“Based upon interviews and documents reviewed it was determined that staff member (S1) kissed several children multiple times which is an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.”California CCLD inspector, Jun 10, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.
1finding in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit1with a plan or deadline only
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Judith Drapkin
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Companion Group Inc. Dba Openminds, the
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Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Site Director Rachel Gaynor did not have a copy of "Preventative Health Course" as required. Staff stated that she completed a Health & Safety Class at Cuyamaca College but did not have a copy of transcript on file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Ms. D'Amico shall obtain a copy of Rachel Gaynor's transcript to show that she completed the required course and submit a copy to the department no later than 3/16/23.
Standard 101215.1(m) · Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 16, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701258:2023-03-09:101215.1(m):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701258:2023-03-09:inspection
School-Age Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties
Minor
Based on interview with Ms. D'Amico (licensee), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Facility's director left in 2021. Licensee failed to notify the department that there was no designated director on site. She is designating staff Rachel Gaynor as the facility director effective 3/10/23. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Ms. D'Amico will submit the Designation of Director to the department (and attachments) no later than 3/16/2023.
Standard 101515(b) · School-Age Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 16, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701258:2023-03-09:101515(b):1
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ca:376701258:2023-03-09:inspection
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited. Ms. D stated that the last time they conducted a fire drill was in 2021. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Mrs. D'Amico stated that they will conduct a fire drill and submit a copy of the drill log no later than 3/16/2023.
Standard 101174(d) · Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 16, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701258:2023-03-09:101174(d):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701258:2023-03-09:inspection
Supervision and child counts
Minor
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the inspection, LPA N. Diaz observed 2 children in the girls' bathroom that were not visually supervised by a teacher. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Mrs. D'Amico stated that she will meet with her staff to discuss proper supervision of children. She will submit a copy of sign-in sheet and agenda of items that were discussed regarding supervision.
Standard 101229(a)(1) · Responsibility For Providing Care and Supervision
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 16, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701258:2023-03-09:101229(a)(1):1
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ca:376701258:2023-03-09:inspection
General Provisions and Definitions
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, three staff are missing the required immunization. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The following staff are missing the required immunization: Robert Bergeron - Measles Gina Baptiste - Measles, Pertussis & Influenza Robert Grimaldo - Measles, Pertussis & influenza Ms. D'Amico will have staff obtain the required immunization and submit copies to the department no later than 3/16/23.
Standard 1596.7995(a)(1) · General Provisions and Definitions
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 16, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701258:2023-03-09:1596.7995(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701258:2023-03-09:inspection
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Serious
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, staff Gina Baptiste was missing the required Mandated Reporter Trng. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Ms. D'Amico will require staff to complete the Mandated Reporter Traning class and submit a copy of the certificate to the department no later than 3/16/2023.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 16, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701258:2023-03-09:1596.8662(b)(1):1
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ca:376701258:2023-03-09:inspection
Personnel Requirements
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Two staff did not have the required Physician's Report on file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Ms. D'Amico will obtain a current physician's report for staff Rachel Gaynor and Gina Baptiste and submit copy to the department no later than 3/16/2023.
Standard 101216(g)(1) · Personnel Requirements
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 16, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701258:2023-03-09:101216(g)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701258:2023-03-09:inspection
Teacher Qualifications and Duties
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff Robert Grimaldo is missing a copy of his educational transcript to qualify as a teacher. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Ms. D'Amico shall obtain a copy of Robert Grimaldo's transcript and submit a copy to the department no later than 3/16/2023.
Standard 101216.1(g) · Teacher Qualifications and Duties
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 16, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701258:2023-03-09:101216.1(g):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701258:2023-03-09:inspection
Oct 20, 2021Other visit
No findings recorded
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