Office review·December 10, 2025

On December 10, 2025, at 10:15 AM, an office meeting was held at the San Diego Child Care Regional Office to address deficiencies cited during the inspection on October 21, 2025. In attendance were Licensee Representative Yolanda Perez, Assistant Executive Director Doreen Mulz, Center Director Hortensia Murillo, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Tulam Vu, and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vicky Williamson. On October 21, 2025, the facility was cited for a Type A deficiency under Section 101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The citation was based on an incident that occurred on September 24, 2025, in which a four- year-old child in care wandered from the children\342\200\231s restroom to an outdoor walkway area adjacent to the restroom. The child remained unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes. On October 21, 2025, the facility was cited a Type B deficiency under Reporting Requirements Section 101212(f). The facility promptly corrected all cited deficiencies. On October 24, 2025, the facility submitted a plan of correction to the Department, which included a summary of relevant Licensing training videos. The plan indicated that staff were retrained on transition procedures, reduction in ratio groups, additional support staff, and a staff meeting was held on the same day to reinforce supervision protocols. A training verification form, signed by participating staff, was also provided. During the office meeting, the Licensing Program Manager (LPM) and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) reviewed the serious deficiency, with the Licensee Representatives. The discussion emphasizes the importance of proper transitioning procedures and compliance with Section 101229 - Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision, to prevent future violations that may result in civil penalties. Technical Support Program (TSP) services/training was discussed with Licensing Representatives during the meeting, advised to register for Provider Information Notifications (PINs). LPM and LPA discussed and provided the Licensing Representatives with the following resources: Best Practices Lack of Supervision handout, A Technical Support Program (TSP) brochure. mailto:childcaretechnicalsupport@dss.ca.gov , Advocate information was provided: (714) 703-2800 or childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.go, and R&R (YMCA) https://www.ymcasd.org. Please submit any Unusual Incident Reports by email to: SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov and the Duty Line 619-767-2248. Licensee Representatives were advised that repeated violations or failure to comply with licensing laws and regulations may result in administrative action taken by the Department. Licensee Representatives acknowledged the seriousness of the matter and affirmed their commitment to ensuring the facility remains in full compliance with all applicable regulations and laws.