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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700647
Report Date: 11/20/2024
Date Signed: 11/20/2024 10:59:35 AM

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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:KID'S BAY, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
376700647
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SHEREE NICHOLSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:13770 CARMEL VALLEY ROADTELEPHONE:
(858) 240-6710
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92130
CAPACITY: 133TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 133CENSUS: 54DATE:
11/20/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:21 AM
MET WITH:Sheree NicholsTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:20 AM
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On 11/20/24 @ 9:21AM, LPA Nancy Diaz conducted an unannounced inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted facility entry by Sheree Nichols, Site Director. LPA toured the facility with Mrs. Nichols. Ass't Directors Stephanie Carr & Jacqueline Sandoval were also present today. Observed present today were 54 preschool children in the following classrooms:
  • Seahorse room with 17 children and staff Jacqueline Sandoval & Beth Rust
  • Dolphins room with 10 children and staff Sancharee Spain
  • Shark room with 5 children and staff Elizabeth Grubiss & Ariana Avelar
  • Clown Fish with 9 children and staff Carol Salas
  • Whales room with 13 children and staff Julisa Avila & Tracy Tucker

Program operates Monday-Friday; 7AM to 6PM.

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. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. The majority of staff present today (director, ass't director and teachers) are trained in CPR and Pediatric First aid, current certificates were on file.

Medications are kept in a safe place, inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All toilets, handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors are clean and safe. The child care center was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. Facility maintains a carbon monoxide detector that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 of Part 2 of Division 12.

Playground equipment was observed to be in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space are maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment was cushioned with material that absorbs a fall.
Joelle Redding
Nancy Diaz
DATE: 11/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/20/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Nancy Diaz On 11/20/2024 at 10:14 AM
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: KID'S BAY, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700647

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/20/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101238(g)
Buildings and Grounds
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation during a tour of the facility, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a gallon of bleach/Chlorox was stored in an unlock cabinet in the Clown Fish room. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/20/2024
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LPA observed staff removed the gallon of bleach/Chlorox and made them inaccessible to children. Mrs. Nichols is also going to ensure that the cabinet be repaired so that the staff can lock toxic items and make them inaccessible to children.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
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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:Nancy Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/20/2024


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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: KID'S BAY, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700647
VISIT DATE: 11/20/2024
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Children were observed to be under the supervision of qualified staff. Facility was observed to be within ratio. An isolation area has been designated for children who becomes ill during the day.

Children’s records were reviewed today. All required forms were on file. Menus are posted in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative. All children are signed in/out by a representative who uses a full legal signature and has recorded the time of day. Child’s record also contain a medical assessment.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.
For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/.

Mrs. Nichols was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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.

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.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/20/2024
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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: KID'S BAY, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700647
VISIT DATE: 11/20/2024
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Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.
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).
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP

TYPE A DEFICIENCY WAS CITED TODAY. Type A deficiency if not corrected poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

LPA Nancy Diaz informed Site Director, Sheree Nichols that this report dated November 20, 2024 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Also, LPA Nancy Diaz informed Site Director, Sheree Nichols to provide a copy of this licensing report dated November 20, 2024 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

HSC Section 1596.8595© shall be cited for failure to provide copies to parents/guardians of children in care and newly enrolled children, and for failure to maintain written verification of receipt of, licensing reports indicating a Type A violation.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Sheree Nichols. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights (LIC9058), were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA observed that the notice of site visit was posted during the inspection. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/20/2024
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