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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105094
Report Date: 03/17/2022
Date Signed: 03/22/2022 01:31:53 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/22/2022 01:31 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:OPEN MINDS ST. KATHARINE IMMERSIONFACILITY NUMBER:
376105094
ADMINISTRATOR:CHRISTINE D'AMICOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4551 56TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(619) 665-1264
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92115
CAPACITY: 20TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20CENSUS: 0DATE:
03/17/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:10 AM
MET WITH:Christine D'AmicoTIME COMPLETED:
12:12 PM
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On 03/17/2022 at 9:10AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Samantha Clenista conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection. LPA met with Center Director, Christine D'Amico (who is director qualified). The preschool program (ages 2-K) will operate in "Classroom" in the preschool building on campus. Fire clearance was granted on 03/02/2022. The Classroom has a director's office, kitchen, and one children's restroom. The facility is located on a campus that houses a school, church and residential housing.

Indoor activity space ("Classroom") was measured and inspected today. Preschool Classroom measured at approximately 772.02 sq. ft. which will accommodate a total of 22 children at one time. Room was observed to be complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. There is 1 toilet and 1 sink in the classroom, sufficient for only 15 children. LPA observed two dead roaches in this restroom. Director stated there is another restroom located in a separate building (dedicated for the school age) adjacent to the preschool classroom that has an additional 4 toilets and 2 sinks. A bathroom waiver must be requested and approved prior to licensure. Children are to be escorted and supervised by staff to and from the bathroom and direct visual observation is required. The staff restroom that the facility will like to utilize as their staff restroom and isolation restroom is part of the school and is used by the school staff. A bathroom waiver to share the staff restroom will need to be submitted and approved prior to licensure. There are two separate playgrounds dedicated to the preschool located left and right of the preschool classroom. Area was observed not to be fully fenced and had hazardous items such as exposed broken wood, unsafe sandbox, weeds throughout Playground 2 and a shed that is unsafe. There is a carbon monoxide detector on site located in the preschool classroom. The kitchen area currently includes a sink, refrigerator, microwave, and storage units. The center will be providing electronic sign in/out located in the back gate of the campus.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/17/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/17/2022
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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: OPEN MINDS ST. KATHARINE IMMERSION
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105094
VISIT DATE: 03/17/2022
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Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant 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 [applicant, 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.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Christine D'Amico.

LPA reviewed with Applicant the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/17/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/17/2022
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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: OPEN MINDS ST. KATHARINE IMMERSION
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105094
VISIT DATE: 03/17/2022
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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

The following corrections must be completed prior to licensure. Director stated she will have all requirements completed no later than 04/18/2022. LPA will conduct a follow up inspection to ensure the below corrections have been made prior to issuing a license:
  • Submit and obtain an approved shared bathroom waiver for the staff and children due to limited toilets/sinks available
  • Make the kitchen inaccessible
  • Fully fence both playgrounds with a 4ft. (or higher) fence
  • Ensure both playgrounds are hazardous free
  • Clean and ensure children restrooms are free of rodents and vermin
  • Have required postings posted
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/17/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/17/2022
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