376701027-11-8-2023-51-CC-KLAE-CXDU6Q-20231108141844

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701027
Report Date: 11/08/2023
Date Signed: 11/08/2023 02:18:55 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/08/2023 02:18 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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	BIG FUTURE PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	376701027
ADMINISTRATOR:	CYNTHIA BAUTISTA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2634 EL CAMINO REAL		TELEPHONE:	(760) 434-2688
CITY:	CARLSBAD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92008
CAPACITY:	108	CENSUS: 60	DATE:	11/08/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:00 AM
MET WITH:	Cynthia Bautista		TIME COMPLETED:	03:00 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 11/8/23 at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Keturah Lane and Gerald Poindexter visited the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPAs met with Director Cynthia Bautista and proceeded to tour the facility. During today's inspection, there were 60 children with 7 staff members in 5 classrooms. Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed. Appropriate care & visual supervision were also observed during the inspection while children were engaged in classroom activities. Furniture and age-appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation. Floors appear to be clean and safe. Drinking water is readily accessible. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets with appropriate temperature. LPAs observed one toilet not flushing properly. Director stated that she has already contacted the plumber to fix the toilet. There were an adequate amount of other toilets for the children. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. Bathroom is lighted and has ventilation. Food service area consists of a kitchen which is clean and free of hazards. Menu is posted. Adequate food is available for meals. Cleaning supplies are kept separate from food and are inaccessible to children. Storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers and are kept in good repair. Director stated there are no firearms or other weapons on the premises. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers at 45 F or less. The facility appears to be free of insects and rodents. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility. Last emergency drill was conducted on 10/24/23. LPAs observed two drawer latches not functioning in the KinderPrep room. Inside one of the drawers was a mini rotary cutter. Director immediately installed new latches to both drawers while LPAs were present. (continued on LIC809-C...)

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tashima Daniel	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2242
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah Lane	TELEPHONE: (619) 629-8435
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/08/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2023

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: BIG FUTURE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701027
	VISIT DATE: 11/08/2023

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Outdoor play area is a fenced playground with sufficient material for cushioning. There are no bodies of water at this facility. Climbing structures, swings and slides are securely fixed to the ground. Area has trees and canopies used for shade. Equipment is age appropriate. Area has drinking water readily accessible, and grounds are free of debris or potential hazards. LPAs observed decorated wood panel with splintered wood that needs to be replaces. Director stated she would contact the owner to repair it.

LPA reviewed medication storage. Personnel records contain health screening documentation and at least one staff member has current CPR and First Aid certifications. All staff have completed mandated reporter training and required immunizations. Each personnel record contains documentation of educational background and training. One staff member had not completed required course Child, Family, Community. Director stated she would have the staff member enroll in the course. Sign ins were reviewed. Children’s records contain admission agreements and medical assessment. 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.

LPAs observed toddler program is kept separate from preschool program at all times. There was one child in the toddler classroom under two years of age that did not have a sleep log available for review.

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.

LPAs observed documentation from facility that the water was tested for lead on 9/8/23 which was after the required testing deadline of 1/1/2023. LPAs referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tashima Daniel	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2242
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah Lane	TELEPHONE: (619) 629-8435
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/08/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2023

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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: BIG FUTURE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701027
	VISIT DATE: 11/08/2023

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LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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. LPAs 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.

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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. However, currently there are no children with IMS needs currently enrolled. 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/.

Pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following Type B deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Cynthia Bautista. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

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/inspection-process.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tashima Daniel	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2242
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah Lane	TELEPHONE: (619) 629-8435
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/08/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2023

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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: BIG FUTURE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701027
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/08/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.16(a)(1)

Lead Testing

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on facility documentation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in lead testing was conducted after the required deadline of 1/1/2023 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/08/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Lead testing was conducted on 9/8/23 and results were received 9/14/23 with no lead exceedances. LPA advised that lead tests should be conducted every 5 years.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101216.1(c)(1)

Teacher Qualifications and Duties

(c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. 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 in one out of ten staff records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/22/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director stated she would provide proof of staff member's enrollment in the required course: Child, Family Community via e-mail to: Keturah.Lane@dss.ca.gov by 11/22/23.

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: Tashima Daniel	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2242
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah Lane	TELEPHONE: (619) 629-8435
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/08/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2023

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