376701114-4-5-2023-20-CC-MMAE-CQM286-20230405170949

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701114
Report Date: 04/05/2023
Date Signed: 04/05/2023 05:09:55 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/05/2023 05:09 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	HILL TOTS COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL INFANTS		FACILITY NUMBER:	376701114
ADMINISTRATOR:	PERLA ZAZUETA		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	346 L STREET		TELEPHONE:	(619) 422-4193
CITY:	CHULA VISTA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91911
CAPACITY: 12	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 7	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	04/05/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:45 AM
MET WITH:	Perla Zazueta		TIME COMPLETED:	11:45 AM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 4/5/23 at 9:45am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Martha Malane conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Director, Perla Zazueta. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility. This is a full day program day program which operates year-round. Days and hours of operation are Mon.-Fri. 6:00am–6:00pm. There were five (5) children and two (2) staff members present. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Outdoor activity space materials are in safe condition. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in safe condition and is free of hazards. There is no high climbing equipment. Handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Food preparation and storage areas are clean. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that met statutory requirements. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted and documented 3/14/23. Parents provide all meals and snacks from home. Director stated there are no bodies of water on the premises. Director stated there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed. A review of staff records on this date indicates facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. 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. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. See LIC809C Continuation...

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/05/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/05/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: HILL TOTS COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL INFANTS	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701114
	VISIT DATE: 04/05/2023

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Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than four (4) children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles. Staff records included current documentation of completed mandated reporter training.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link ttps://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with director 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 director 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.

Director was reminded that childcare centers constructed before 1/01/2010 are to test their water for lead prior to and then every five (5) years after the date of the first lead testing. LPA discussed (PIN) 20-01-CCP “Required Lead Testing for Drinking Water in Licensed Child Care Centers, PIN 21-21-CCP, LIC 9275 – External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form and the LIC 9276 – Center Sampling Checklist Form. Director stated she is working with a company to test the water.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted with Director, Perla Zazueta. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/05/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/05/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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