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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136608113
Report Date: 03/08/2023
Date Signed: 03/08/2023 03:19:31 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/08/2023 03:19 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:LITTLE LAMBS PRIVATE PRESCHOOL CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
136608113
ADMINISTRATOR:PATRICIA PRADISFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:690 W MAIN ST, STE ETELEPHONE:
(760) 970-4214
CITY:EL CENTROSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92243
CAPACITY: 12TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
03/08/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:33 AM
MET WITH:Patricia PradisTIME COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
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On 3/8/23 at 9:35am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Martha Malane arrived at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant, Patricia Pradis and was led on a tour the facility. Applicant is requesting a capacity of 8 children (age 3-5 years) in the Kid’s Classroom and the Nap Room. Applicant’s planned hours of operation are Monday - Friday 7:30am – 5:30pm.

The indoor space measured a total of 1167.49 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate 33 children, however applicant is only requesting a capacity of 8 children. Rooms are equipped with age appropriate furniture and equipment including cots for napping, tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves and other materials for children. There are two (2) toilets and one (1) sink available for use, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Drinking water is available outdoors and indoors via bottled water and disposable cups. There is a separate restroom for staff located next to the office. The staff restroom and office will be utilized for isolation for children who are ill. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions are kept in an inaccessible closet in the office. The kitchen includes one (1) sink, one (1) refrigerator with a freezer, one (1) microwave, one (1) stove and storage space. The facility provides meals and snacks for children. The facility utilizes manual sign in and sign out sheets. Required documents are posted. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector.

The outdoor activity space for preschool children was inspected and measured a total of 609.15 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate eight (8) children. The outdoor space is fenced and shade is provided by the use of an awning. Proper supervision and placement of staff outside was discussed to ensure the safety of children at all times.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

See LIC809C continuation…
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/08/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: LITTLE LAMBS PRIVATE PRESCHOOL CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 136608113
VISIT DATE: 03/08/2023
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Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Applicant was reminded that childcare centers constructed before 1/01/2010 are to test their water for lead prior to and then every five (5) years after the date of the first lead testing. LPA discussed and provided (PIN) 20-01-CCP “Required Lead Testing for Drinking Water in Licensed Child Care Centers, PIN 21-21-CCP, LIC 9275 – External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form and the LIC 9276 – Center Sampling Checklist Form. Applicant and LPA discussed all newly licensed facilities have 180 days from licensure to comply with water testing requirements.

A Fire clearance for 12 children (age 3-5 years) was granted 1/26/23.

Exit interview was conducted with Applicant, Patricia Pradis. A license for eight (8) children (age 3-5 years) may be granted after a final file review.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2023
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