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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600492
Report Date: 01/27/2026
Date Signed: 01/27/2026 12:03:33 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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:LA COSTA VALLEY PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTENFACILITY NUMBER:
376600492
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CYNTHIA CESENAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2276 CALLE BARCELONATELEPHONE:
(760) 436-2797
CITY:CARLSBADSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92009
CAPACITY: 107TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 107CENSUS: 71DATE:
01/27/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Cynthia Cesena and Julie CockcroftTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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On January 27, 2026 at 9:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hector Canton arrived at La Costa Valley Preschool to conduct an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Julie Cockcroft, Assistant Director, and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility, indoors and outdoors, to assess compliance with Title 22. During today’s inspection there was 71 children in care with eight staff present. Appropriate care and visual supervision were observed throughout the facility. Director Cynthia Cesena arrived shortly after for the remainder of the inspection.

Indoor areas were inspected and found to have furniture and age-appropriate equipment in good condition, adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation. Floors were clean and free of hazards. Drinking water was readily accessible to children. Bathrooms were sanitary, stocked with necessary supplies, and fixtures were operational. Food preparation and storage areas were clean and organized. Solid waste containers had tight-fitting covers and were in good repair.

The outdoor play area was observed to be fully fenced and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water on the property. Age-appropriate play equipment was in good condition with adequate cushioning material underneath. Shade and drinking water were available outdoors.

Required postings were displayed, including the license, emergency disaster plan, parents’ rights, and personal rights. The facility uses Smartcare for sign-in/sign-out; records appeared complete and current. Any hazardous material was locked and inaccessible. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were present and operational. The facility documented the last emergency/disaster drill on October 16, 2025.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Hector Canton
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/27/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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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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: LA COSTA VALLEY PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600492
VISIT DATE: 01/27/2026
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A review of children’s records showed all required documents, including admission agreements, emergency contact information, medical assessments, and immunization records were on file. Staff records contained all required documents, including health screenings, immunizations, mandated reporter training certificates, CPR/First Aid certifications, and educational background.

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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. 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.).

The last lead water testing was conducted on January 2020 and LPA was unable to verify that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information)

CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE

Criminal record clearances were verified for all required individuals. Facility representative, Cynthia Cesena, 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

See LIC 809-D for type B deficiency issued. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Cynthia Cesena. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Hector Canton
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2026
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Created By: Hector Canton On 01/27/2026 at 11:28 AM
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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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: LA COSTA VALLEY PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600492

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/27/2026

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.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the last lead contamination testing was conducted in January 2020 and no documentation was maintained or available if a subsequent test was completed within the five year time frame which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/27/2026
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Licensee states that they will either: provide a copy of the lead contamination testing, if any test was in fact conducted within the five year time frame OR conduct a lead contamination test as outlined in AB 2370 and submit the results to the department by February 27, 2026.
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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:
Hector Canton
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/27/2026


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