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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105219
Report Date: 09/16/2025
Date Signed: 09/16/2025 02:46:20 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/16/2025 02:46 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:	CARMEL MOUNTAIN PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	376105219
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	DONNA TACONI		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	9510 CARMEL MOUNTAIN RD		TELEPHONE:	(858) 484-4877
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92129
CAPACITY: 273	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 273	CENSUS: 205	DATE:	09/16/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:05 PM
MET WITH:	Donna Taconi and Karina Montoya		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:00 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 09/16/25 at 1:05pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Samantha Clenista and Selina Siao conducted an announced Pre-Licensing follow-up inspection to address facility’s request to add an infant program and to convert the currently licensed facilities (372005101 & 372005759) to a single license. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Center Director, Donna Taconi and Assistant Director, Karina Montoya. Facility is requesting to be licensed for 273 children; 12 infants (0-2 yo) in Room 4A, 24 toddlers (18-36 months) in 2A & 3A, 225 preschoolers (2-5yo) in Rooms 1A, 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B,6C, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12A, & 12B, and 12 school-aged children (Kinder-12yo) in Rooms 13 & 14. Hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday, 7am-5:30pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected and measured on LPAs initial pre-licensing inspection dated on 09/04/25. LPAs informed Facility Representatives today that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities to ensure their overall health and safety. When medications are on site, Director stated that they will be in a locked cabinet in the office. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in the office and staff room. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in the office shelf and each building. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the front office. Children will be signed in and out via Pro Care App. Total indoor activity space for infants measured at 356.67 sq. ft., which is only sufficient for 10 infants, instead of the requested 12 infants. Total indoor activity space for toddlers measured at 840.90 sq. ft., sufficient for 24 toddlers. Total indoor activity space for preschoolers measured at 7,877.73 sq. ft., sufficient for 225. Total indoor activity space for school-aged measured at 429.88 sq. ft., sufficient for 12 school-aged.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/16/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2025

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

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California Health & Human Services Agency

California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:

Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: CARMEL MOUNTAIN PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105219
	VISIT DATE: 09/16/2025

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LPAs 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 in and outside the classrooms via filtered water dispenser. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. Fire clearance was granted on 07/29/25. Changing tables have at least 1” padding covered with moisture resistant, washable material. Sides of the changing table are at least 3” high and the changing table is within arm’s reach of a sink. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. There are no cribs in the infant room as the facility only cares for children 12 months and up and walking. Sleep logs and Needs and Services Plans will be kept in the child’s classroom in a 3-ring binder, and Director was reminded that they have to be updated quarterly.

LPAs observed a total of 2 sinks available for infants, 2 sinks and 2 toilets available for toddlers, 24 sinks, 10 toilets and 6 urinals available for preschoolers and 1 sink and 1 toilet available for school-aged children. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of each program. School age restroom affords privacy for the children and is labeled. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the office and staff restroom. Director is reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

The kitchen area currently includes 2 fridges, 1 freezer, 2 ovens, 2 microwaves, 1 sink (hot and cold water) and a dishwasher. 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 closed door.

The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area for each program. Fencing for the outdoor play areas is via chain link and was observed to be at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the infants is 1,233.71 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the toddlers is 1,855.5 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the preschoolers (2yo yard, 3yo yard, 4yo yard, Grass Slide with Deck, Block Deck, Amphitheatre, Enchanted Forest, Bunny Deck, Room 14 Deck, Learning Deck #1-3, Art Studio, Nature Lab, Soccer Field, and The Glen/Organic Farm) is 32,347.10 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/16/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2025

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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: CARMEL MOUNTAIN PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105219
	VISIT DATE: 09/16/2025

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The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the school-agers (Room 13 Deck and Yoga Deck) is 1,087.37 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via canopies, trees, pergolas, and patio covers. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on all playgrounds. All climbing structures were observed to be age appropriate for the assigned age groups that it is for, and were observed to be properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climbers provided by turf, crash pads, engineered wood fiber and sand. There are several rose bushes located in the 3-year-old playground (part of the garden area), which is placed adjacent to the stream of rocks where children play barefoot and have access to. LPAs observed no barrier between the rose bushes and the stream. This area was approved by the Regional Office on 07/17/2025. During today’s visit, LPAs advised and reminded Facility Representatives that direct visual supervision of all children during outdoor play shall be maintained at all times to ensure the overall health and safety of children.

Facility Representatives stated there are no firearms or weapons on site. LPAs observed two water fountain features located in the pathway towards the soccer field. Both water fountains are filled with rocks high enough to ensure children’s safety. LPAs also observed there to be multiple stream of rocks located on the 2, 3 and 4 year old playground that has no standing water present, however, staff can manually control the water flow, including adjusting the intensity during water play. On 07/17/25, the Regional Office inspected these water features and approved them. At the time of their inspection, water levels did not exceed 2 inches. Playground 2 has two water features. For these water features, the Facility Representatives stated that staff are responsible for daily inspection of water quality and depth prior and during children's use. Water features are monitored by staff during active play and learning sessions. Facility Representatives stated that ongoing maintenance is performed by the site's maintenance staff.

For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP).

Facility Representatives were 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/16/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2025

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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: CARMEL MOUNTAIN PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105219
	VISIT DATE: 09/16/2025

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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

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

LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with Facility Representatives were 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. LPAs also informed Facility Representatives 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.

Facility Representatives were 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 Facility Representatives 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 Facility Representatives.

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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/16/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2025

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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: CARMEL MOUNTAIN PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105219
	VISIT DATE: 09/16/2025

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The following corrections are needed prior to licensure:

Provide proof that the infant and toddler changing tables are within an arm's reach of a sink with labels.
Obtain an updated fire clearance to reflect appropriate capacity and room assignments.

Once all remaining items are completed and obtained, a license for 271 children; 10 infants (12-24 months) in Room 4A, 24 toddlers (18-36 months) in 2A & 3A, 225 preschoolers (2-5yo) in Rooms 1A, 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 6C, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12A, 12B & 14, and 12 school-aged children (Kinder-12yo) in Room 13 may be issued upon final file review and approval from the Regional Office.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/16/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2025

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