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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701461
Report Date: 03/03/2026
Date Signed: 03/03/2026 02:35:03 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/03/2026 02:35 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 CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:EES HILLTOP CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
376701461
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MARIA SIFUENTESFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:690 CORTE MARIA AVENUETELEPHONE:
(619) 691-6850
CITY:CHULA VISTASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91910
CAPACITY: 96TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 87CENSUS: 73DATE:
03/03/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Maria SifuentesTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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On March 3rd, 2026 at 12:30PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Saul Zazueta conducted an unannounced case management inspection regarding a self-reported incident wherein a 3-year-old child, (C1) consumed food to which their record indicates they have an allergy to. LPA met with Director, Maria Sifuentes. LPA discussed the purpose of the inspection and was led inside the facility. The following ratios were observed: seventy-three (73) children with thirteen (13) staff members throughout four (4) classrooms.

Director stated that on 02/04/2026, there were sixteen (16) pre-school children with three (3) staff in the Sycamore classroom. Staff reported that during lunchtime, C1 accidentally consumed milk from a cup belonging to another child sitting next to them. Director explained that all staff are aware of children with allergies and are trained to sit next to them during mealtimes. LPA observed a list of children with allergies posted in every classroom as well as 3 monthly menus with alternate meal options for children with dietary restrictions. Staff interviewed reported that C1 was seated next to Staff #1, (S1) and was served the correct drink before all of the other children, per mealtime procedures. S1 was then asked to take their lunch break. S1 left the classroom and the other two teachers remained with the children. As S1 left, two children, including C1 asked to use the restroom. Staff #2 (S2) took both children to the restroom, which is when C1 was observed to be having an allergic reaction. S2 notified the Director, whom immediately entered the classroom and verified C1 was having an allergic reaction. Staff #3 (S3) stated that they reviewed C1’s medical record and helped administer medication. S3 also reviewed the menu and noted that there was no alternate meal served that day since the food served was safe for everyone. This, along with observing C1’s cup and another child’s cup of milk close together on the table led S3 to believe C1 had mistakenly consumed the wrong milk, causing the reaction.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Tulam Vu
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Saul Zazueta
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/03/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/03/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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 CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: EES HILLTOP CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701461
VISIT DATE: 03/03/2026
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C1 appeared to be breathing fine and was not observed to be in pain. The director called C1’s parents and stayed with the child until they arrived. Upon arrival, C1’s parents administered more over the counter medication before using an epinephrine pen. 911 was called and C1 was taken to the hospital via ambulance.

LPA, Saul Zazueta, informed Director, Maria Sifuentes, that this report, dated 03/03/2026, documents one (1) Type A citation(s), which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA, Saul Zazueta, informed the Director, Maria Sifuentes, to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 03/03/2026 that documents 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.

The Director was provided appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges
receipt of these rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with Director, Maria Sifuentes.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Tulam Vu
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Saul Zazueta
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2026
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Document Has Been Signed on 03/03/2026 02:35 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Saul Zazueta On 03/03/2026 at 01:42 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: EES HILLTOP CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701461

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/03/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
03/03/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(7)(B)

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101227 Food Services (a) In child care centers providing meals to children, [...]: (7) Modified diets prescribed by a child's physician as a medical necessity shall be provided. [...] (B) A child shall not be served any food to which the child's record indicates he/she has an allergy.
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Director stated that mealtime procedures have been updated to include more stringent supervision and different color cups for children with allergies. Director stated that these new implementations have been reviewed with staff during trainings held on 02/05/2026, which were
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that a child was served food to which the child’s record indicates he/she has an allergy to, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
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recorded on sign-in sheets, and a copy was provided to the San Diego Regional Office on 03/03/2026.

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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.
Tulam Vu
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Saul Zazueta
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/03/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/03/2026


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