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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701367
Report Date: 12/13/2022
Date Signed: 12/13/2022 12:27:37 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/13/2022 12:27 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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	IMPERIAL LEARNING ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	376701367
ADMINISTRATOR:	GLORIA RAMIREZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	7210 LISBON STREET		TELEPHONE:	(619) 230-5943
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92114
CAPACITY: 60	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 60	CENSUS: 12	DATE:	12/13/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	Director Monica Gomez & Admin. Denise Barmbila		TIME COMPLETED:	12:45 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 12/13/2022 at 9:15 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Michelle Hood, met with Director and the office Admin. Denise Barmbila for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were seven pre-school children present with one teacher and one aide in classrooms #2. There were five toddler option children present with one teacher and one aide in classroom #1. The facility is within ratio and capacity. Program operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean, orderly and at 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 is a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes have tight-fitting lids and are in good repair. The kitchen is clean; however, the the kitchen is no longer used to prepare the food at this time. The children bring their own snacks, and lunch to the facility. Staff preparing food are using proper personal hygiene and food service practices. The extra snack and juice has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Drinking water is readily available. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is stored separately, and mats/cots are disinfected after use. The facility has ensured that there is adequate space between mats/cots for easy passage and that mats/cots are not blocking entrances or exits. Hand washing and toileting areas are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Any waste water used to clean is discarded after use. Medications are kept, 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. The outdoor play area is fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade, separate from other programs. Age-appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition. Portable water is used outdoors. There are no bodies of water, firearms, or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detector is not operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets the regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The facility does not transport children.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2022

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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: IMPERIAL LEARNING ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701367
	VISIT DATE: 12/13/2022

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LPA reviewed sign-in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records, and a sample of children's records. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. The 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.

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

This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed the 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/are not in place today

The 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 the 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.

The director is advised to sign up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Select “Child Care” then “Quick Links” and Quarterly Updates. Select “Receive Important Updates” then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select “Subscribe.”

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2022

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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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: IMPERIAL LEARNING ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701367
	VISIT DATE: 12/13/2022

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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

LPA conducted a child care quality management interview with Monica Gomez and Denise Barmbila. The licensee was on the phone throughout the inspection. An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the facility director.

See LIC 809D. 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Document Has Been Signed on 12/13/2022 12:27 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Michelle Hood On 12/13/2022 at 11:25 AM

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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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: IMPERIAL LEARNING ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701367
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 12/13/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238.2(d)(2)

Outdoor Activity Space

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on the LPA, and staff observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of two. The playground has two uncovered plastic water drainage holes open and accessible to children. The water meter cover is rotting and coming apart, as well as exposed nails, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/20/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The licensee stated the corrections will be repaired no later than 12/20/2022. The licensee will provide the LPA pictures of the corrections.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101212(b)

Reporting Requirements

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s). This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on the LPA's record review and discussion with the office admin. the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one, the Department was not notified within 10 days of the change in director. The previous director's last day was 11/24/2021. The new director was hired on 11/19/2021, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/14/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The director will submit the LIC 501, LIC 308, and the LIC 500, no later than 12/14/2022. The licensee stated he understands when there is a change in director, it must be reported to the Department within 10 days.

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:

Cynthia Gray

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Michelle Hood

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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