<meta name="robots" content="noindex">
Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700221
Report Date: 03/20/2023
Date Signed: 03/20/2023 03:59:21 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/20/2023 03:59 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:PORTER/KENNEDY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
376700221
ADMINISTRATOR:GRACIELA CHAVEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4800 T STREETTELEPHONE:
(619) 266-4551
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92113
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 17DATE:
03/20/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:40 AM
MET WITH:Lead Teacher Nidia FigueroaTIME COMPLETED:
02:30 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 03/20/23, at 09:40AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luigi Gargaro, conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit and met with co-Lead Classroom Teacher, Nidia Figueroa. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Facility administrator, school principal Vincent Anthony, was not present during today's visit. The preschool program consists of an AM session which runs from 8:55AM-11:55AM and a PM session which runs from 12:35PM-3:35PM and operates in conjunction with the school year calendar of its co-located elementary school program. Days of operation are Monday-Friday. There is currently one classroom, classroom 502, in operation. The following ratios were observed: Classroom 502 (serves children ages 3 through 5 years): There were 19 children present in the AM session and 8 children present in the PM session with 3 staff members including co-lead teachers Nidia Figueroa and Lakesha Callahan and classroom aide Saida Moreno.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe.

Breakfast and lunch are provided through the co-located elementary school cafeteria. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility does have one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi Gargaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/20/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 1 of 5
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: PORTER/KENNEDY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700221
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2023
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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. None of the staff has current CPR/First Aid certifications.

The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a Title V ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 8 children or one teacher and at least two aides supervising no more that 24 children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child. Some children did not have medical assessment forms today. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were not complete for health screening or immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles for some of the staff. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPA provided the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, California Megan’s Law (www.meganslaw.ca.gov), Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficienc(y)ies is/are being cited: (see next page, 809 D) An exit interview was conducted with teacher Figueroa and she was provided a copy of the facility's appeal rights (LIC 9058)
This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi Gargaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2023
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 5 of 5
Document Has Been Signed on 03/20/2023 03:59 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Luigi Gargaro On 03/20/2023 at 01:10 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: PORTER/KENNEDY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700221

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101174(a)
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
(a) Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on analyst observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as they did not have a current posted Emergency Disaster Plan which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 04/17/2023
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Analyst provided lead teacher Figueroa with a copy of a blank Emergency Disaster Plan and she states she will complete it in conjunction with school principal Anthony, ensure it is posted in the classroom Licensing area and then submit a copy of it to analyst by 04/17/23 to complete the correction.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on analyst record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff member #3 did not have a copy of her required MMR immunization which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 04/24/2023
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Lead teacher Figueroa states will discuss missing vaccination requirement with Principal Anthony and have staff member #3 provide proof of MMR immunization to analyst by 04/24/23 to complete the correction.
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:Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Luigi Gargaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/20/2023


LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 2 of 5
Document Has Been Signed on 03/20/2023 03:59 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Luigi Gargaro On 03/20/2023 at 01:10 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: PORTER/KENNEDY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700221

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Section Cited
Personnel Requirements
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on analyst record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff members #2 & #3 were missing health screening reports as required by regulation which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 04/24/2023
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Teacher Figueroa states she will discuss the missing health screening reports with Principal Anthony and understands the staff members will have their physician complete a report for them and submit a copy of the completed reports to analyst by 04/24/23 to complete the correction.
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:Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Luigi Gargaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/20/2023


LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 3 of 5
Document Has Been Signed on 03/20/2023 03:59 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Luigi Gargaro On 03/20/2023 at 01:10 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: PORTER/KENNEDY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700221

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101220(a)
Child's Medical Assessments
(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on analyst record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as children #2 and #3 did not have a required medical assessment in their files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 04/24/2023
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Teacher Figueroa states she will discuss the missing health screening reports with Principal Anthony and understands the parents of the children in question will have their physician complete a report for them and submit a copy of the completed report to analyst by 04/24/23 to complete the correction.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
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:Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Luigi Gargaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/20/2023


LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 4 of 5