning. There are no bodies of water at this facility. Climbing structures, swings and slides are securely fixed to the ground. Area has awnings which are used for shade. All equipment is age appropriate. Drinking water readily accessible and grounds are free of debris or potential hazards.This is an amended version of the original report created on 05/17/2023

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennifer Lott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023

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

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: I.NEWTON EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105072
	VISIT DATE: 05/17/2023

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Personnel records contain health screening documentation and at least one staff member has current CPR and First Aid certifications. All staff have completed mandated reporter training and required immunizations. Each personnel record contains documentation of educational background and training. Sign ins were reviewed. Children's records were missing admission agreements, but all other required documents were on file.

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. 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.

This facility no longer provides Incidental Medical Services – 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)/ (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.

Deficiencies were observed and noted on the attached LIC 809D. An exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Mendes. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

*This is an amended version of the original report created on 05/17/2023*

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennifer Lott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: I.NEWTON EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105072
	VISIT DATE: 05/17/2023

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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/inspection-process.

*This is an amended version of the original report created on 05/17/2023*

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennifer Lott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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