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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701184
Report Date: 03/27/2023
Date Signed: 03/27/2023 03:38:43 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/27/2023 03:38 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:	AKA HEAD START - REDWOOD		FACILITY NUMBER:	376701184
ADMINISTRATOR:	MELISSA MILLER		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	533 SOUTH FIRST STREET		TELEPHONE:	(619) 579-0366
CITY:	EL CAJON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92019
CAPACITY:	70	CENSUS: 34	DATE:	03/27/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:00 PM
MET WITH:	Director Melissa Miller		TIME COMPLETED:	03:40 PM

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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 3/27/23 at 2:00 p.m., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Joelle Redding and Sherilynn Banas, met with Director, Melissa Miller, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were children with three fully qualified staff in Room #1 and 13 children with three qualified staff in Room #2. Facility is within ratio and capacity. LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean, orderly and a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. There are a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. Food is provided by El Cajon School District and stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. It is of good quality and proper quantity. Drinking water is readily available. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is stored separately, and cots are disinfected after use. Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between cots for easy passage and they are not blocking entrances or exits. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Any waste water used to clean is being discarded after use. Medications are kept in each classroom inaccessible to children. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. Outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade.. Age appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground. Portable water is used outdoors. There are no bodies of water, firearms or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detector is operational in each room. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills montly. The last drill was conducted on 2/23/23. The facility does not transport children.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha Askew	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle Redding	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2222
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/27/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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: AKA HEAD START - REDWOOD	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701184
	VISIT DATE: 03/27/2023

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LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. There are several staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Facility is reminded the Mandated Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com. Lead testing requirements have been met.

Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is a quiet area of the classroom. Reporting requirements for positive Covid-19 results in children or staff were discussed to include contact with County Department of Public Health for guidance (619-692-8499) and Licensing (619-767-2248) to report the unusual incident for three or more cases.

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 . Services are in place today.

Director 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.

Licensee is signed up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha Askew	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle Redding	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2222
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/27/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2023

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: AKA HEAD START - REDWOOD	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701184
	VISIT DATE: 03/27/2023

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information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process

LPA conducted child care quality management interview with Director Melissa Miller. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director.

Updated LIC 610, 500 and Parent Handbook were received today.

No deficiencies are cited.

NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND WILL REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha Askew	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle Redding	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2222
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/27/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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