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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 370800634
Report Date: 10/10/2024
Date Signed: 10/10/2024 11:17:41 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/10/2024 11:17 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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:LA MESA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
370800634
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		NANCY BETANCOURTFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4690 PALM AVENUETELEPHONE:
(619) 466-8407
CITY:LA MESASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91941
CAPACITY: 87TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 87CENSUS: 0DATE:
10/10/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:OfficeANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH: Christian Dement & Nancy BetancourtTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:15 AM
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On 10/10/2024 at 10:00am, an office meeting was conducted to discuss deficiencies cited on 09/04/2024. Present at the meeting were Licensee Representative, Christian DeMent; Center Director, Nancy Betancourt; Licensing Program Managers (LPMs) Tulam Vu and Cynthia Gray and Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Vicky Williamson and Dana Stevens.

On 09/04/2024 during a complaint inspection, the facility was cited Type A, Section 101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: A four-year-old daycare child was left inside of the classroom without supervision for approximately 15 minutes. Facility was also cited three Type B citations within 12 months: Reporting Requirements, facility commingling daycare children and disaster drills not being conducted. It is noted that the director corrected all deficiencies in a timely manner. In the past 24 months there have been seven (7) unsubstantiated complaints. Director stated that all staff members have received training and reviewed videos on the CCL website regarding Supervision and Reporting Requirements. Director stated that meetings with individual staff were conducted with 09/10/2024 regarding supervision and, transitioning from the classroom and the playground. Director stated that she has also implemented name to face procedures.



LPM discussed with Licensee Representative and Center Director the above deficiency, transitioning procedures and reporting requirements to prevent future violations which will lead to civil penalty assessment(s) and a Non-Compliance Conference (NCC). LPM suggested that training be obtained from outside vendors with the Director and all staff responsible for the care and supervision of children. Director stated that ongoing monthly training in the above areas, for staff by utilizing CCL's resources (CCLD website training videos and Title 22 Regulations) and a plan of operation related to these areas. Director has submitted plan to be proactive in preventing future violations.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky Williamson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/10/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: LA MESA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 370800634
VISIT DATE: 10/10/2024
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Licensing Representative and the Director were referred to Technical Support Program (TSP) for services/training and advised to register for Provider Information Notifications (PINs).

The Director was provided with the following resources: A Technical Support Program (TSP) brochure. Advocate information was provided: (714) 703-2800 or childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.go, Smart Horizonhttps://www.smarthorizons.org/childcare and R & R (YMCA) https://www.ymcasd.org.


sdincidentreports@dss.ca.gov and the Duty Line 619-767-2248. Please submit your Unusual Incident Report by email to: SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or by Fax at (619) 767-2203.

The Director was provided regulation Section 101229(a)(1); Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision, Health & Safety Section 1596.99, 101212 Reporting Requirements: and the Best Practices Lack of Supervision handout. Licensee Representative and Director were informed that repeated violations or failure to comply with licensing laws and regulations may result in administrative action taken by the Department. Licensee Representative and Director stated they understood and will ensure the facility complies with all regulations and laws governing Child Care Centers.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky Williamson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

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

DATE: 10/10/2024
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