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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701141
Report Date: 10/17/2024
Date Signed: 10/31/2024 07:37:50 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/31/2024 07:37 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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:ABC CHILDREN'S CENTER AT SAN DIEGO - INFANTFACILITY NUMBER:
376701141
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CRISTY N. & POOJA S.FACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:12145 ALTA CARMEL COURT #270TELEPHONE:
(858) 451-1663
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92128
CAPACITY: 20TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 16CENSUS: 13DATE:
10/17/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:40 AM
MET WITH:Director, Cristy NovoaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:40 PM
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On 10/17/24, LPAs (Licensing Program Analysts) Saraliz Velando and Stefanie Mutialu conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and were granted entry by the Director, Cristy Novoa and the Assistant Director, Pooja Sharma. LPAs toured the facility with the director and observed 13 infants and 7 staff. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license.

The furniture, books, games, and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. Rooms were at a comfortable temperature. All foods and beverages are labeled/dated and stored per regulation in the infant room refrigerator. Infant/bedding napping equipment is sufficient and meets regulatory requirements.

Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary, and good operating condition. All storage containers or trash cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. Infant changing tables have padded, washable vinyl at least one inch thick with sides raised at least 3 inches, per regulation and are within arm’s reach of a sink. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Any medications are kept in the director’s office and emergency bags with first aid kits are inaccessible to children in the classrooms. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The carbon monoxide detector is operational and located in the Tigers classroom. LPAs reviewed, sign in/out sheets with full signatures, a sample of children's records for emergency information and medical assessments.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are inaccessible. 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 facility was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees, and visitors.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/17/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: ABC CHILDREN'S CENTER AT SAN DIEGO - INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701141
VISIT DATE: 10/17/2024
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Facility has emergency snacks on hand, stored appropriately and meeting nutritional requirements. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment was cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Children were observed to be under the supervision of qualified staff. Facility was observed to be within ratio. An isolation area has been designated for children who become ill during the day which is located in the director’s office. 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.

Licensee 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 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 licensee 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. 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/.

No deficiencies were issued today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Cristy Novoa.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2024
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