376105122-5-3-2023-51-CC-SCLA-CRGRCS-20230503125448

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105122
Report Date: 05/03/2023
Date Signed: 05/03/2023 03:01:33 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/03/2023 03:01 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:	CULTIVATE CHILDREN'S CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	376105122
ADMINISTRATOR:	TUOHY DUNN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	6555 BALBOA AVENUE SUITE 101		TELEPHONE:	(858) 522-9412
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92111
CAPACITY: 30	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	05/03/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Belinda Arnold & Tuohy Dunn		TIME COMPLETED:	01:20 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 05/03/2023 at 9:00am, Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPA), Samantha Clenista and Sherlynn Banas conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Owner, Belinda Arnold and Center Director, Tuohy Dunn. LPAs took a tour of the facility per facility sketch. There were no children present during inspection. This facility houses a Toddler Program (ages 18-36 months) in Room 1 and a Preschool Program (ages 2-K) in Room 2, Room 3, and Room 4. Fire clearance was granted on 03/08/2023. There is a First Aid Kit kept in Director’s office and hallway. When medications are on site (depending on the medication), they will be stored in a locked cabinet in the office (inaccessible to children). All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children were inspected and measured today. Room 1 (toddler room) measured at approximately 257 sq. ft. which will accommodate a total of 7 toddlers. Classroom 2 measured at approximately 334.12 sq. ft., Classroom 3 measured at approximately 316.14 sq. ft., and Room 4 measured at approximately 259.81 sq. ft. Total square footage for the preschool classrooms measured at 910.07 sq. ft., sufficient for a total of 26 children. LPAs observed all indoor play space to be complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. The toddler room is equipped with a changing table within arm’s reach of a sink. There is a children’s restroom located right of the staff restroom that is equipped with 6 toilets (4 which are in stalls and 2 lower toilets) and 2 sinks. Facility is requesting to use the 4 toilets located in stalls for preschoolers and the lower toilets for potty training toddlers. One sink will be designated for toddlers and the other sink will be designated for preschoolers. At no time shall the toddlers and preschoolers be commingled. Children are to be escorted and supervised by staff to and from the bathroom and under direct visual observation. There is a separate staff restroom located left of the children’s restroom equipped with 2 sinks and 2 toilets, which will also be designated for use by children who are ill. The director’s office is located upstairs and will also be designated for use by children who are ill. There is a carbon monoxide detector on site located in each room.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/03/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/03/2023

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: CULTIVATE CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105122
	VISIT DATE: 05/03/2023

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There is a kitchen area, which currently includes sink, microwave, 1 refrigerator, and 1 stove. Facility requires the parent to provide their child’s daily meals and snacks, however facility will have extra snacks and food on site in case the parent forgets. Sign-in sheet will take place in the main hallway of the preschool.

The facility currently has a total of two separate outdoor play areas per facility that were inspected and measured. There is a main playground located left of the building and an additional small area located in front of the building. There is not a separate toddler playground. The total outdoor play space measured at 2,184.51 sq. ft., sufficient for 29 children. Facility is requesting to be licensed for 24 preschoolers and 6 toddlers. When LPAs inspected the outdoor play areas, LPAs observed canopies used for shade. Main playground has a play structure that is appropriate for ages 3-12 years old and has rubber cushioning underneath, however, needs more to sustain a fall. After discussing different options with the Facility Representatives regarding the playground areas and age appropriate equipment, facility has decided they will fence off an area within the main playground that will be designated for toddlers (18-36 months). All outdoor play areas shall be completely fenced in with a 4ft. or higher fence. Some areas of the fencing were observed to be shy of 4ft. Drinking water will be readily accessible inside and outside the classroom via refillable water jugs and water bottles, provided by the facility.

Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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. LPAs discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

Facility Representatives were 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/03/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/03/2023

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: CULTIVATE CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105122
	VISIT DATE: 05/03/2023

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LPAs reviewed the updated LIC311A with the facility representatives today and reminded to keep anything that reads, “Keep Out of Reach of Children” inaccessible to children.

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.

Prior to licensure the following shall be corrected:
· Fence in a separate toddler playground within the preschool playground
· Submit a bathroom waiver for the toddler children to share the bathroom with the preschool children separately
· Label toddler and preschool toilets and sinks
· Place more toddler age appropriate play equipment in the playground
· Submit an updated facility sketch to reflect appropriate restrooms, and labels of outdoor areas utilized for the children
· Make the AC unit Room #4 inaccessible
· Extend the fencing that surrounds both outdoor play areas to meet the 4ft. requirement
· Place/rack the rubber mulch located around the big play structure on the main playground to be placed under falling hazard areas

Exit interview was conducted with Facility Representatives. LPAs advised that Facility Representatives are required to have the water tested and results posted within 180 days of licensure. A license for a total of 30 children; 6 toddlers (ages 18-36 months) and 24 preschoolers (ages 2-K) may be granted upon receiving the above corrections and after LPA Clenista conducts a final file review. Facility Representatives stated their understanding. This report shall be kept available at the facility for public review for 3 years.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/03/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/03/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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