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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700997
Report Date: 08/19/2024
Date Signed: 08/19/2024 02:01:13 PM

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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:	VINE LEARNING CENTER #2, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376700997
ADMINISTRATOR:	SAMANTHA AGUIRRE		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	6705 LINDA VISTA ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(858) 974-1222
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92111
CAPACITY:	66	CENSUS: 51	DATE:	08/19/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:33 AM
MET WITH:	Samantha Aguirre		TIME COMPLETED:	02:15 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 8/19/2024 @ 10:33AM, LPA Nancy Diaz conducted an unannounced inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted facility entry by Samantha Aguirre, Site Director. LPA toured the facility with Ms. Aguirre. Observed present today were 51 children. There are 4 classrooms designated for childrens use. Program operates Monday-Friday; 6:30AM-5:30PM. Infant #1 room - 12 infants and staff Elizabeth Flores, Megan Gordon, Julissa Valenzuela, Jazmine Cardenas Infant #2 room - 14 infants and staff Jaliva Dawson, Ana Raya, Virginia Gasca & Mala Hemmati (Out of ratio - 1 teacher and 3 aides) - corrected on the spot. Toddler #1 room - 17 toddlers with staff Ofelia Flores, Veronica Garcia, Ashley Pinkham, Hassan Mohammed Issa & Roseanna Necochea. Toddler #2 room - 8 toddlers with Sweet Barajas & Mala Hemmati A review of staff records on this date indicates that one staff who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions but not associated to the facility. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Several staff present today are trained in CPR and Pediatric First aid. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are inaccessible. 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Joelle Redding	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz	TELEPHONE: (619) 929-2327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/19/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024

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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: VINE LEARNING CENTER #2, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700997
	VISIT DATE: 08/19/2024

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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.

Children were observed to be under the supervision of qualified staff. 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.

Staff records reviewed today contain a health screening as required by the regulation.
Staff have completed the mandated reporter training (effective 3/2018). This training shall be renewed every two years. All staff have immunization record indicating that they have been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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/.

Facility representative 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Joelle Redding	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz	TELEPHONE: (619) 929-2327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/19/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024

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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: VINE LEARNING CENTER #2, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700997
	VISIT DATE: 08/19/2024

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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative Samantha Aguirre and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative 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.

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.

Facility representative 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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Samantha Aguirre. A copy of this report, Appeal rights and Notice of site visit were provided. Notice of Site visit must be posted for 30 days. .

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Joelle Redding	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz	TELEPHONE: (619) 929-2327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/19/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024

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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: VINE LEARNING CENTER #2, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700997
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/19/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101170(j)

Criminal Record Clearance

(j) The licensee shall maintain documentation of criminal record clearances or criminal record exemptions of volunteers that require fingerprinting. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Substitute Mala Hemmati's fingerprint clearance is not associated to the facility. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/19/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	This deficiency was corrected today. Form LIC 9182 was immediately sent to the department via email.

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.7995(a)(1)

General Provisions and Definitions

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff Megan Gordon did not have the required immunization record on file - Pertussis, Measles and influenza. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/26/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Ms. Aguirre stated that she will provide the department a copy of Megan Gordon's immunization record no later than 8/26/2024.

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	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz	TELEPHONE: (619) 929-2327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/19/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024

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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: VINE LEARNING CENTER #2, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700997
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/19/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101216(g)(1)

Personnel Requirements

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Three staff were missing a copy of Physician's Report - Megan Gordon, Roseanna Necochea & Isabella Lepro. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/26/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Ms. Aguirre stated that she will email copies of current Physician's Report to the department no later than 8/26/2024 for staff Megan Gordon, Roseanna Necochea & Isabella Lepro.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101416.5(b)(1)(A)

Staff-Infant Ratio

(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. (1) An aide may be substituted for a teacher when all of the following conditions are met: (A) There is a fully qualified teacher directly supervising no more than 12 infants, and 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 the Infant Room #2 with 14 infants with 1 teacher and 3 aides. Fully qualified teacher was on break. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/19/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	This deficiency was corrected on the spot. Staff Isabella Lepro (fully qualified teacher) was placed in the Infant #2 room. The ratio after correction was 14 infants with 2 teachers and 2 aides.

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	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz	TELEPHONE: (619) 929-2327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/19/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024

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