376700936-9-10-2024-20-CC-VWIN-D8YQ8K-20240910115652

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700936
Report Date: 09/10/2024
Date Signed: 09/10/2024 11:56:57 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/10/2024 11:56 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:	ASPEN LEAF PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	376700936
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	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: 20	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	09/10/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	Randi Schwartz		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:15 PM

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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 9/10/2024 at 9:15am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA met with Director, Randi Schwartz and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. LPA inspected and toured the indoor and outdoor of the facility. There are currently three classrooms in operation. There were two teachers and two aides supervising nine children on the playground, and two teachers and two children were observed at the front entrance of the facility. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during time of inspection. Kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish. Solid waste storage containers have tight fitting covers and are in good repair. Playground equipment is in safe condition. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. Facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The last fire/disaster was conducted and documented on 8/20/2024. Director stated that there are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. Director stated that there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. The facility provides morning and afternoon snack. Menus are posted monthly. Children bring their own lunch and water bottles. The facility provides filter drinking water. Director 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky Williamson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/10/2024

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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: ASPEN LEAF PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700936
	VISIT DATE: 09/10/2024

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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.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than twelve (12) children in care. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility. The name of the facility representative and the fully qualified teacher designated to act in the facility representative’s absence has been reported to the Department.

LPA reviewed facility sign in /sign out sheets. Director was reminded that the person who signs the child in and out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. 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 for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training.

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-care-centers/.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed - related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky Williamson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/10/2024

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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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: ASPEN LEAF PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700936
	VISIT DATE: 09/10/2024

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LPA discussed and provided director with the following: childcare advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248.

Please visit the Guardian web page and set-up your Guardian account. https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian If you have any questions regarding Guardian, please contact CDSS at email: guardian@dss.ca.gov

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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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.

No deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Randi Schwartz. Appeal Rights, and Notice of Site Visit were given. Notice of Site Visit is required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. LPA observed Notice of Site Visit posted on the bulletin board in the lobby.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky Williamson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/10/2024

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