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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701575
Report Date: 10/22/2024
Date Signed: 10/22/2024 05:07:30 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/22/2024 05:07 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:EL NIDO INFANT TODDLER MONTESSORI CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
376701575
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BELINDA A RICOFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:2875 OCEAN VIEW BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(619) 344-6500
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92113
CAPACITY: 66TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
10/22/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:20 PM
MET WITH:Belinda A RicoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:15 PM
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On 10/22/2024 at 2:30pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Selina Siao and Samantha Clinista conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new license at El Nino Logan Memorial Educational Campus. Upon arrival, LPAs met with facility representative Director, Belinda Rico. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 66 children including 18 infants (ages 2 months to 18 months) in classroom M101, 24 toddlers (ages 18 to 36 months) in room M102 and 24 preschool children (ages 3 to 5 years old) in room B105. Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 8am to 2:30pm and Wednesday 8am to 12pm for the Infant and Toddler program. And the Preschool program hours of operation will be Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:05pm and Wednesday 8:30am to 12:30pm.

All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPAs informed facility representative that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Ms. Rico stated that they will be in a locked box located in the director’s office. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in each classroom. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in Room M101 and B105. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the main drop off and pick up area. Children will be signed in and out via the binders in front of each classroom.

LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space for the Infant (room M101) measured to be 1,106.56 square feet, Toddler component (room M102) measured to be 1,267.1 square feet and Preschool (room B105) measured to be 1,043.93 square feet. All rooms have the sufficient space to meet the total requested capacity of each program. LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, cribs, napping cots/mats for infants who can climb out of a crib, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Toys are safe with no sharp edges, splinters, or points, nor made of small parts that can present a choking hazard. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via filtered drinking fountain and water bottles which is required by the parent/guardian to bring for their child. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 08/12/2024.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Selina Siao
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/22/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/22/2024
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 CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: EL NIDO INFANT TODDLER MONTESSORI CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701575
VISIT DATE: 10/22/2024
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Changing tables have at least 1” padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable material. Sides of the changing table are at least 3” high and the changing table is within arm’s reach of a sink. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Cribs meet regulatory requirements. Crib area is separated from activity space via plexiglass. This barrier is at least four feet high, made of sound absorbing material and allows for supervision of napping children. Sleep logs are going to be kept in the crib area. There are a total of 6 cribs for infants that cannot climb out of a crib. Ms. Rico is reminded that once a child can climb out of a crib, he/she needs to be placed on a mat or cot. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in a binder within the classroom.

There shall be at least one potty chair or toilet for every five potty training infants. LPA observed a total of 2 sinks available for infant’s, 6 sinks and 3 toilets for toddlers and 3 sinks and 2 toilets for preschool children. The preschool children will be sharing 1 sink and 1 toilet that is located outside the playground with the TK children. There are sufficient toilets and sinks for the infant and toddler component to accommodate the requested capacity. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink inside the toddler room M102. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the director’s office. The isolation restroom for children who are ill will be the staff restroom in Room M102 and nurse office restroom.



Facility will provide breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon snacks from the main school kitchen. The small kitchen area currently includes a refrigerator, microwave and sink. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed to be free of rodents and/or vermin. The food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Kitchen is inaccessible to children via lock where you need to scan a badge.

The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area which is separate from other components. Fencing surrounding the playground areas is made up of rod iron and metal which was observed to be more than 4ft. high. The total square footage for the infant/toddler shared outdoor activity space is 2411.03 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity both infant and toddler component. The total square footage for the preschool/TK playground measured to be 9800.21 square feet, which is sufficient for the requested capacity. Shade is provided via sail shade, patio cover, trees and building. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground that is missing the age manufacture sticker at the TK/preschool playground. There is adequate cushioning under fall zones of climbers and slides via rubber matting for both the infant/toddler and preschool playground.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Selina Siao
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2024
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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 CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: EL NIDO INFANT TODDLER MONTESSORI CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701575
VISIT DATE: 10/22/2024
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The preschool will be sharing the outdoor area by schedule with the TK children. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Ms. Rico was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

For childcare 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).



Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 Childcare Center.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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 Childcare Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.



LPAs reviewed with facility representatives the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representatives and discussed the Childcare 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 facility representatives 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: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Selina Siao
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2024
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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 CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: EL NIDO INFANT TODDLER MONTESSORI CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701575
VISIT DATE: 10/22/2024
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Facility representatives were informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:
  • Provide the manufacture recommendation for the playground structure located at the TK playground..
  • Submit an updated waiver request for the infant to share the toddler outdoor playground area due to regulation 101438.2(b).
  • Submit an updated waiver request for the preschool children to use the TK playground per regulation 101238.2(a).
  • Submit an updated waiver to request for the preschool children to share the 1 toilet and 1 sink with the TK children that is located directly outside the classroom per regulation 101239(h).


Facility representative Ms. Belinda Rico understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Belinda Rico.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Selina Siao
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2024
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