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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701400
Report Date: 11/21/2024
Date Signed: 11/21/2024 04:49:58 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:MEDINA LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
376701400
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ALICIA CASTROFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6064 UNIVERSITY AVENUETELEPHONE:
(619) 906-4177
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92115
CAPACITY: 39TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 7DATE:
11/21/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Anab HadeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:30 PM
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On 11/21/24 at 9:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gerald Poindexter, met with Anab Hade, facility owner, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Upon LPA arrival Ms. Hade was in her car driving away from the facility when she noticed LPA Poindexter. She parked her car and returned to the facility. LPA Poindexter then identified himself and the purpose for the visit. Also present at the facility was office assistant Fardowso Mohamud (who provided translation for Ms. Hade from Somali to English), Sukhri Abdi an teaching aide, and Fahan Hirsi the licensee’s non-staff, adult daughter. Ms. Hade identified Sahra Mohamed as the center director, but stated that she was in Minnesota “until December.” Ms. Hade stated that she attempted to reach the director by phone with no response. There were 7 children present, ranging in age from 17 months to 4 years) with three staff in one room.

LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean, orderly and a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The books, games, and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. There are a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. There is kitchen which is clean and sanitary. Food is stored in covered containers at 45 degrees or less and there is no expired or contaminated food present. Staff preparing food are using proper personal hygiene and food service practices. The food meets the nutritional requirements per regulation and is of good quality and proper quantity. The lunch/snack menu is posted, changes are recorded, and menus are stored for 30 days. All food has not 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. Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between mats/cots for easy passage and they are not blocking entrances or exits.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/21/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: MEDINA LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701400
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024
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Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Any wastewater used to clean is being discarded after use. Medications are kept in the director’s office, inaccessible to children. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children were not made inaccessible. LPA observed construction materials labeled “taping & topping joint compound” in the patio used for toddler play. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. Pre-school outdoor play area is fully fenced with and adequate shade. Ms. Mohamud stated that the area has not been in use for several months due to homeless activity. Age-appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces have not been maintained while the playground was not in use. LPA reminded licensee that preschool and toddler playgrounds cannot be shared, in accordance with the waiver provided by the department. There are no bodies of water, firearms, or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detector is operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The facility transports children.

LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. Children’s records were incomplete. Staff records were not made available to LPA at the time of inspection. License stated that the director keeps them locked and that she did not have access. Staff present did not have current CPR and First Aid certification. 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 the director’s office Reporting requirements for positive Covid-19 results in children or staff were discussed to include contact with County Department of Public Health for guidance (619-692-8499) and Licensing (619-767-2248) to report the unusual incident for three or more cases.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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 devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024
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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: MEDINA LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701400
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) 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-care-centers/.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Licensee 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.”

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024
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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: MEDINA LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701400
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024
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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

See LIC 809D for deficiencies cited

LPA Gerald Poindexter informed licensee Anab Hade that this report dated 11/21/24 document(s) two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Poindexter informed the licensee Anab Hade to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/21/24 that documents any Type A citation 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.

Please be advised that FAILURE TO PAY the required civil penalty payment may result in the REVOCATION OF YOUR LICENSE. You must respond within 30 days with the payment of or a proposed payment plan that includes the first payment. Further, the Department will not approve any requests for increase in capacity or for additional capacity of additional licenses while civil penalties remain unpaid.

LPA conducted child care quality management interview with the licensee Anab Hade. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Anab Hade. LPA discussed in exit interview with the licensee that the facility cannot reopen to child care until the licensee can provide proof of criminal background clearance for all staff. Licensee must also provide personnel records as proof of fully qualified staff before the facility can resume caring for children. During the inspection, all children were pick up and removed from the facility by parents. 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. Appeal rights provided.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024
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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: MEDINA LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701400

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
HSC
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility.

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Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Three persons (including 2 staff members) present the facility did not have a criminal record clearance and are not associated to the facility. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/22/2024
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The licensee states that she will send LPA verification that all staff members, including Fardowso Mohamud, Sukhri Abdi, Sahra Ali, Lucky Abdi, Fahan Hirsi and Sahra Mohamed will be fingerprinted cleared and associated before accepting children back into child care. LPA provided LIC500 Personnel Report form. Email: Gerald.Poindexter@dss.ca.gov
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101161(a)
Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status
(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

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Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there was co-mingling of toddlers and preschool children in one classroom (the main room, at entrance), which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/05/2024
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Ms. Hade stated she shall submit a plan of correction to the department no later than 12/5/24 to ensure that children are never co-mingled. Email: Gerald.Poindexter@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:Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/21/2024


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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: MEDINA LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701400

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(g)
Buildings and Grounds
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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LPA observed construction materials labeled “taping & topping joint compound” in the patio used for toddler play, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/21/2024
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The licensee removed the item to another storage location during the visit. This deficiency is cleared.
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CCR
101216.1(b)
Teacher Qualifications and Duties
(b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA observation and interview, staff Sukhri Abdi was observed supervising 6 children alone, when the LPA arrived. Ms. Abdi identified herself as an aide and no qualified teacher was present at the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 12/05/2024
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Licensee stated that she understands that children can only return to the facility when proof of qualified staffed can be provided. LPA provided LIC500 Personnel Report form. Email: Gerald.Poindexter@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:Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/21/2024


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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: MEDINA LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701400

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101217(d)
Personnel Records
(d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available to the licensing agency for review.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview, the licensee stated that she did not have access to the personnel records for LPA review at the time of the inspection, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/05/2024
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 Licensee stated that she will work with th director, Sahra Mohamed to provide staff records to the Department by 12/5/24. LPA provided LIC500 Personnel Report form. Email: Gerald.Poindexter@dss.ca.gov
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101221(a)
Child's Records
(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on records review, 14 of 14 children enrolled in the facility did not have any required children's documents/records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/02/2024
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LPA provided a copy of LIC311A for licensee reference. Licensee states she will provide proof of all missing children's documents to the Department by 12/5/24. Email: Gerald.Poindexter@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:Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/21/2024


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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: MEDINA LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701400

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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:
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Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as they did not furnish to the Department a report of a Director change at the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/05/2024
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LPA provided the licensee with requirements for a directors packet. Licensee stated that she will submit the packet and required documents to the Department by 12/5/24.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(16)
Food Service
(16) Pesticides and other similar toxic substances shall not be stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food-preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as in the kitchen, several bottles of cleaning supplies were sharing a storage crate with canned goods and cooking oils, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/21/2024
Plan of Correction
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During the inspection, the licensee moved all cleaning supllies to another storage area, away from food items. This deficiciency has been cleared.
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:Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/21/2024


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