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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105168
Report Date: 04/10/2024
Date Signed: 04/10/2024 12:24:07 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/10/2024 12:24 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:CHILDREN OF THE RAINBOWFACILITY NUMBER:
376105168
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		TOMEKA WILLIAMSFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:6845 UNIVERSITY AVENUETELEPHONE:
(619) 384-2159
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92115
CAPACITY: 144TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 52CENSUS: 41DATE:
04/10/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:40 AM
MET WITH:Tomeka WilliamsTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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On 04/10/2024 at 8:40am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Samantha Clenista conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a Change of Ownership. Upon arrival, LPA met with Tomeka Williams (Center Director). LPA observed a total of 6 infants with 2 staff and 35 preschoolers with 3 staff. All staff were cleared and associated and was observed to be providing adequate ratio and supervision during inspection. Facility is requesting to be licensed for 24 infants (0-2yo) in the Purple Room, 96 preschool children (2-5yo) in the Blue, Red, Green, Yellow and Orange Room, and 24 school-age children (ages Kinder-12 yo) in the Indigo Room. Fire clearance was granted on 04/05/24. Hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday, 6am-6pm.

All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Director that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. Medications that are on site are stored in the classroom per child in a backpack inaccessible to children. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in the main lobby. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located on a wall right of the child care kitchen door in the main lobby area. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the main lobby, with the exception of an updated facility sketch. Children will be physically signed in and out in the main lobby area.

LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured for the infants is 842.66 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 24 infants. Total indoor activity space measured for the preschoolers is 3,723.97 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 96 children.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/10/2024
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: CHILDREN OF THE RAINBOW
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105168
VISIT DATE: 04/10/2024
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During the inspection, Director had decided after consulting with management that they would like to withdraw the school-age component and apply for it later down the line since they plan on converting the Orange Room for school-age children instead of the Indigo Room. LPA obtained written confirmation from the Licensee Representative of this withdrawal during time of inspection. An updated fire clearance will need to be requested to reflect this change.

LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, cribs, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Infant toys are safe with no sharp edges, splinters, or points, nor made of small parts that can present a choking hazard. Drinking water is available inside and outside the classrooms via water jugs that have filtered water from the kitchen and refillable water cups (provided by the facility). LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. Director was reminded to make anything that reads “Keep out of Reach of Children” to be inaccessible to children. Director was reminded that staff should be doing daily checks of all indoor and outdoor activity space to ensure the health and safety of children. LPA observed no bodies of water or weapons on the property and Director confirmed that there are none.

In the Purple Room (infant room) feeding tables have broad-based legs, plastic seats are in good repair and trays lock onto chairs. Changing tables have at least 1” padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable material and are within arm’s reach of a sink. Sides of the changing table are at least 3” high. Director is reminded that the diapering sink shall not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. There is a separate crib area located in between the Purple Room which meet regulatory requirements. Crib area is separated from activity space via wall/glass and baby gate. This barrier is at least four feet high, made of sound absorbing material and allows for supervision of napping infants. There are currently 8 cribs in the crib area. Director stated that the sleep logs and Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in a binder for each child within the classroom along with their file in the Director’s office. Director is reminded that the Needs and Services Plan needs to be updated quarterly.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/10/2024
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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: CHILDREN OF THE RAINBOW
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105168
VISIT DATE: 04/10/2024
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LPA observed a total of 2 sinks available for the infants. There are 2 toilets located in the Purple Room (infant room) that Director stated she would like to use for preschool children since no infants utilize the toilets and everyone is in diapers using the changing tables only. LPA observed the two toilets to be age appropriate for preschoolers, however advised that when staff take preschool children to use these toilets, that they need to be escorted to and from their classroom and under direct visual observation at all times. The number of toilets and sinks available for the preschool children is now 12 sinks and 8 toilets. An updated facility sketch will need to be submitted to reflect this change. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 96 preschool children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with 3 toilets and 2 sinks. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the director’s office and one stall and one sink located in the staff restroom which LPA observed was appropriately labeled. Director was reminded that the ill child shall be escorted and directly supervised to and from the isolation area and bathroom at all times.

Facility will provide breakfast, lunch and two snacks. The kitchen area currently includes 2 refrigerators, a warmer, an oven, a microwave, and 5 sinks. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed to be free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via placed up on high surfaces.

The facility currently has two fully fenced playground areas for each component (infant and preschool). Fencing of a mixture of chain-link and vertical metal fencing was observed to be at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the infants is 3,351.94, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the preschool is 5,346 sq. ft., which is only sufficient to accommodate 71 children at one time, insufficient for the number of children being requested. A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to limited square footage shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. Shade is provided on both playground via canopies. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on both playgrounds. There is a climbing structure on both the infant and preschool playgrounds that appear to be age appropriate for the children served. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by rubber matting. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playgrounds to be inaccessible to children. Director was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/10/2024
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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: CHILDREN OF THE RAINBOW
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105168
VISIT DATE: 04/10/2024
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The facility had their water tested for lead on 05/23/23, and a clearance was issued on 07/03/23. Facility has lead results on file.

Director 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, 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.

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) or (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

LPA reviewed with Director the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 Director 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: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/10/2024
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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: CHILDREN OF THE RAINBOW
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105168
VISIT DATE: 04/10/2024
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Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

A notice of site visit was given to Director and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Tomeka Williams.

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 platforms. 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 are needed prior to the issuance of the license:
  • Submit an updated facility sketch to reflect the following changes; identify isolation restroom, isolation area, and remove anywhere that says “school-age.”
  • Obtain an approved playground waiver for the preschool to share the preschool playground at separate times in the AM and PM due to limited outdoor activity space.
  • Obtain an updated fire clearance to reflect the changes that the facility made, taking out the school-age component.
  • Submit an updated application (200A) to reflect the above change of taking out the school-age component.
  • Post updated facility sketch in the main lobby where other postings are located.

Director, Tomeka Williams, stated she understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/10/2024
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