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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700414
Report Date: 11/22/2024
Date Signed: 11/22/2024 03:03:16 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/22/2024 03:03 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:DISCOVERY ISLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
376700414
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MELINDA CARVALHOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:14521 TED WILLIAMS PARKWAYTELEPHONE:
(858) 748-5600
CITY:POWAYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92064
CAPACITY: 164TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 164CENSUS: 108DATE:
11/22/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Brittney MccrayTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:10 PM
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On 11/22/24 at 11:30 a.m, Licensing Program Analyst, Renita Rodriguez, met with Assistant Director Brittney Mccray, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 108 children present with 11 staff. Facility is within ratio and capacity. Program operates approximately Monday thru Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 pm.

LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean, orderly and a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. There is a kitchen but it is not used for children’s food prep. Students bring their lunches and facility provided am/pm snack. The snack menu is posted, changes are recorded, and menus are stored for 30 days. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Drinking water is readily available. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is stored separately, and mats are disinfected after use. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Medications are stored in the Director’s office or in the classroom if they are emergency medication for children, inaccessible to children. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. Outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade, separate from other programs. Age appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition. Portable water is used outdoors. There are no bodies of water, firearms or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detector is operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The facility does not transport children.

LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Renita Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/22/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/22/2024
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: DISCOVERY ISLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700414
VISIT DATE: 11/22/2024
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Facility is reminded the Mandated Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com.

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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Licensee is advised to sign up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Select “Child Care” then “Quick Links” and Quarterly Updates. Select “Receive Important Updates” then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select “subscribe.”

To improve the quality and value of the 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/inspection-process.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Assistant Director Brittney Mccray. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Renita Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/22/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/22/2024
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