376701107-1-14-2025-20-CC-LGAO-DCX483-20250114175205

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701107
Report Date: 01/14/2025
Date Signed: 01/14/2025 05:52:14 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/14/2025 05:52 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:	RISING STAR PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	376701107
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	DIANA HURTADO		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3040 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(619) 213-9356
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92105
CAPACITY: 48	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 48	CENSUS: 12	DATE:	01/14/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	03:00 PM
MET WITH:	Director Rachelle Wise		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	06:00 PM

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On 01/14/25 at 3:00PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luigi Gargaro conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director Rachelle Wise and proceeded to tour the facility together. The following ratios were observed: Classroom 3 and Classroom 4 were combined towards the end of the day and had 12 children under the supervision of teacher Maria Hernandez and aide Adamari Hurtado during the start of parent pickups. Children were seated at outdoor tables and having snack when analyst arrived. Classrooms 1 and 2 are also available for the preschool and are used on as needed basis but rooms 3 and 4 are currently used as the primary classrooms. Facility was within staffing ratio during LPA's tour. All staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility

All required notices, forms and license(s) were posted. Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation and drinking water. Storage cubbies are readily available, and room accommodates class size. Napping equipment consists of cots which are kept in the classrooms and each cot has its own sheet or covering. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets with appropriate temperature. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. Bathroom is lighted and has ventilation. Facility provides the children’s snacks and meals that are stored and prepared in the secured facility kitchen which is off classroom 2. Children also may bring meals from home which are appropriately dated and labeled. A meal menu is posted. Adequate food is available for meals and snacks.

Outdoor play area is a fenced cement and grass yard. Yard has a shade structure for children. Equipment is age appropriate for preschool children. Children have drinking water provided in their own individual water bottles they bring from home and can be refilled at the facility. Grounds are free of debris or potential hazards. LPA reviewed sign in sheets and medication policy and storage. Per the director, there are no children currently being administered medications in the preschool. Isolation area is the Director's office. Personnel and client records were reviewed and staff members have completed the online mandated child abuse training.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi Gargaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/14/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2025

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: RISING STAR PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701107
	VISIT DATE: 01/14/2025

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All personnel have required criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA reviewed Emergency Disaster Plan and last fire drill was conducted 01/03/25 while last earthquake drill was conducted on 06/21/24. Facility has an operating carbon monoxide detector located in the preschool classroom. Facility has at least one staff member that has a valid EMSA approved CPR/FA certificate when children are in care.

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. 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)/ (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. Currently no children in care are being administered any medications.

Licensee representative was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care.

Child Care Providers can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINS through the DSS website at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe. LPA discussed California Megan's Law with provider and advised her to go on the website at www.meganslaw.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 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 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi Gargaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/14/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: RISING STAR PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701107
	VISIT DATE: 01/14/2025

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LPA 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. 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.

All unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619)767-2203.

No violations were cited during today's visit.

A notice of site visit was provided and to be posted at the facility for 30 days. Failure to keep notice posted will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi Gargaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/14/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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