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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701405
Report Date: 11/08/2023
Date Signed: 11/08/2023 05:00:43 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/08/2023 05:00 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	SEASIDE PRESCHOOL (BAY LOCATION)		FACILITY NUMBER:	376701405
ADMINISTRATOR:	MICHELLE KIRA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2485 FELSPAR STREET		TELEPHONE:	(858) 886-7844
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92109
CAPACITY: 70	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 70	CENSUS: 31	DATE:	11/08/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:15 PM
MET WITH:	Paige Kratz and Michelle Kira		TIME COMPLETED:	05:15 PM

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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 11/8/23 at 1:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Adrian Mangina visited the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPAs met with Director Michelle Kira. Licensee Paige Kratz was also present. LPA toured the facility with Director Kira. and proceeded to tour the facility. During today's inspection, there were 31 children with four staff in 3 classrooms. Appropriate ratios, capacity and supervision were observed. Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation. Floors appear to be clean and safe. Drinking water is readily accessible. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets with appropriate temperature. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. Bathroom is lighted and has ventilation. Food service area consists of a kitchen which is clean and free of hazards. Menu is posted. Licensee advised to ensure all menus are current. Adequate food is available for snacks. Children bring their own lunch, and snacks are provided by the facility. Cleaning supplies are kept separate from food and are inaccessible to children. Storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers and are kept in good repair. Storage areas for poisons are locked. Director stated there are no firearms or other weapons on the premises. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers at 45 F or less. The facility appears to be free of insects and rodents. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility. Last fire drill was conducted on 11/8/23 and last earthquake drill was conducted on 10/19/23. All required postings were present. Outdoor play area is a fenced playground with sufficient material for cushioning. LPA observed two full water tables on playground where children were present unattended and accessible. Licensee states there are no weapons at this facility. Climbing structures, swings and slides are securely fixed to the ground. Area has continued on LIC809 page 2

SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian L Mangina
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/08/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Document Has Been Signed on 11/08/2023 05:00 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Adrian L Mangina On 11/08/2023 at 03:43 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: SEASIDE PRESCHOOL (BAY LOCATION)	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701405
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/08/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Deficiency Dismissed

Type A

Section Cited

CCR

101238(e)

Buildings and Grounds

(e) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools, including swimming pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds or similar bodies of water, through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as two water tables were left filled and unattended while children were present and playing in the playground which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/09/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee had the water dumped immediately and states will provide water safety training to staff and provide proof and sign in sheet to LPA no later than close of business 11/9/23.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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:

Renesha Askew

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Adrian L Mangina

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2023

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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: SEASIDE PRESCHOOL (BAY LOCATION)	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701405
	VISIT DATE: 11/08/2023

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trees and large canopies used for shade. Equipment is age appropriate. Area has drinking water readily accessible and grounds are free of debris or potential hazards.

LPA reviewed medication storage. LPAs observed 1 child’s medication (inhaler)that was properly stored with the original label in the office, with dosage properly documented. LPA reviewed personnel records and at least one staff member has current CPR and First Aid certifications. Licensee was advised to ensure all staff have current mandated reporter training certificates. All staff have required immunizations. Each personnel record contains documentation of educational background and training. Sign ins were reviewed. Children’s records contain admission agreements and medical assessment. All facility staff who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions.

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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 [or 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.

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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian L Mangina
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/08/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2023

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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: SEASIDE PRESCHOOL (BAY LOCATION)	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701405
	VISIT DATE: 11/08/2023

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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.

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/.

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.

See LIC 809-D for Type A deficiency cited and civil penalty assessed.

Civil penalties were assessed in the amount of $500. Licensee was provided a copy of Civil Penalties Assessment LIC421BG.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian L Mangina
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/08/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2023

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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: SEASIDE PRESCHOOL (BAY LOCATION)	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701405
	VISIT DATE: 11/08/2023

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LPA Mangina informed licensee Paige Kratz that this report dated 11/8/23 documents one Type A citation 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 Mangina informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/8/23 that documents any Type A citation(s) 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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative Michele Kira. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian L Mangina
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/08/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2023

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