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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701328
Report Date: 01/14/2025
Date Signed: 01/14/2025 05:49:16 PM

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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 PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
376701328
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		DIANA HURTADOFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:3040 FAIRMOUNT AVENUETELEPHONE:
(619) 603-1370
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92105
CAPACITY: 18TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 18CENSUS: 11DATE:
01/14/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Director Rachelle Wise TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On 01/14/25, 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 for infant classroom (classroom #5): 11 infants were being supervised in the infant classroom when they were playing, eating lunch and then napped by teachers Isabel Hurtado and Miriam Hurtado and aides Briana Perez and Maria Ortiz. All staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility

Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation and drinking water is available for the children. Storage cubbies are readily available, and room accommodates class size. Napping equipment consists of cribs for younger infants and napping cots for the older infants. All changing tables are located next to respective sinks. Facility provides the children’s snacks and meals that are stored and prepared in the facility kitchen. Cleaning supplies are kept out of reach of children.



Outdoor area for infants is an enclosed play area covered with outdoor carpeting that is located between the preschool building and the infant building. Area has an overhead structure for shade. There is a second play yard located immediately to the side of preschool classroom #2 which has a portable shade that is used whenever play yard has children in it during split time yard use. Play equipment is age appropriate for the children in care.

LPA reviewed sign in sheets and medication policy and storage. Isolation area is the Director's office. Personnel and client records were reviewed. There is an updated needs and service plan in all the infants files and an individual safe sleeping plan for all infants.

All staff members completed the required mandated online child abuse training. Facility has at least one staff on site with a valid EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid certificates. LPA reviewed Emergency Disaster Plan and last fire drill was conducted on 01/03/25 and last earthquake drill on 06/21/24. Facility has an operating carbon monoxide detector located in the infant center classroom.
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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Created By: Luigi Gargaro On 01/14/2025 at 02:56 PM
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: 01/14/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on analyst record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff members #3 and #4 did not have required proof of immunizations which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 02/17/2025
Plan of Correction
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Director states that both staff members will obtain copies of their immunization records demonstrating proof of receipt of the required vaccinations or obtain the required shots and send evidence of that to analyst, for both employees, by 02/17/25 to correct the deficiency.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

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Based on analyst record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff members #3 and #4 did not complete mandatory health screenings, that include a negative TB test result, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 02/17/2025
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Director states that both staff members will obtain a health screening and submit them to analyst by 02/17/25 to correct the deficiency.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Luigi Gargaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/14/2025


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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: 376701328
VISIT DATE: 01/14/2025
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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

Licensee representative was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. The ABC’S of Safe Sleep: Sleep is Safest: Alone, on their Back in an empty Crib on a firm mattress.

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 person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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.

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
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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: 376701328
VISIT DATE: 01/14/2025
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All unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619)767-2203.

See related LIC809D for two Type B violations issued 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
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