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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376300742
Report Date: 04/18/2023
Date Signed: 04/18/2023 02:41:23 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/18/2023 02:41 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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY, INC.		FACILITY NUMBER:	376300742
ADMINISTRATOR:	GRAWVUNDER,JENNI		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2355 E.VALLEY PARKWAY #20		TELEPHONE:	(619) 733-9018
CITY:	ESCONDIDO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92027
CAPACITY: 72	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 72	CENSUS: 18	DATE:	04/18/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:40 AM
MET WITH:	Jennifer House		TIME COMPLETED:	02:50 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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Ana Noble and Deborah Mullen Licensing Program Manager conducted a pre-licensing inspection this date for a proposed combination center Preschool, Infant and School Age. The days and hours of operation will be: Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 6:00 pm. LPA met with Jennifer House, Applicant, who led a tour of the facility at 10:05 AM. The facility was toured inside and out, and the following was observed: · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment · Water dispenser will supply drinking water in the indoor activity space with disposable cups. · Playground is enclosed by a chain link fence. · Outdoor activity area is supplied with age and size appropriate equipment · There are no accessible bodies of water present. If wading pools or similar products are used, they must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · An adequate amount of cushioning material wood chips/mulch is in place under play equipment · Adequate shade is provided by shade structure. · Drinking water is provided in the outdoor play area by water dispenser and disposable cups. · Food preparation area is equipped with refrigerator, sink with hot and cold running water, storage area, utensils, and adequate amount of food supplies · The office area is located near the entrance in Suite G/H in the Preschool/Infant suite. · Director's office will serve as the isolation area for ill children temporarily until parents arrive · There is a working telephone located in the facility. · Medication will be stored in the Director's office which is inaccessible to children · Storage area for toxins and poisons is locked, in a cabinet located in open storage area by the staff restroom. · Medication administration forms were reviewed · First Aid kit is complete with.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/18/2023

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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 376300742
	VISIT DATE: 04/18/2023

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· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements
· Parent Board located wall immediately upon entering the facility with all required forms.
· Carbon Monoxide Detector located in the kitchen above the door way.

Measurements were taken and the following was determined:

Indoor Preschool Areas-
LPA has determined that there is sufficient space to accommodate 42 children.

Bathroom Fixtures
3 toilets x 15 = 45 children (1 changing table)
4 sinks x 15 = 60 children

Outdoor Activity Area:
LPA has determined that there is sufficient space to accommodate 43 children.
A waiver for sharing playground/outdoor activity space is pending approval with Infants.

Limiting factor for Preschool is requested capacity. The Fire Clearance granted on 3/24/2023.
Preschool capacity is limited to 42 request children.

During the inspection, the following was reviewed with Facility Representative/Designee:
· Component II Orientation was completed
· The applicant was informed of their reporting requirements and provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov
· The importance of checking for recalled infant (children) devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant (children) devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

· Provider Information Notice (PIN) 22-20-CCP: Resources and Requirements on Lead Testing in Child Care

· LPA reviewed Incidental Medical Services (IMS). For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department if the facility will provide the services.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/18/2023

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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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 376300742
	VISIT DATE: 04/18/2023

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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
· The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:
1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200.

Facility representative/designee Jennifer House, 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.

A review of staff records on indicates that the applicant and/or designated individual who is required to have caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The applicant can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative/designee Jennifer House and 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 inform Jennifer House, licensee 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.

LPA reviewed with Facility representative/Designee 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: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/18/2023

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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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 376300742
	VISIT DATE: 04/18/2023

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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.

The following items need to be completed/corrected prior to a license being issued:

1. In the playground make the water valve, pipe, water hose holder inaccessible in the corner of the playground.
2. Submit letter of permission for the 2 relocation listed on emergency/disaster plan.
3. Submit documents as proof of close of escrow.
4. Waiver for shared playground with infants.
5. Submit proof of completion of EMSA First Aid/CPR for Director.

Once all corrections have been made, with proof sent to licensing, the application will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 42 children. As agreed upon by Jennifer House, Applicant all corrections are due within 30 days. If not received within 30 days from the date of this report, the application will be denied.

If all corrections are approved and facility licensed, you must have the drinking water outlets used for drinking and cooking tested for lead and post the results within 180 days of licensure.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Jennifer House.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/18/2023

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