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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700882
Report Date: 05/22/2023
Date Signed: 05/22/2023 02:54:23 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:ST. PATRICK PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
376700882
ADMINISTRATOR:ESTHER MCGURKFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3583 30TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(619) 487-9538
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92104
CAPACITY:29CENSUS: 17DATE:
05/22/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:55 AM
MET WITH:Esther McGurkTIME COMPLETED:
01:35 PM
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On 5/22/23 at 10:55am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Martha Malane and Cindy Meier conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Director, Esther McGurk. LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and were led on a tour of the facility. This is a full-day program which operates year-round. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm. There were 17 children and three (3) staff members present.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Playground equipment is in safe condition. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. There is no high-climbing equipment at this time due to the play structure being replaced Toilet and hand-washing equipment are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that met statutory requirements. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted and documented 4/5/23. Director stated there are no bodies of water on the premises. 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. No poisons were observed.

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 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, 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...
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha MalaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/22/2023
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: ST. PATRICK PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700882
VISIT DATE: 05/22/2023
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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 person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. Children were not under supervision of a teacher as Staff 1 (S1) is lacking ECE units; see LIC809D for deficiency cited. 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 and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Staff 2 (S2) did not have immunization records for pertussis on file; see LIC809D for deficiency cited.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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. Medication for Child (C1) did not have label directions a prescribed by the child's physician; see LIC809D for deficiency cited.

LPA and director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Guardian and California Megan’s Law (www.meganslaw.ca.gov).

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, deficiencies were cited; see LIC809D pages.

Exit interview conducted with Director, Esther McGurk. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha MalaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2023
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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: ST. PATRICK PRESCHOOL

FACILITY NUMBER: 376700882

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 05/22/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101226(e)(3)(A)
Health-Related Services
(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in medication for Child 1 (C1) did not have label directors as prescirbed by the child's physician poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/29/2023
Plan of Correction
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Director stated she will return the unlabeled medication to C1's parent.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha MalaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/22/2023
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Document Has Been Signed on 05/22/2023 02:54 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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: ST. PATRICK PRESCHOOL

FACILITY NUMBER: 376700882

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 05/22/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Deficiency Dismissed
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
(a) (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Staff 2 (S2) did not have immunization records for Perussis on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/22/2023
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Director stated she will submit immunization records for S2 to the SDRO by 6/22/23. Director stated she will review staff files and utilize a checklist to ensure staff files are complete.
Deficiency Dismissed
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216.1(c)(1)(A)
Teacher Qualifications and Duties (c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education… with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college…; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center… (A)The units specified in (c)(1) above shall include courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development… child, family and community...; and program/curriculum. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Staff 1 (S1) did not have units in child/family/community which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/22/2023
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Director stated she will ensure a qualified teacher is supervising children at all times.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha MalaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/22/2023
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