<meta name="robots" content="noindex">
Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701328
Report Date: 05/18/2026
Date Signed: 05/18/2026 03:14:05 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/18/2026 03:14 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 CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:RISING STAR PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
376701328
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		RACHELLE WISEFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:3040 FAIRMOUNT AVENUETELEPHONE:
(619) 603-1370
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92105
CAPACITY: 18TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 15CENSUS: 12DATE:
05/18/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:25 PM
MET WITH:Rachelle WiseTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:45 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 May 18, 2026, at 2:25 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cindy Meier, conducted an unannounced Case Management Deficiencies inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative, Director, Rachelle Wise, and discussed the purpose of the inspection and was led on a tour of the facility. There were twelve (12) children in care with four (4) staff present.

During the course of a complaint investigation, information was obtained revealing that Terri Bercasio has been acting in the capacity of and/or on behalf of the licensee for an undetermined amount of time without a criminal record clearance or a criminal record exemption as required. Bercasio has maintained involvement in the operation and financial management of the facility. Specifically, records reviewed identified Terri Bercasio as the owner and/or responsible party of multiple financial accounts and financial documents associated with the facility’s operations. Bercasio has also negotiated control of property for the licensee and has been identified as the Program Director on application(s) for funding.

It was also determined the facility is in financial distress and at risk for solvency. The investigation revealed the facility demonstrated ongoing financial instability, including concerns related to maintaining sufficient operating funds, timely payment of financial obligations, and overall fiscal management. Records reviewed reflected indicators of financial hardship impacting the facility’s operations. The licensee has been paying the majority of their bills late, with several past due notices being sent, including the issuance of a Three (3) Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit Possession on May 8, 2026.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, two (2) Type A deficiencies are being cited: see LIC809D for citations issued. A Civil Penalty in the amount of $500 is being assessed today. See LIC421BG.

LPA Meier informed Facility Representative, Director, Rachelle Wise, that this report dated 5/18/2026 document(s) one (1) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Rajani Goudreau
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Cindy Meier
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/18/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 1 of 4
California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)
Page: 2 of 4
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: RISING STAR PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701328
VISIT DATE: 05/18/2026
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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Also, LPA Cindy Meier informed Facility Representative, Director, Rachel Wise, to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 5/18/2026 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representative, Director, Rachelle Wise. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights (LIC9058), were provided. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Rajani Goudreau
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Cindy Meier
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2026
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 3 of 4
Document Has Been Signed on 05/18/2026 03:14 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Cindy Meier On 05/18/2026 at 11:24 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: RISING STAR PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701328

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/18/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
05/20/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101170(e)(1)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
101170 (e)(1) Criminal Record Clearance. (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working…or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department…

This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Director stated she will advise CEO that all records and bank accounts for Healthy Solutions are cleared of Terri Bercasio's name due to not obtaining a criminal clearance.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Based on records reviewed and information obtained, the licensee allowed Terri Bercasio to act in the capacity of and/or on behalf of the licensee for an undetermined amount of time without a criminal record clearance or a criminal record exemption as required, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
 Facility Representative, Director, Rachelle Wise was advised that the case will be referred to the Department's Legal Division for potential Administrative Action.
Type A
05/20/2026
Section Cited
CCR101213(a)(1)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
101213(a)(1) – Finances. (a) The licensee shall meet the following financial requirements: (1) Develop and maintain a financial plan that ensures resources necessary to meet operating costs for the care and supervision of children.

This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Facility Rpresentative, Director will conduct a meeting with finacial representative and CEO to develop and implement aplan. Director will submit a copy of theplan to SDRO by 5/20/2026.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Based on records reviewed, the licensee failed to maintain the financial stability necessary to operate the facility, as records demonstrated ongoing financial concerns affecting the facility’s ability to sustain operations and meet financial obligations, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Facility Representative, Director was advised that the case will be referred to the Department's Legal Division for potential Administrative Action.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Rajani Goudreau
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Cindy Meier
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/18/2026


LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 4 of 4