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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600889
Report Date: 11/22/2022
Date Signed: 11/22/2022 12:49:59 PM


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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:LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
376600889
ADMINISTRATOR:MAXINE TELLECHEAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:510 SOUTH EL CAMINO REALTELEPHONE:
(760) 942-8500
CITY:ENCINITASSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92024
CAPACITY:60CENSUS: 26DATE:
11/22/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:15 AM
MET WITH:Director backup/Teacher Megan MoffittTIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On 11/22/2022 at 11:15 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Joelle Redding, met with Teacher Megan Moffitt, Director back up for the day, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. LPA spoke with Director Maxine "Niki" Tellechea via telephone for the interview questions. She was out for the day. There were 26 children present with three teachers and an Aide as follows: Room 1: 1 teacher and 4 children; Room 2: 1 teacher and 9 children and Room 3: 13 children with a teacher and an Aide. Facility is within ratio and capacity.

LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean, orderly and a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. There are a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. Morning and afternoon snack is provided. Food is stored in each classroom in covered containers at 45 degrees or less 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 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. Drinking water is readily available. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is stored separately, and mats are disinfected after use. Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between mats for easy passage and they are not blocking entrances or exits.

Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Any waste water used to clean is being discarded after use. Medications are kept in the office or in the classroom if an epi pen, inaccessible to children. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. Outdoor play area is

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2222
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/22/2022
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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600889
VISIT DATE: 11/22/2022
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fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade.. Age appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground. Portable water is used outdoors. There are no bodies of water, firearms or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detector is operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. Last drill was conducted on 10/20. The facility does not transport children.

LPA reviewed sign in/out (electronic), a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. 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 Director's office. The facility has sufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Reporting requirements for positive Covid-19 results in children or staff were discussed to include contact with County Department of Public Health for guidance (619-692-8499) and Licensing (619-767-2248) to report the unusual incident if two or more cases develop.

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 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 publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Services are not in place today.

Facility 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2222
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/22/2022
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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: LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600889
VISIT DATE: 11/22/2022
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Licensee is advised to sign up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more prograLms 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.”

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

LPA conducted child care quality management interview with Director Maxine "Niki" Tellechea . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Backup/Teacher Megan Moffitt.

No deficiencies are cited.

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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2222
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/22/2022
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