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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600282
Report Date: 09/21/2023
Date Signed: 09/21/2023 02:50:43 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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	NHA - BARBARA Y. FIELDING EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	376600282
ADMINISTRATOR:	PAOLA CARBAJAL		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	841 SOUTH 41ST STREET		TELEPHONE:	(619) 684-6548
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92113
CAPACITY: 40	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 28	CENSUS: 22	DATE:	09/21/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:00 AM
MET WITH:	Zenaida Lopez, Acting Director		TIME COMPLETED:	03:10 PM

NARRATIVE
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 09/21/2023 at AM/PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Michelle Hood, met with Acting Director Zenaida Lopez for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. This facility serves children 18 months to 36 months of age. There were five children with three teachers in room #1, three children with one staff in classroom #2, seven children with three staff in classroom #3, and seven children with three staff in classroom #4. There is a fully qualified Acting Director on site. The facility is within ratio and capacity. Program operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean, orderly and at a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. All required forms were posted. The furniture, books, games, and toys are safe, age-appropriate, and in good repair. There is a variety of activities provided throughout the day. Children's foods/beverages are labeled/dated and stored per regulation in the refrigerator. Staff preparing food are using proper personal hygiene and food service practices. The food meets the nutritional requirements per regulation and is of good quality and proper quantity. The lunch/snack menu is posted, changes are recorded, and menus are stored for 30 days. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products and the food preparation sink is separate from the diaper/changing and toilet and hand washing sink. LPA reviewed sign-in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records, and a sample of children's records. All were found to be in compliance with Title 22 regulation. The facility is reminded the Mandated Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com. Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is separated in the assigned classroom. Each infant is to be under direct visual observation and supervision by staff at all times. If the napping area does not have a half or transparent wall that allows for audio and visual supervision from the activity area, the staff is present in the napping area. Sleep checks are conducted and documented every 15 minutes for all infants. Appropriate supervision was in place during this visit.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2023

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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: NHA - BARBARA Y. FIELDING EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376600282
	VISIT DATE: 09/21/2023

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The outdoor activity space is fully fenced and separate from other programs with age-appropriate play equipment., securely anchored to the ground. There is sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. Drinking water is available at all times, both inside and outside. There are several staff present with current CPR and First Aid certifications. Medications are stored in each classroom, and inaccessible to children with all required documentation in place. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The carbon monoxide detector is operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets the regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The facility does not transport children.

The facility has sufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and understands that current County requirements strongly recommend that all staff regardless of vaccination, wear masks while indoors. Reporting requirements for positive Covid-19 results in children or staff were discussed to include contact with the County Department of Public Health for guidance (619-692-8499) and Licensing (619-767-2248) to report the unusual incident.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Lopez 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 Lopez 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) plan is on file. 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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2023

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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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: NHA - BARBARA Y. FIELDING EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376600282
	VISIT DATE: 09/21/2023

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Lopez 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 the 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.

The licensee is advised to sign up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Select “Child Care” then “Quick Links” and Quarterly Updates. Select “Receive Important Updates” then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select “Subscribe.”

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.

LPA conducted a child care quality management interview with Zenaida Lopez. Exit interview conducted and the report was reviewed with Lopez. Lopez was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. See LIC 809D.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 09/21/2023 02:50 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Michelle Hood On 09/21/2023 at 01:53 PM

Link to Parent Document Below:

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: NHA - BARBARA Y. FIELDING EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376600282
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/21/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101439(h)(4)

Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies

(h) Infant changing tables shall: (4) While in use, be placed within arm's reach of a sink. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on LPA's observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in two out of two total counts wherein the facility did not ensure classroom #3 and #4 had a changing table within arms reach of a sink, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/20/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Lopez stated she will discuss the POC with Rodney Carey about placing a portable sink in classroom #3. Lopez stated she will discuss moving the changing table in arms reach of the sink in classroom #4.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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:

Cynthia Gray

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Michelle Hood

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2023

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