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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376300742
Report Date: 04/18/2025
Date Signed: 04/18/2025 03:04:34 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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
376300742
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GRAWVUNDER,JENNIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2355 E VALLEY PARKWAY #20TELEPHONE:
(619) 733-9018
CITY:ESCONDIDOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92027
CAPACITY: 42TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 42CENSUS: 35DATE:
04/18/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:07 AM
MET WITH:Facility Representative Jennifer GrawvunderTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:25 PM
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 On the above noted date and time, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Gerth conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection for an increase in capacity. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative Jennifer Grawvunder. LPA Gerth began measurements for the requested capacity increase on 04/17/25 and today’s subsequent inspection was for LPA to complete measurements for the capacity increase application.
Licensee is requesting to be licensed for 125 children ages 18 months-5 years of age in Classroom 1 (TK), Classroom 2 (Pre-K), Classroom 4 (Frogs 2), Classroom 6 (Honeybees) Classroom B (Frogs 1), Classroom C (Ladybugs) and Classroom D (Owls).
Hours of operation will be Monday - Friday 6:30am – 5:30pm. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed during the inspection. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today.
LPA Gerth toured the facility and measured additional indoor and outdoor activity space. Total existing and additional indoor activity space measured at 4634.80 which is sufficient indoor space to accommodate the requested capacity of (125) children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, cribs, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via filtered water and disposable cups are available. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. A Fire clearance was granted on April 02, 2025 by the Escondido Fire Department. LPA observed a total of (11) sinks and (10) toilets available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (125) children.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Carlos Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/18/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)
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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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 376300742
VISIT DATE: 04/18/2025
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The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area which is enclosed by chain link fencing and block wall, which is at least four feet high. The total square footage for the outdoor activity space is 3560.80 which is sufficient for a maximum of 47 children at one time and insufficient for the number of (125) children being requested. A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to limited square footage shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. Shade is provided via anchored overhead shade canopies. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a play structure on the playground for children ages 24 months – 5 yrs of age, which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by artificial turf and rubber matting. Drinking water is available via filtered water and cups and/or children’s water bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Facility Representative was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:
1. An approved outdoor playground waiver from CCL using a time schedule shall be obtained.
2. A playground plan for children aged 18 months -24 months, to ensure the outdoor play structure is used only for the appropriate age group.

Upon completion of the above needed corrections, an increase of the preschool license from 42 children to 125 children ages 18 months -5 years of age in Classroom 1 (TK), Classroom 2 (Pre-K), Classroom 4 (Frogs 2), Classroom 6 (Honeybees) Classroom B (Frogs 1), Classroom C (Ladybugs) and Classroom D (Owls) will be granted upon a final file review by Licensing Program Manager (LPM). An exit interview was conducted with Facility Representative Jennifer Grawvunder and a copy of this report was provided on this date. A notice of site visit was provided on this date.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Carlos Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/18/2025
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