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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136608107
Report Date: 10/07/2022
Date Signed: 10/07/2022 04:57:23 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/07/2022 04:57 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:EL CENTRO EARLY LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
136608107
ADMINISTRATOR:WENDY MARQUEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1950 NORTH IMPERIAL AVENUETELEPHONE:
(760) 332-1420
CITY:EL CENTROSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92243
CAPACITY: 160TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 160CENSUS: 68DATE:
10/07/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - OtherUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:35 AM
MET WITH:Wendy MarquezTIME COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On 10/7/22 at 9:35am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Martha Malane arrived at the facility to conduct a case management inspection for the purpose of a capacity increase. Upon arrival, LPA met with Program Director, Wendy Marquez and was led on a tour of the facility. There were 68 children and 18 staff members present. The facility is requesting a capacity increase to 264 preschool children (age 2-5 years) in rooms 1 through 17 and 19 through 24; a total of 23 classrooms. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm.

Classrooms 1 – 17 and 19 – 24 were inspected and measured a total of 13,975.25 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate 399 children, however applicant is only requesting a capacity of 264. Classrooms are equipped with appropriate furniture, napping equipment, tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves and other materials for children. The facility has a total of 26 toilets, 4 urinals and 77 sinks which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity.

The outdoor activity space was inspected and measured a total of 7,783.27 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate 103 children. There is no high climbing equipment in the outdoor activity space at this time. The outdoor activity space is equipped with tricycles, balls, easels and paint, tables and other equipment for children. The outdoor activity space is fully fenced and includes a building awning for shade. LPA discussed proper supervision and placement of staff in the outdoor space to ensure children are supervised at all times. Multi-purpose rooms A & B, which will be utilized exclusively for indoor large motor activity, were inspected and measured a total of 2,043.52 square feet. Multi-purpose rooms A & B are equipped with tricycles, balls, easels and paint, building blocks and other equipment for children. There is a total of 9826.79 square feet available for large motor activities indoors and outdoors. Program Director stated the facility will submit a waiver request to utilize Multi-purpose rooms A & B for indoor large motor activities and the outdoor activity space on a scheduled basis due to a lack of outdoor space to accommodate the requested capacity of 264. See LIC809-C continuation page…
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2022
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: EL CENTRO EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 136608107
VISIT DATE: 10/07/2022
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A fire clearance for 264 preschool children (age 2-5 years) was granted 1/21/22.

The following is required:
· Outdoor activity space waiver request submitted

No deficiencies were cited.

Exit interview conduct with Program Director, Wendy Marquez. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Once all requirements have been met a capacity increase to 264 preschool children may be granted after a final file review.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2022
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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