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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600708
Report Date: 09/24/2024
Date Signed: 09/24/2024 01:26:23 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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:NHA EARLY LINK-SKILL CENTERS OF AMERICA HEAD STARTFACILITY NUMBER:
376600708
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MERRYANN JENKINSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6285 UNIVERSITY AVENUETELEPHONE:
(619) 243-1607
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92115
CAPACITY: 88TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 80CENSUS: 68DATE:
09/24/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:15 AM
MET WITH:Director, LorenaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
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LPAs (Licensing Program Analysts) Saraliz Velando and Stefani Mutialu, conducted an unannounced follow up visit of two self-reported incidents that occurred on 7/8/24 and 9/6/24. On 7/8/24, a 4 year old child (Child #1) was riding a tricycle that tipped over and sustained a fracture to the left arm. Child #1 did not finish the Summer program and returned to school on 9/3/24. The second incident was on 9/6/24 where a 3 year old child (Child #2) spilled milk while trying to pour it in a cup and the substitute teacher spoke to her inappropriately and made the child upset. The same teacher grabbed the shoulders of Child #2 and forced her on a chair roughly while she was eating which caused the child to choke on the food she was eating.

LPA conducted staff interviews. Staff #1 stated that she witnessed the milk incident and the inappropriate comment that was made regarding the milk being spilled. She also mentioned that it was not the first time she witnessed the substitute teacher being rough and using a harsh tone towards children. Staff #1 stated that she spoke to the substitute about being gentler but did not see improvement. Staff #2 told LPA that she had also counseled the substitute regarding her loud tone in the classroom.

The ratio was 3 staff to 16 children at the time of second incident and adequate supervision was in place. The facility reported the incidents timely. The tricycles for the children in the playground are age appropriate and in good condition. It seems that the first incident was a random accident. For the second incident, a type B deficiency will be issued today. An exit interview was conducted with the Director Lorena Agraz. Notice of Site Visit and Appeal Rights along with a copy of the report was provided to Director. A notice of site visit was posted and must remain for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Saraliz Velando On 09/24/2024 at 12:59 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 EARLY LINK-SKILL CENTERS OF AMERICA HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600708

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/24/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
09/24/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(1)

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Personal Rights(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(1)To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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The Director stated that she spoke with the staff that witnessed the incident and addressed personal rights of children. She submitted a signed statement to LPA during the visit and has also spoken with CCC to ensure the staff involved does not return to the facility.
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Based on file review and interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a substitute teacher grabbed a child by the shoulders and forced her to sit on a chair and spoke in a harsh manner to her which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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:Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Saraliz Velando
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/24/2024


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