Office review·October 9, 2024

On October 09, 2024, at 10:30 AM an office meeting was conducted with Licensee Representative, Josiah Elias (via telephone) and facility director, Amber Deluca to discuss serious deficiencies issued on 06/11/2024. Present at the meeting was Licensing Program Managers (LPM) Jason Garay and Tulam Vu and Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Diana Sanchez and Vicky Williamson. On 06/11/2024, the facility was cited for two (2) Type A deficiencies for conduct Inimical HSC1596.8897(a)(2) and Buildings & Grounds (firearm prohibition CCR-101238(g)(2) and assessed an immediate Civil Penalty in the amount of $500 as a result of the conduct of a former employee. It was determined, the facility security guard was armed on campus from approximately 04/26/2023 until on or about 01/17/2024. Waiver request was received by our department on 01/23/2024. Licensee Representative and facility director were reminded that firearms are prohibited on the daycare center premises and a waiver request must be granted before allowing armed security guards on facility grounds. Licensee was provided regulation for Buildings and Grounds. Licensee representative indicated that they no longer employ armed security and no longer interested in pursuing a waiver. During the meeting, it was discussed that based on facility file review that the following documents need to be resubmitted to the San Diego Child Care Regional Office (SDCCRO): LIC-215 Applicant Information LIC-503 Health Screen with TB Clearance LIC-9108 Statement of Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse LIC-308 for Amber Deluca LIC-309 Administrative Organization According to director Amber Deluca licensing representative packet has been previously submitted, but will ensure to resubmit the packet again. Facility license representative verbally authorized via telephone to have director Amber Deluca sign this report. An exit interview was conducted with Director Amber Deluca and a copy of this report was provided at the conclusion of this meeting.