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270 WEST CREST STREET, Escondido CA 92025 · License #374844882 · Center · Day Care Center
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101238(a) · 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.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in where during the tour of the facility LPA observed Rm 2, Rm 4 changing tables with dirt/grime, floor boards and walls with dirt/grime Rm 1-4, 5 outlet covers missing between Rm 1-4, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/29/2026
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in cleaning solutions, exterior building paint, bleach/water mix, room sprays and disinfectants were accessible to children in rooms 1-4 as the areas kept did not have child safety locks and/or within reach of children, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/29/2026
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
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101216.2(e) · Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties (e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.
, Director stated she will redo her lunch schedules to always have a qualififed teacher to step in when the children wake up and ensure breaks are being completed by a qualififed teacher or the Director will complete breaks herself. Director will submit proof of plan to LPA via email. Based on LPA's observations and interviews conducted Staff #1 (S1) stated they were giving a teacher a break on 7/16/25 and was alone with 12 children even though they have no units. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101161(a) · Limitations on Capacity:(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.
, Director stated they will review regulations and update staff to ensure no comingling will happen again and send proof of plan of what to do when Infant #2 classroom goes over ratio to LPA via email. Based on interview conducted and LPAs observation, it was disclosed that C1 was moved from the infant classroom into the 2's classroom prior to their 2nd birthday to meet ratio. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care. Deborah Mullen NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Keely Messerschmidt NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/16/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
101238(a)(1) · Buildings and Grounds:(a)The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and....(1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.
, Director stated they will increase staff cleaning classrooms and kitchen. Director also stated they will talk with the cleaning company to ensure they are cleaning all floors and crevices and reporting ant pest sightings. Director will document this plan and have staff sign and submit proof to LPA via email. Based on LPA observation in the kitchen, LPA observed mice droppings and 1 dead cockroach in the pantry area. Lastly, based on record review of pest control receipts, it was documented that pest control had seen pest activity over the past few months and was asked to treat for mice and cockroaches based on activity being reported. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101227(7)(b) · 101227 Food Services: (7) Modified diets prescribed by a child's physician as a medical necessity shall be provided. (B) A child shall not be served any food to which the child's record indicates he/she has an allergy.
, Director provided copies of updated allergy list to LPA and stated she will conduct a food services training with her staff and provide proof of completion to LPA via email. Based on interviews, 4 out of 4 staff memers stated C1 was served food with known allergens. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101238.3(b) · Indoor Activity Space (b) The floors of all rooms shall have a surface that is safe and clean.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the flooring in hallway was in disrepair with tears, missing sections and cracks, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/29/2024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101239(n) · Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, furniture, bathroom door, bathroom toilet paper dispensers, and drywall are in disrepair, therefore licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 items, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/29/2024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101238(a) · 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.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, plumbing fixtures for the preschool room are not in proper working order, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/15/2024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101238.2(d) · Section 101238.2 (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard Director will provide a plan of correction to LPA by 06/07/24 and will have repairs done by 06/28/24. Director will provide photographs of repairs to LPA.
Based on observations and 2 out of 3 interviews, outdoor activity space ground surface is not maintained and poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101238.2(d)(1)(2) · (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition… (2) Free of hazards including… broken glass and other debris.... Director agrees to prohibit access to the sandbox and the drain pipe area. Director will submit pictures of the area that is blocked off and create a plan of correction for permanent repair of the drain cover and sand box.
LPAs observed a broken drain cover with multiple sharp edges and the sandbox had an exposed screw present in the right corner SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carlos Martinez
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101229(a)(1) · Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary...(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual ... The Director agrees to review Title 22 section with staff and retrain on the Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The Director will provide a written statement of understanding/compliance to the Department by the due date.
Based on interviews the after-school staff did not realize a child had left the classroom and exited the building and was only aware of it when a parent brought the child back into the facility Director will provide LIC 9224 to all parents enrolled for a period of one year and keep a copy in the child's file for review by the Department.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101212(d)(1)(C) · Upon the occurrence.. of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department...within...next working day. Events reported shall include...Any unusual incident ..that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. Director stated they will put a plan in place regarding reporting unusual incidents to CCL and provide to LPA by the POC due date.
Based on interviews the incident of a Preschool child walking out of the facility unnoticed by caretakers was not reported to the Department, which poses a potential, heath, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carlos Martinez
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101238(a) · 101238(a) Building and Grounds The childcare 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.
Director agrees to clean, replace and/or repair all flooring issues and have the walls of the facility cleaned and/or painted and repaired on or before the POC due date. Director will provide facility's plan for the above on or by November 23, 2022. Based on observation, the facility was observed to have dirty walls, floors and rugs and not in good repair. The floors in the Pre-K, middle room and 3’s room had broken floor moldings and worn/torn carpet. Also, the Pre-K and 2’s classroom had rugs that were dirty, stained and worn which is a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101238(a)(1) · 101238(a)(1) Building and Grounds The childcare center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times... (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement was not as evidenced by The Director has agreed to adhere to the with the monthly scheduled pest control subscription with the contracted exterminator. Director will also provide proof to LPA monthly that the pest control monthly service has been provided and a statement advising the facility has been inspected and dead insects have been removed after the monthly visit for six months beginning November 2022. Proof will provide to LPA Hamilton via email by the end of each month.
Based on observations and confidential interviews, the facility has an issue with cockroaches and dead cockroaches were observed under the sinks in the kitchen and the 3’s classroom
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
101238(d) · 101238(d) Building and Grounds General permanent or portable storage space shall be available for the storage of the center's equipment and supplies.
Director has agreed to purchase/provide storage space for the facility’s equipment and supplies in an area that is not accessible or potential hazard to children and/or staff. Director will provide proof of purchase and correction by submitting a picture of the new storage space to LPA Hamilton via email on Based on observations, the facility’s front office and 2’s classroom was cluttered with supplies and equipment underneath the receptionist area and the back of the 2’s classroom that was accessible to children which is a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care. or before the POC due date.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101239(f) · 101239 (f) Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies Solid waste shall be stored, located and disposed of in a manner that will not transmit communicable diseases or odors, create a nuisance, or provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents. (1) All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof.
The Director has agreed to purchase a trash can with a tightfitting cover for the kitchen and will provide proof of purchase by submitting a picture of the trashcan to LPA Hamilton via email on or before the POC due date. Based on observations, the facility’s kitchen trashcan was overflowing with trash and did not have a tight-fitting lid which poses a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101239(n) · 101239 (n) Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.
Director has agreed to remove the red chair, blue vinyl couch and remove or fix/repair the screws in steps in front of the closet in the Pre-K room. Director will submit proof by submitting a picture to LPA Hamilton via email on or before the POC due date. Based on observations the facility had classroom with steps that have exposed screw heads sticking out, cracked plastic red chair and a peeling blue vinyl child’s couch which poses a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101212(d)(1)(C) · 101212(d)(1)(C) Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center...a report shall be made to the Department ...Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report…shall be submitted...within seven days...of such event.(1) Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not as evidenced by Director has agreed to complete an Unusual Incident Report regarding possible exposure and to report all unusual incidents to CCL as required per Title 22. Director will also provide training to staff regarding reporting requirements. Director will provide proof of training (sign-sheet and training content) to LPA via email on or before POC date April 12, 2022
Based on record review and interview the facility did not report to CCL a possible Pinworm exposure at the facility on or around March 14, 2022 which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
101212(f) · 101212(f) Reporting Requirements (f) The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative.
Director has agreed to provide notification to enrolled parents of possible Pinworm exposure on or around March 14, 2022. Director is to provide LPA with a copy the notification to parents via email on or before POC date of April 5, 2022. Based on record review and interview the facility did not provide proper notification/information to the parents of enrolled children regarding a possible Pinworm exposure at the facility on or around March 14, 2022 which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carlos Martinez
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.