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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 370805497
Report Date: 07/25/2024
Date Signed: 07/25/2024 04:57:14 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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO		FACILITY NUMBER:	370805497
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	KENDRA DEDMON		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3655 VIA MERCADO		TELEPHONE:	(619) 670-9388
CITY:	LA MESA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91941
CAPACITY: 83	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 67	CENSUS: 62	DATE:	07/25/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Marcela Zavala		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

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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 7/25/2024 at 9:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced annual required inspection. LPA met with Director, Marcela Zavala and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. LPA inspected and toured the indoor and outdoor of the facility. Day and hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 6:00pm. The following ratios were observed: Discovery Classroom (2's classroom) had one (1) teacher present with 10 children, 10 additional children from the the classroom were on the playground with one (1) teacher, Preschool 1 Classroom had nine (9) children present with one (1) teacher, 9 additional children were on the playground with one (1) teacher, Preschool 2 Classroom had 12 children present with one (1) aide, Pre-K Classroom were observed on the playground with 12 children and one (1) teacher. LPA observed Staff #1 (S1) who qualifies as aide, in the Preschool Classroom 2 with 10 children without the supervision of a teacher. Director immediately removed S1 to another classroom with a qualified teacher. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during time of inspection. Kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish. Solid waste storage containers have tight fitting covers and are in good repair. Playground equipment is in safe condition. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. Facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted and documented on 7/11/2024. Director stated that there are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. Director stated that there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snack. Children bring their own water bottles and filter drinking water is available at the facility. Menus are posted monthly. See LIC 809C Continuation...

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky Williamson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/25/2024

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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO	FACILITY NUMBER: 370805497
	VISIT DATE: 07/25/2024

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Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than twelve (12) children in care. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility. The name of the facility representative and the fully qualified teacher designated to act in the facility representative’s absence has been reported to the Department. LPA reviewed facility sign in /sign out sheets. Facility utilizes an electronic sign in/sign out procedure. Director was reminded that the person who signs the child in and out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. 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. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky Williamson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/25/2024

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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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO	FACILITY NUMBER: 370805497
	VISIT DATE: 07/25/2024

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To receive important licensed - related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

LPA discussed and provided director with the following: childcare advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248.

Please visit the Guardian web page and set-up your Guardian account. https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian If you have any questions regarding Guardian, please contact CDSS at email: guardian@dss.ca.gov

Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.

For child care 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).

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

LPA and Director, Marcela Zavala discussed and reviewed Title 22 Regulation 101212 Reporting Requirements.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky Williamson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/25/2024

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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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO	FACILITY NUMBER: 370805497
	VISIT DATE: 07/25/2024

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Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations deficiencies are being cited. See the attached LIC 809D

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Marcela Zavala. Appeal Rights, and Notice of Site Visit were given. Notice of Site Visit is required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. LPA observed Notice of Site Visit posted on the window in the lobby.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky Williamson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/25/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 07/25/2024 04:57 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Vicky Williamson On 07/25/2024 at 02:26 PM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO	FACILITY NUMBER: 370805497
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 07/25/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101216.2(e)

Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties

(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S1 qualifies as an aide and was observed in Preschool Classroom 2 with 12 children and was not under the supervison of a teacher which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/01/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	During the time of inspection, the Director immediately removed S1 to another classroom with a qualified teacher. Director will submit a written plan to the Department detailing how she will ensure staff qualifications are reviewed and aides are under the direction of a qualified staff at all time, no later than 8/1/2024.

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 Vu

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Vicky Williamson

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/25/2024

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