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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700512
Report Date: 11/12/2024
Date Signed: 11/12/2024 11:46:41 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/12/2024 11:46 AM - 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:DISCOVERY ISLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - INFANTFACILITY NUMBER:
376700512
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MELINDA CARVALHOFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:14521 TED WILLIAMS PARKWAYTELEPHONE:
(858) 748-5600
CITY:POWAYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92064
CAPACITY: 20TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20CENSUS: 16DATE:
11/12/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:40 AM
MET WITH:Brittney MccrayTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:55 AM
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On 11/12/24 at 8:40 a.m, Licensing Program Analyst, Renita Rodriguez, met with Assistant Director Brittney Mccray, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 16 infants present with 8 teachers in one room. Room is split in two for infants older than 12 months and younger than 12 months. Facility is within ratio and capacity.

LPA toured the facility. The room was clean, orderly and 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. Meals and snack are provided by the families. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products and food preparation sink is separate from diaper changing and toilet/potty chair hand washing sink.

Infant bedding equipment is in good repair with standard cribs and mattresses of a water-resistant material, disinfected daily. Cribs are spaced adequately apart to meet regulation and are not blocking an entrance or an exit. Tight fitting crib sheets are in place, bedding is stored separately, and each child has his/her own. No children are using the same crib. Soiled sheets are kept in accessible to children and bedding is washed weekly or more if necessary. Infant changing tables have padded, washable vinyl at least one inch thick with sides raised at least 3 inches, per regulation and are within arm’s reach of a sink that is not used for food preparation. The sink and changing table are disinfected between each use. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. All storage containers or trash cans containing solid or diaper waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair.

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, staff is present in the napping area. Sleep checks are conducted and documented every 15 minutes for all infants.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Renita Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/12/2024
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: DISCOVERY ISLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700512
VISIT DATE: 11/12/2024
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The outdoor activity space is fully fenced and separate from other programs with age appropriate play equipment. 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 certification. Medications are stored in the front office, inaccessible to children. 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 regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The facility does not transport children.

LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. 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 the Director’s office.

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 facility representative 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) policy was discussed. 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: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Renita Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2024
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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: DISCOVERY ISLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700512
VISIT DATE: 11/12/2024
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Facility representative 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 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.

Facility Representative 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 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/inspection-process.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Assistant Director, Brittney Mccray. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Renita Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2024
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