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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701341
Report Date: 10/03/2024
Date Signed: 10/03/2024 03:17:24 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/03/2024 03:17 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 N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:DEL MAR HIGHLANDS KINDERCARE INFANTFACILITY NUMBER:
376701341
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		KRISTINA SIMONFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:3808 TOWNSGATE DRIVETELEPHONE:
(858) 794-7710
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92130
CAPACITY: 32TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 32CENSUS: 19DATE:
10/03/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:45 AM
MET WITH:Kristina SimonTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On 10/3/2024 @ 11:45AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nancy Diaz and Adriana Macias conducted an unannounced inspection. LPAs met and toured the classrooms with Kristina Simon. Observed present today were 19 infants in the following rooms:
  • Infant 2 room with 4 infants and staff Nadine Habhab.
  • Toddler 1 room with 7 infants and staff Christopher Pittner & Simone Coudray.
  • Toddler 2 room with 8 napping infants and staff Yoko Gunderson.


A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Children were observed to be visually supervised by a qualified teacher. Majority of staff present today are trained in CPR & First Aid, current certificates were observed on file.

The child care center was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the well-being of children, employees and visitors. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications or poisons are inaccessible to children. All toilets, handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors are clean and safe. A carbon monoxide detector is maintained in the facility. An isolation area has been designated for children who becomes ill during the day. Menus are posted and visible to child’s authorized representative.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/03/2024
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: DEL MAR HIGHLANDS KINDERCARE INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701341
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2024
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Kitchen and food preparation areas are kept clean. All food and beverage are stored appropriately. Uncontaminated drinking water are readily available both indoors and out.

The surface of the outdoor activity space are maintained in a safe condition, and free of hazards. Playground equipment are in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The areas around or under high climbing equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall.

Children’s files were review. Children are signed in via app, each parent are designated a unique pin code. An emergency information is maintained for all children in care.

Staff files were reviewed. Staff have current physician’s report on file. Staff qualification are maintained that included educational background, training and or experience. Staff have completed the mandated reporter training. Staff have been immunized against pertussis, influenza and measles.

Infant changing tables have a padded surface not less than one inch thick. Infant changing tables have raised sides at least three inches high. Toys are observed to be safe, and did not have sharp points or edges or splinters or made of small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Facility maintains sufficient napping equipment. The infant facility have indoor/outdoor activity space that is physically separate from space used by child care center/school age components. Direct visual supervision are provided by staff at all times. Facility maintains infant sleeping plans. Infant individual feeding and needs and services plans are maintained.

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-carecenters/.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024
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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: DEL MAR HIGHLANDS KINDERCARE INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701341
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2024
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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.
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.
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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Kristina Simon. 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. LPA observed that the notice of site visit was posted during the inspection. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

TYPE B DEFICIENCIES WERE CITED TODAY.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024
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Created By: Nancy Diaz On 10/03/2024 at 02:41 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: DEL MAR HIGHLANDS KINDERCARE INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701341

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101439(g)
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(g) Furniture shall be maintained in good repair and safe condition.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The changing pad in the Infant 2 room has exposed foam. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/10/2024
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CORRECTED TODAY. Changing pad was replaced today.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101429(a)(2)(B)
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants
(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observationi and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff in the Toddler 1 room did not maintain a current 15-minute nap checks. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/10/2024
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Site Director shall meet with her infant staff to review regulation Section101429(a)(2)(B) that requires staff to maintain the 15-minute nap checks. Site director will submit copies of signed acknowledgements to the department no later than 10/10/2024.
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:Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Nancy Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/03/2024


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