376700834-5-16-2023-20-CC-MHOD-CRVNMU-20230516103542

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700834
Report Date: 05/16/2023
Date Signed: 05/16/2023 10:35:51 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/16/2023 10:35 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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	VALENCIA PARK EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	376700834
ADMINISTRATOR:	GRACIELA ALMADER		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5880 SKYLINE DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(619) 262-1219
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92114
CAPACITY: 19	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 19	CENSUS: 17	DATE:	05/16/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:55 AM
MET WITH:	Graciela Almader, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	10:50 AM

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 05/16/2023 at 8:55 am., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Hood and Thien, conducting an unannounced Annual Inspection for the preshool license and met with Director, Graciela Almader. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. This is a full-day program Monday through Frifay from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. There were three (3) staff members present with 17 pre-school children ages 2-5 years old. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication, and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and play equipment are in good 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. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish, and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around the pre-school outdoor play equipment have cushioning material to absorb falls. There is a working carbon monoxide and smoke detector. The facility has an Incidental Medical Services (IMS) on file. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 the 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: 05/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: VALENCIA PARK EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700834
	VISIT DATE: 05/16/2023

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A review of staff records on this date indicates 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 director will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility, or bar from entering the facility for any person it deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Director 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.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one (1) person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are present at the facility or off-site activities. The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. The facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 pre-school children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children's files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representatives and or relatives or others who can resume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles, and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Staff records contain documentation of meeting qualification requirements. Menus are posted monthly and where an authorized representative can view the menu. The facility has uses mats for the children for nap time.

LPA and Director discussed 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.

An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with Graciela Almader, Director. A copy of this report and appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) will be emailed to the director and director was advised that acknowledgment and receipt of the report are to be received within twenty-four hours. 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. No deficiencies were cited.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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