376701512-1-18-2023-20-CC-MMAE-CN7P7S-20230118100425

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701512
Report Date: 01/17/2023
Date Signed: 01/18/2023 10:04:50 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/18/2023 10:04 AM - 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:	ASPEN LEAF NURSERY - UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS		FACILITY NUMBER:	376701512
ADMINISTRATOR:	AMANDA MASIELLO		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	1730 MONROE AVENUE, SUITE B		TELEPHONE:	(619) 405-1694
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92116
CAPACITY: 20	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24	CENSUS: 20	DATE:	01/17/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:38 AM
MET WITH:	Amanda Masiello		TIME COMPLETED:	02:45 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 1/17/23 at 11:38am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Martha Malane arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director, Amanda Masiello and was led on a tour the facility. There were 20 children (10 infants with three (3) staff members and 10 toddlers with two (2) staff members) and six (6) staff members present. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 7:30am – 6:00pm.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Outdoor activity space materials are in safe condition. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. No high climbing equipment, swings or slides were observed. Conditions on the outdoor activity space waiver were being observed during the inspection. Toilets and hand-washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Food preparation and storage areas are clean. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted and documented 11/3/22. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that met statutory requirements. Menus are posted.

Director stated there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Director stated there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

A review of staff records on this date indicates facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. 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 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.

See LIC809C continuation...

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/17/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/17/2023

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

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

Page: 1 of 5

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: ASPEN LEAF NURSERY - UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701512
	VISIT DATE: 01/17/2023

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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the child care center director and the fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than four (4) infant children or six (6) toddler children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with Amanda Masiello 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.

LPA and the director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, mandated reporter training, safe sleep in child care, California Megan’s Law (www.meganslaw.ca.gov), lead poisoning facts, water testing for child care centers and forms and regulations.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies cited. See LIC809C continuation...

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/17/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/17/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

Page: 5 of 5

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: ASPEN LEAF NURSERY - UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701512
	VISIT DATE: 01/17/2023

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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

Exit interview conducted with Director, Amanda Masiello. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/17/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/17/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

Page: 4 of 5