376700936-9-21-2022-20-CC-MHEZ-CJGRHT-20220921130252

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700936
Report Date: 09/21/2022
Date Signed: 09/21/2022 01:02:59 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/21/2022 01:02 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:	ASPEN LEAF PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	376700936
ADMINISTRATOR:	RANDI SCHWARTZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3518 THIRD AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(619) 501-8899
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92103
CAPACITY: 29	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 29	CENSUS: 22	DATE:	09/21/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Randi Schwartz, Facility Director		TIME COMPLETED:	01:02 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 September 21, 2022 at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marie Hernandez, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with the Facility Director Randi Schwartz. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. There are currently three classrooms in operation. The following ratios were observed in the Narwhals room, there were seven children with two staff; there were seven children with two staff in the Squirrels room and eight children with two staff in the Penguins room. 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. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. The furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The 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 hand-washing 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. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents during the inspection today. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marie Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/21/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2022

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: ASPEN LEAF PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700936
	VISIT DATE: 09/21/2022

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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. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities. The name of the child care 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. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 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 and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records and documentation of mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. The required documents are posted. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted on 05/11/2022.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). 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.

The Director is advised to regularly visit the Community Care Licensing WEBSITE:www.cdss.ca.gov for quarterly updates and updated regulation information. Community Care Licensing Duty Line: (619) 767-2248, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Southern California Child Care Advocate information was provided, and the Applicant was encouraged to subscribe through the CCLD website in order to be placed on an email list for updated regulation information. The Advocate information was provided: (714) 703-2800 or childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov.

The following deficiency has been cited. An exit interview was conducted and LPA Marie Hernandez explained the inspection report. The Appeal Rights were discussed and provided. The signature at the bottom of this report confirms receipt. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marie Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/21/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2022

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Created By: Marie Hernandez On 09/21/2022 at 12:42 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: ASPEN LEAF PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700936
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/21/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. Staff #6 did not renew her online mandated reporter certification (AB1207). The staff's certificate expired on 09/02/2022. The Director confirmed that the staff person did not renew her AB1207 certificate.
	POC Due Date: 09/30/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The Director stated she will have the staff person renew her online mandated reporter certification (AB1207) by September 30, 2022 and will submit proof of correction to LPA by 09/30/2022. The Director will ensure that the staff renews the AB1207 every two years prior to expiration date.

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:

Cynthia Gray

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Marie Hernandez

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2022

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