376105094-6-16-2023-51-CC-SCLA-CSUSRP-20230616140641

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105094
Report Date: 06/16/2023
Date Signed: 06/16/2023 02:06:55 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	OPEN MINDS ST. KATHARINE IMMERSION		FACILITY NUMBER:	376105094
ADMINISTRATOR:	JESSICA CASTRO PENA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	4551 56TH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(619) 837-2127
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92115
CAPACITY: 22	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 19	CENSUS: 11	DATE:	06/16/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:00 AM
MET WITH:	Judith Drapkin, Director of Operations		TIME COMPLETED:	02:30 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 06/16/2023 at 11AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samantha Clenista conducted an annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with staff members, Christopher (aka Kit) Wemett and Karen Castillocabrera (AnaKaren), both who are not qualified teachers. LPA continued to tour the facility and observed both staff members supervising a total of 11 children. Children were observed playing quietly indoors playing various activities. Judith Drapkin, Director of Operations (teacher qualified), arrived soon after LPA started the inspection to conclude. All required notices, forms and license were posted upon entry of the facility. Room has adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation. LPA observed all indoor play space to be complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets with appropriate temperature and ventilation. LPA reminded Ms. Drapkin that children are to be escorted and supervised by staff to and from the bathroom and under direct visual observation. Food service area consists of a kitchen which is clean and free of hazards. Facility requires the parents/guardians to bring their child(ren) AM/PM snacks and lunches, however the facility has extra food/snacks in case someone forgets to bring their child food. Drinking water is readily accessible via refillable water jugs and water bottles. Ms. Drapkin stated there is no firearms/weapons on site. Facility has an operating carbon monoxide detector located in the classroom near the west side window. No bodies of water were observed during inspection. During LPA's tour of the facility, LPA observed several paint buckets located in the outdoor storage closet that had no lock or doorknob cover, making it accessible to children. LPA also observed hand sanitizer and adult size scissors (sharp edge) located in a cabinet under the teachers desk located in the classroom, accessible to children. Outdoor play area is fenced per regulation. Climbing structures and slides were observed to be age appropriate and in good repair, with rubber mulch placed near falling zones. Areas on the playground have canopies (EZ up) used for shade.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2023

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

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Created By: Samantha Clenista On 06/16/2023 at 01:06 PM

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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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: OPEN MINDS ST. KATHARINE IMMERSION	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105094
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/16/2023

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 due to LPA observing several paint buckets located in the outdoor storage closet that had no lock or doorknob cover and hand sanitizer and adult size scissors (sharp edge) located in a cabinet under the teachers desk located in the classroom, accessible to children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 06/30/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Judith Drapkin immediately removed the hazardous items and placed it in the director's office, and placed a doorknob cover on the door, making all items in the director's office inaccessible. Ms. Drapkin stated she will host a staff meeting and remind everyone to make anything hazardous and reads "Keep ouf of Reach of Children" inaccessible to children. Ms. Drapkin stated that she will provide LPA a sign in sheet and agenda of the staff meeting by POC due date.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101216.3(a)

Teacher-Child Ratio

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having two staff members that are aides supervising 11 children alone which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 06/30/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	A fully qualfied teacher, Judith Drapkin, arrived soon after LPA started the inspection to act as the fully qualified teacher. Ms. Drapkin's is the Director of Operations and stated Mr. Wemett (aide present) will enroll in additional ECE courses to be "teacher" qualified and will provide proof of enrollment once it is final. Ms. Drapkin stated the last day of children present at this site is today, 06/16/23. Ms. Drapkin stated the new school year will start 08/31/23, and a shift of staffing will need to be conducted to ensure appropriate teacher to child ratio is always maintained. Ms. Drapkin stated she will provide LPA with an updated LIC500 by POC due date.

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:

Monica Cuddy

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Samantha Clenista

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2023

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: OPEN MINDS ST. KATHARINE IMMERSION	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105094
	VISIT DATE: 06/16/2023

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LPA reviewed sign in sheets, first aid supplies and reviewed medication policy and storage, all areas are within compliance. Isolation area is the Director's office. Children and staff records were reviewed and were observed to be complete. All staff have required criminal record and child abuse index clearances. Facility last conducted and documented earthquake drill was on 03/02/23. Facility has at least one staff member that has a valid EMSA approved pediatric CPR/FA when children are in care. Facility has tested their water for lead on 11/04/22, and no high levels of exceedance was reported.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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

Child Care Providers can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINS through the DSS website at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe. LPA discussed California Megan's Law with provider and advised her to go on the website at www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2023

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: OPEN MINDS ST. KATHARINE IMMERSION	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105094
	VISIT DATE: 06/16/2023

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Ms. Drapkin 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.

See 809D for cited deficiencies. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to keep notice posted will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Ms. Drapkin. As a reminder, all unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619) 767-2203.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2023

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