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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105088
Report Date: 04/12/2022
Date Signed: 04/12/2022 01:55:02 PM

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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 PEOPLE PRESCHOOL, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
376105088
ADMINISTRATOR:JESSICA HEWITTFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:920 BOARDWALKTELEPHONE:
(858) 382-4008
CITY:SAN MARCOSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92078
CAPACITY: 48TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 48CENSUS: 0DATE:
04/12/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Joanne PazTIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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On 04/12/2022 at 10:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Samantha Clenista conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection. LPA met with Applicant, Joanne Paz. The preschool program (ages 2-K) will operate in the following rooms: 1, 6 12 and 17. A temporary fire clearance was granted on 04/08/2022 for 45 children and will expire on October 1, 2022 (pending voice evacuation for fire alarm). Applicant stated during the inspection that she would like to do a last minute capacity change to only care for 24 children. First Aid Kit is located in the hallway between the utility closet and Room 6. Medications will be stored in the director's office. The facility also houses an infant program on site. All indoor activity areas were measured and inspected today. Room 1 measured at 475.49 sq. ft., Room 6 measured at 461.08 sqt. ft. and Room 17 measured at 748.25 sq. ft. All preschool rooms measured at a approximately 1,684.82 sq. ft. sufficient for 48 children. All rooms are complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Facility currently does not an outdoor play area however is in the process of establishing one and anticipates completion by October 1, 2022. Facility is requesting that Room 12 be utilized as an indoor playground which measures at approximately 1,338.74 sq. ft. (sufficient for 17 children at one time). Facility is requesting for 24 children. An indoor playground waiver shall be requested and approved prior to licensure. There are total of 3 sinks and 3 toilets available for the preschool children. One of the sinks and toilets are located in a restroom that is shared by the staff. A bathroom waiver shall be requested and approved prior to licensure. Children are to be escorted and supervised by staff to and from the bathroom and direct visual observation is required. The staff bathroom stall (with 1 toilet) and staff sink will be designated for use by children who are ill. There is not a carbon monoxide detector on site. The kitchen area currently includes a sink, 1 refrigerator, 1 dishwasher, 1 microwave, 1 toaster and storage units. The menu and required postings are not posted. Sign in and out will be located in the front lobby area located in front of Room 12. Drinking water is readily accessible via water stations and water bottles.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/12/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/12/2022
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 PEOPLE PRESCHOOL, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105088
VISIT DATE: 04/12/2022
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Ms. Paz 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Ms. Paz. LPA discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Ms. Paz of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. No medications are on site to review. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant, Joanne Paz.

LPA reviewed with Applicant the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/12/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/12/2022
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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 PEOPLE PRESCHOOL, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105088
VISIT DATE: 04/12/2022
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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.

Prior to licensure, the following must be completed:
  • Obtain and install an operating carbon monoxide detector
  • Post required postings and COVID-19 posters
  • Submit an indoor playground waiver requesting to use it as an alternative outdoor playground until a permanent outdoor play space is established along with a playground schedule showing that no more than 17 children are utilizing it at the same time due to limited square footage
  • Submit a bathroom waiver requesting to share a bathroom between staff and children
  • Place signs designating which stall and which sink is designated for staff and children
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/12/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/12/2022
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