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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701362
Report Date: 09/26/2024
Date Signed: 09/26/2024 02:35:18 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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:READY SET GROW INFANTFACILITY NUMBER:
376701362
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		JENNI GONZALEZFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:728 PEPPER DRIVETELEPHONE:
(619) 448-4585
CITY:EL CAJONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92021
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 22DATE:
09/26/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:20 AM
MET WITH:Jenni GonzalezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:20 AM
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On 9/26/2024 @ 9:20AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nancy Diaz and Stefanie Mutialu conducted an unannounced inspection. LPA met and toured the classrooms with Site Director Jenni Gonzalez. Observed present today were 22 infants in the following rooms.
  • Bear clubs with 11 infants and staff Joanna Frederich, Jennifer Foster, Vivian Elias & Sarah Mulligan.
  • Squirrels with 11 infants and staff Claudia Ramirez, Racquel Ramos & Rita Jalo.

Program operates Monday-Friday; 6:30AM-6:00PM
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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.

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: 09/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Nancy Diaz On 09/26/2024 at 11:08 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: READY SET GROW INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701362

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)
Buildings and Grounds
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

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. LPAs observed the carpeting in the Squirrels classroom that is frayed, posing a tripping hazard. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/03/2024
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Ms. Gonzalez stated that she will have the carpeting repaired or replaced by 10/3/2024. Ms. Gonzalez will submit proof of correction via email to Nancy.Diaz@dss.ca.gov
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(d)(1)
Outdoor Activity Space
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned.

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. LPAs observed that the electrical box located in the infant outdoor play area is accessible to children due to unlocked door. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/03/2024
Plan of Correction
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Ms. Gonzales stated that she will install a lock to the door and make the electrical box inaccessible to children no later than 10/03/2024. She will submit proof of corrections no later than 10/3/2024 via email to: Nancy.diaz@dss.ca.gov
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: 09/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/26/2024


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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: READY SET GROW INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701362
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2024
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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. The person who signs the child in/out use their full legal signature and recorded the time of day. 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.

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. Nap documentations are maintained that included: infant’s name, date, time of each 15-minute check and initials of the person who conducted each check.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Jenni Gonzalez, Site Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-ad-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Site Director 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: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2024
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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: READY SET GROW INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701362
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2024
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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/.

Site 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.

TYPE B DEFICIENCIES WERE CITED TODAY.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director. LPA provided the director with a copy of the report, appeal rights and Notice of site visit. The notice of site visit shall be posted for 30 days.

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
SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2024
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Created By: Nancy Diaz On 09/26/2024 at 11:30 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: READY SET GROW INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701362

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2024

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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff Jennifer Foster is missing a copy of immunization record on file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/03/2024
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Ms. Gonzalez will obtain a copy of Jennifer Foster's immunization record and submit to the department via email no later than 10/3/2024. Immunization shall include Pertussis, Measles and Influenza.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
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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: 09/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/26/2024


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