376701478-12-21-2023-20-CC-MHOD-CYQTRE-20231221135726

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701478
Report Date: 12/21/2023
Date Signed: 12/21/2023 01:57:33 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/21/2023 01:57 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:	ASPEN LEAF NURSERY-BARRY TED MOSKOWITZ CCC		FACILITY NUMBER:	376701478
ADMINISTRATOR:	SUSANNA HERBST		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	880 FRONT STREET, SUITE 1295		TELEPHONE:	(619) 557-3431
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92101
CAPACITY: 12	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12	CENSUS: 2	DATE:	12/21/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:45 AM
MET WITH:	Susanna Herbst, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	02:25 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 12/21/2023 at 11:45 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Michelle Hood, met with Director Susanna Herbst for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were two infants present with two teachers in the Sugar Gliders classroom #1. The facility is within ratio and capacity. This is a full day program which operates year around. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 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. All required forms were posted. The furniture, books, games, and toys are safe, age-appropriate, and in good repair. There is a variety of activities provided throughout the day. Infant foods/beverages are labeled/dated and stored per regulation in the infant room refrigerator. The food service area for older infants eating solid food consists of a kitchen that is clean and sanitary. Food is stored in covered containers 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. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products and the food preparation sink is separate from the diaper/changing and toilet/potty chair and handwashing sink. Infant bedding/napping equipment is in good repair with standard cribs and mattresses of a water-resistant material, disinfected daily. Cribs are spaced adequately apart to meet regulations and are not blocking an entrance or an exit. Tight-fitting crib sheets are in place, bedding is stored separately, and each child has his/her own. No children are using the same crib. Soiled sheets are kept inaccessible to children and bedding is washed daily or more if necessary. Infant changing tables have padded, washable vinyl is at least one inch thick with sides raised at least 3 inches, per regulation, and are within arm’s reach of a sink that is not used for food preparation. The sink and changing table are disinfected between each use. Hand washing and toileting areas are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/21/2023

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: ASPEN LEAF NURSERY-BARRY TED MOSKOWITZ CCC	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701478
	VISIT DATE: 12/21/2023

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There is at least one potty chair or toilet with a training seat present for every 5 infants who are potty training. Potty chairs are not accessible to children without supervision and are emptied and disinfected after each use. All storage containers or trash cans containing solid or diaper waste have tight-fitting lids and are in good repair. Any waste water used to clean is discarded after use.

Each infant is to be under direct visual observation and supervision by staff at all times. If the napping area does not have a half or transparent wall that allows for audio and visual supervision from the activity area, the staff is present in the napping area. Sleep checks are conducted and documented every 15 minutes for all infants. Appropriate supervision was in place during this visit.

The outdoor activity space is fully fenced and separate from other programs with age-appropriate play equipment., securely anchored to the ground. There is sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. Drinking water is available at all times, both inside and outside. There are several staff present with current CPR and First Aid certifications. Medications are stored in a medication box, and inaccessible to children with all required documentation in place. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The carbon monoxide detector is 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.

The facility uses Bright Wheel for sign-in & out. a sample of personnel records, and a sample of children's records were reviewed. All were found to be in compliance with Title 22 regulation. 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 the directors office.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed the 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: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/21/2023

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: ASPEN LEAF NURSERY-BARRY TED MOSKOWITZ CCC	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701478
	VISIT DATE: 12/21/2023

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This facility provides 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm .

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 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.”

LPA conducted a childcare quality management interview with the director. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the director. 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. No deficiencies are cited.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/21/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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