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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701158
Report Date: 09/26/2022
Date Signed: 09/26/2022 04:43:34 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/26/2022 04:43 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:SEASIDE PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
376701158
ADMINISTRATOR:SUZIE SMISERFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1201 TURQUOISE STREETTELEPHONE:
(858) 886-7141
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92109
CAPACITY: 60TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 60CENSUS: 44DATE:
09/26/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:45 AM
MET WITH:Suzie SmiserTIME COMPLETED:
05:00 PM
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On 9/26/22 at 10:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Adrian Mangina visited the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Director Suzie Smiser and owner Paige Kratz and proceeded to tour the facility. During today's inspection, there were 44 children with 8 staff in 3 classrooms. Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed. Appropriate care & visual supervision were also observed during the inspection. Toddler and PreK classrooms were on the playground and Preschool class was participating 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. Filtered drinking water is readily accessible. Children bring their own water bottles from home, which is refilled using filtered water. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets with appropriate temperature. 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. Facility provides snacks only and the menu is posted monthly. Adequate food is available for snacks. Children bring their own lunch. 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 states that there are no poisons kept at the facility. Director states 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 in each classroom at the facility and fire alarms are direct connected to the fire department. Last fire drill was conducted on 7/2/22 and last earthquake drill was conducted on 3/4/22.

Outdoor play areas are fenced and playground has sufficient material for cushioning. The Toddler option has its own separate fenced playground for their sole use. There are no bodies of water or weapons at this facility. Climbing structures, swings and slides are securely fixed to the ground. Area has trees and large canopies used for shade. Equipment is age appropriate. Area has drinking water readily accessible as children’s water bottles follow them outside and grounds are free of debris or potential hazards.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian L Mangina
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2022
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: SEASIDE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701158
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2022
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Director states that there are no current children taking medication. LPA observed that facility uses locked medication storage located in the Director’s office. At least one staff member has current CPR and First Aid certifications. One staff have not renewed their mandated reporter training LPA advised that Director remind staff to complete AB1207 training timely. All staff have required immunizations. Each personnel record contains documentation of educational background and training. Sign ins were reviewed. Children’s records contain admission agreements and medical assessment. A review of staff records indicates that facility staff who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representatives 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.

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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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



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SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian L Mangina
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2022
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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: SEASIDE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701158
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2022
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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.

No deficiencies cited. See LIC9102 for technical violation given.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Suzie Smiser. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian L Mangina
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2022
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