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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105088
Report Date: 09/26/2024
Date Signed: 09/26/2024 03:32:00 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/26/2024 03:32 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:LITTLE PEOPLE PRESCHOOL, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
376105088
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		JESSICA HEWITTFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:920 BOARDWALKTELEPHONE:
(858) 382-4008
CITY:SAN MARCOSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92078
CAPACITY: 45TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 44CENSUS: 40DATE:
09/26/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Owner, Joanne PazTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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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 Owner, Joanne Paz and the Director, Kimberly Sandoval. LPA toured the facility with her and observed 40 preschool children and 6 staff.

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.

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 box with code, inaccessible to children. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The carbon monoxide detector is operational and located in the indoor playground. The facility uses electronic sign in/out on Brightwheel App.

Children are provided snacks and lunch is brought from home. 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 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 in the director’s office.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Saraliz Velando On 09/26/2024 at 02:19 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: LITTLE PEOPLE PRESCHOOL, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105088

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101226(e)(2)
Health-Related Services
(2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and file review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there were 2 child medications with expired dates which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/04/2024
Plan of Correction
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Licensee states she will get the current medication from the parents and return the expired medication to the parents for disposal.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101161(a)
Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status
(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the licensee is using room 14 for napping which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/31/2024
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will submit a application to include room 14 for use of care of children.
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:Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Saraliz Velando
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/26/2024


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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE PEOPLE PRESCHOOL, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105088
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2024
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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.

LPAs 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/.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2024
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