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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105061
Report Date: 09/20/2024
Date Signed: 09/20/2024 12:30:19 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/20/2024 12:30 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 N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:KIDDIE STARS INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
376105061
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MAYRA MEZAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:621 SOUTH RANCHO SANTA FE ROADTELEPHONE:
(760) 216-9518
CITY:SAN MARCOSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92078
CAPACITY: 40TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 23CENSUS: 15DATE:
09/20/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Director, Mayra MezaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:30 AM
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LPA (Licensing Program Analyst) Saraliz Velando, conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by the Director, Mayra Meza. LPA toured the facility with her and observed 15 children and 4 staff. There are 4 classrooms total.

A review of staff records today indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license.

Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary, and good operating condition. All storage containers or trash cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Any medications are kept with the First Aid kit and emergency bag, inaccessible to children. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The carbon monoxide detector is operational and located in Room 4. LPA reviewed sign in/out electronically and a sample of children's records for emergency information and medical assessments.

Children are provided snacks and lunch is provided by the parents. Facility has emergency snacks on hand, stored appropriately and meeting nutritional requirements. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment was cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Children were observed to be under the supervision of fully qualified staff. Facility was observed to be within ratio. An isolation area has been designated for children who become ill during the day which is located by the director’s office.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/20/2024
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 N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: KIDDIE STARS INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105061
VISIT DATE: 09/20/2024
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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.

Licensee 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care 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 licensee [or facility representative] 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.

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/.

No deficiencies were issued today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Mayra Meza.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/20/2024
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