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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700865
Report Date: 11/14/2022
Date Signed: 11/14/2022 02:29:43 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/14/2022 02:29 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:	NEXT GENERATION EDUCATIONAL CENTER - INFANT		FACILITY NUMBER:	376700865
ADMINISTRATOR:	LINDA MENDEZ		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	1471 GRANITE HILLS DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(619) 441-8800
CITY:	EL CAJON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92019
CAPACITY: 30	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30	CENSUS: 14	DATE:	11/14/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:15 PM
MET WITH:	Director Linda Mendez		TIME COMPLETED:	01:30 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 11/14/2022 at 12:15 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Joelle Redding, met with Director, Linda Mendez, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 14 infants present with three teachers and an Aide in the Explorer's Room. The facility has temporarily moved two cribs over for the small infants as there was some work done in the Discovery Room last week and some odor is lingering. An Incident Report will be filed within 7 days of the incident. There is a fully qualified Assistant Director on staff as the facility accommodates more than 25 infants. 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. There is a variety of activities provided throughout the day. Infant foods/beverages are labeled/dated and stored per regulation in the infant room refrigerator. Food service area for older infants eating solid food consists of a kitchen which is clean and sanitary. Food is stored in covered containers at 45 degrees or less and there is no expired or contaminated food present. Staff preparing food are using proper personal hygiene and food service practices. The food meets the nutritional requirements per regulation and is of good quality and proper quantity. The breakfast/lunch/snack menu is posted, changes are recorded, and menus are stored for 30 days. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products and food preparation sink is separate from diaper/changing and toilet/potty chair handwashing sink. Infant bedding/napping 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 daily 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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/14/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2022

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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: NEXT GENERATION EDUCATIONAL CENTER - INFANT	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700865
	VISIT DATE: 11/14/2022

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disinfected between each use. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Nap cots for older infants are in good repair, disinfected every day. All storage containers or trash cans containing solid or diaper waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. Any waste water used to clean is being discarded after use.

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. Appropriate supervision was in place during this visit.

The outdoor activity space is fully fenced and separate from other programs with age appropriate play equipment. There is sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. However, several depressions/holes were noted as well as spongy areas of ground in the grass/dirt portion of the yard, some covered by leaves. See LIC 809D for Type B deficiency. 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 office or in the classrooms if an Epi-Pen, inaccessible to children with all required documentation in place. 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 at least 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. All were found to be in compliance with Title 22 regulation. 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. The facility has sufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and were discussed to include contact with County Department of Public Health for guidance (619-692-8499) and Licensing (619-767-2248) to report the unusual incident when there are two or more incidents.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/14/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2022

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: NEXT GENERATION EDUCATIONAL CENTER - INFANT	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700865
	VISIT DATE: 11/14/2022

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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 Director 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.

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 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 publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Services are not in place today.

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.

Licensee is signed up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov. 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, visit the Program website atwww.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.

LPA conducted child care quality management interview with Director Linda Mendez. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director. See LIC 809D. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/14/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2022

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Document Has Been Signed on 11/14/2022 02:29 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Joelle Redding On 11/14/2022 at 02:03 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: NEXT GENERATION EDUCATIONAL CENTER - INFANT	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700865
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/14/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238.2(d)(1)

Outdoor Activity Space

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the grass/dirt area of the playground is spongy with several various sized holes, disguised by soft dirt and/or leaves, causing a tripping hazard. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/02/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director states she will speak with the Licensee and develop a plan to repair the holes in the grass/dirt area by the plan of correction date of 12/1/2022. In the meantime, the facility will ensure sufficient supervision is in place to redirect children away from the areas until corrected.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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:

Renesha Askew

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Joelle Redding

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2022

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