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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105109
Report Date: 03/25/2025
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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:SOLID START ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
376105109
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ALEXANDRA ELLAMFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:8964 NORTH MAGNOLIA AVENUETELEPHONE:
(619) 850-1568
CITY:SANTEESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
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CAPACITY: 37TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 37CENSUS: 26DATE:
03/25/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
03:10 PM
MET WITH:Alexandra EllamTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
06:10 PM
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On 03/25/2025 at 11:30 A.M, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edleen Montesa, and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Joelle Redding, visited the facility to conduct an unannounced, Annual Inspection. When LPA and LPM initially arrived at the facility to begin the inspection for the infant license and while looking for the entrance to the facility, LPA and LPM noticed through the fence that there was a child (C1) left walking towards Room 101. Within approximately thirty seconds, LPA and LPM noticed another unsupervised child (C2) was coming down from the stairs near Room 201, also walking towards Room 101. No staff was present and the door to Room 101 was closed. It is noted that the kitchen door was open at the time and there were accessible hazards present (see LIC 809D pages)

Upon arrival LPA and LPM met with the facility staff and proceeded to tour the facility. Licensee/Director Alexandra Ellam arrived at approximately 10 a.m. During today's inspection, there were 26 children with 5 staff in 3 classrooms, as indicated: Room 202 (18-36 mos) : 7 children to 1 teacher and an aide; Room 101 (2-5 y.o classroom): 13 children to 1 teacher and an aide; Room 201 (2 y.o classroom): 6 children to 1 teacher. Facility is within ratio and capacity. LPA and LPM left the premises from 2:10 P.M. to 4:15 P.M and continued to work off site as Director needed to step out of the facility temporarily.

LPA and LPM noticed the licensed room Room 103 was vacant and unlicensed Room 101 was being used instead. Licensee she stated that they have only been using Room 101 recently due to facility maintenance. All rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation. The furniture and age-appropriate equipment is in good condition. Drinking water is readily accessible. Upon inspection of the children’s bathroom, LPA and LPM noticed dirty floors, sink and toilet bowl. (See cont. on LIC 809-C...)
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Edleen Montesa
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/26/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: SOLID START ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105109

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/25/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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Section Cited
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101229(a)(1)
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision
(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation.

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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there were two children (c1) (c2) observed by LPA and LPM to be walking unsupervised outside the classroom and the classroom door was shut which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/26/2025
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Licensee states that she will provide corrective action for the staff member who was responsible, has immediately addressed supervision, directly with all other existing staff and will and conduct a staff training by4/25/25. Licensee will provide the agenda and roster to Licensing by 4/26/25.
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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.
Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Edleen Montesa
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/26/2025


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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: SOLID START ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105109

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/25/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.16(a)(1)
Lead Testing
(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the lead testing was not completed as required which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 04/25/2025
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Licensee has called and will schedule the lead testing by the plan of correction date. She states she will contact LPA for an extension if she is unable to schedule the appointment prior to the plan of correction date.
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Buildings and Grounds
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the children's restroom had dirty sinks, floors, and toilet bowls which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 03/28/2025
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Licensee states that she cleaned the bathrooms and the bathroom checks will be conducted daily by herself and her Assistant Director, during naptime.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Edleen Montesa
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/26/2025


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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: SOLID START ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105109

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/25/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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Section Cited
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101238(g)
Buildings and Grounds
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there were lower cabinets, one in the kitchen, and one in the toddler room, that contained cleaning solutions and disinfectants. There were no children present in the kitchen and toddler room at the time of observation, both cabinets had working latches, but neither was secured. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 03/26/2025
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Licensee corrected during visit. Licensee understands that chemicals and solutions are to be kept locked and inaccessible at all times, and that information will be reiterated to staff immediately and readdressed in the staff meeting on 4/25.
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General Provisions and Definitions
(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.

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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that staff (S1) did not have required immunizations on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 03/28/2025
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Licensee states that the immunizations for S1 will be in place by the plan of correction date and a copy will be provided to LPA as proof of correction, via email.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Edleen Montesa
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
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I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
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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: SOLID START ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105109

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/25/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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101216(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S1 did not have required TB test on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 04/25/2025
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Licensee will ensure S1 has her TB test completed and on file by the plan of correction date and will submit proof of correction, via email to LPA.
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Personnel Requirements
(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S1 and S2 did not have required health screening on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 04/25/2025
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Licensee will ensure S1 and S3 have a health screening completed and on file by the plan of correction date and will submit proof of correction, via email to LPA.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Edleen Montesa
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/26/2025


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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: SOLID START ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105109

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/25/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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101227(a)(18)
Food Service
(18) All kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the kitchen floors, counters, and appliances had food debris and were unclean, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 03/28/2025
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Licensee states that the kitchen is used by the church as well. They don't use the stove, and have cleaned the floors and areas where they food prep. She will ensure that the kitchen areas are kept clean for the preschool at all times.
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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.
Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Edleen Montesa
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/26/2025


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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: SOLID START ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105109
VISIT DATE: 03/25/2025
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The toilets are operational and the water from the faucet had appropriate temperature. Bathroom is lighted and has ventilation.

Food storage area is located in the kitchen and during the inspection LPA and LPM noticed that the kitchen floors and appliances were dirty and food debris was present. There was an unlocked and accessible cabinet in the kitchen that contained cleaning chemicals and disinfectants. It is important to note that the door to the kitchen was wide open, and the kitchen was accessible. LPA locked the cabinet where the chemicals were found, and LPM closed the kitchen door after the area inspection to make the room inaccessible to children. Menu is posted on Bright Wheel. Adequate food is available for meals and meets nutritional requirements per regulation. Storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers and are kept in good repair. There are no firearms, ammunition, or other weapons on the premises. All foods/beverages capable of spoiling are stored in covered containers at 45 F or less. There is enough napping equipment for each child, with bedding stored separately, and cots disinfected after each use. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility. Upon inspection of Room 202 classroom, LPA and LPM noticed an unlocked cabinet containing cleaning chemicals and disinfectants. No children were present in the classroom at the time as they had gone to the playground. LPA locked the cabinet and made it inaccessible to children. LPA advised assigned teacher to the classroom of the hazard that was present and corrected. Last emergency drill was conducted on December 10, 2024. The facility has a written disaster plan that complies with regulatory requirements. A range of activity is offered to daycare children throughout the day. All required postings were displayed at the facility.

The outdoor play area is securely fenced, with adequate cushioning and ample shade. There is a water fountain located on the property, outside the fenced enclose of the preschool. Per Director, and as observed during the visit, the exit near the water fountain remains locked to make the water fountain inaccessible to children. LPA advised Director, per the pre-licensing report, the water fountain should have no water collected. Director stated that she will make sure to check the fountain to prevent this from happening. Climbing structures, swings and slides are securely fixed to the ground. Equipment is age appropriate. During the inspection of the pre-school playground (Playground 2) LPA & LPM noticed that there are unsafe broken pieces of plastic sand toys that are on the woodchips area.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Edleen Montesa
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2025
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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: SOLID START ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105109
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The bikes that the toddlers were using were found to be in disrepair due to the missing handle bars and cracked plastic. LPA brought this to the attention of the Director. LPA also saw about a gap under the fence measuring about a foot towards the backside of the playground which children may be able to crawl through. Director stated that she will have maintenance fix the gap. Supervision will remain in place in the meantime. Area has drinking water readily accessible, and grounds are free of debris or potential hazards. There is a playground waiver on file that allows toddlers attending the toddler option to share the infant playground at different times. LPA reviewed medication storage, and per Director, there are no children at the facility that requires any medication at the moment. Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is the Director’s office. Personnel records contain health screening documentation and at least one staff member has current CPR and First Aid certifications. During staff file review, LPA found that most staff have completed mandated reporter training and LPA found that one staff did not have s required immunizations, health screening, and TB test on file. Most personnel record contains documentation of educational background and training. Sign in/out documents were reviewed. The facility uses Brightwheel to document school attendance. Children’s records contain admission agreements and medical assessment. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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. The facility holds an infant license with a maximum capacity for nine infants.

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. (See cont. on LIC 809-C...)
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Edleen Montesa
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2025
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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: SOLID START ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105109
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Licensee 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.
• CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE, facility was licensed 12/29/22. LPA provided the mentioned PIN and provided licensee a hard copy. LPA advised licensee that center must submit proof of the Lead Water Testing within 30 days from today.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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/. There is no Incidental Medical Services in place.

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.



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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Edleen Montesa
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2025
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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: SOLID START ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105109
VISIT DATE: 03/25/2025
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LPA Edleen Montesa informed licensee, Alexandra Ellam, that this report dated 03/25/2025 document 101229(a)(1) Type A citation (which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Edleen Montesa informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 03/25/2025 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations, deficiencies were cited on the accompanying LIC 809-D pages

During the file review, LPA noticed that there are unpaid outstanding fees. LPA advised Licensee of the amount owed, provided the PIN for the account, and the fee due date. Licensee stated that she will take care of the fees and pay it online. An updated LIC 500 will be provided later on today.

Visit was not completed today due to Licensee needing to leave facility promptly at 6:10 P.M. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee and a Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Report was reviewed with the Licensee, Alexandra Ellam at the office visit on 3/26/25.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Edleen Montesa
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/25/2025
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Document Has Been Signed on 03/28/2025 04:42 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Edleen Montesa On 03/26/2025 at 07:55 AM
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: SOLID START ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105109

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/25/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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Section Cited
CCR
101239(o)(1)
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there were broken plastic sand toys in the wood chips area, and there were two bikes who had broken handle bars in disrepair, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 03/28/2025
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Licensee states that the items have already removed and cleaned up and the bikes will replaced with new ones.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that children were using unlicensed Room 101 instead of licensed Room 103 without prior notification/permission from Licensing, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 03/28/2025
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Licensee will email the church to let them know that they will be moved back in to Room 103, right away and if they want to move, she will submit the appropriate application to request the change.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Edleen Montesa
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/26/2025


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