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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701602
Report Date: 10/16/2025
Date Signed: 10/16/2025 12:36:35 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/16/2025 12:36 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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:LA MESA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
376701602
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		HUNTER DONAHOOFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:4690 PALM AVENUETELEPHONE:
(619) 466-8407
CITY:LA MESASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91941
CAPACITY: 134TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 134CENSUS: 52DATE:
10/16/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Hunter DonahooTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:50 PM
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On 10/16/25 at 9:30am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Samantha Clenista and Selina Siao conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a change of component and to consolidate the existing licenses (370800634 and 370805801) into a single license. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Center Director, Hunter Donahoo. Facility is requesting to be licensed for 12 toddlers (18-36 months) in Room 1, 87 preschoolers (2-5 years old) in Rooms 2, 3, 4, 5, 73 and 75; and 35 school age children (Kindergarten to 12-years-old) in Room 70. Hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm. LPAs observed a total of 52 children with 12 staff members. LPAs informed and reminded Director that direct visual supervision of all children must be maintained at all times, including to and from bathrooms, to ensure their overall health and safety. Director stated she will remind her staff of the supervision requirements.

All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. When medications are on site, Director stated that they will be in a locked cabinet in the room. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in the director’s office. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in the toddler room, Room 73 and hallway leading to upstairs. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the main hallway entry. Children will be signed in and out via ProCare.

LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space for the toddlers measured at 525.28 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 12 toddlers. Total indoor activity space for the preschoolers measured at 2,900.04 sq. ft., which is only sufficient to accommodate 82 preschoolers, instead of the requested 87. Total indoor activity space for the school-aged children measured at 1,156.04 sq. ft., which is only sufficient to accommodate 33 school-aged children, instead of the requested 35.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/16/2025
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.

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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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: LA MESA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701602
VISIT DATE: 10/16/2025
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LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via filtered Brita pitchers, and each child is required to bring their own refillable water bottle. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 09/10/25.

LPAs observed a total of 1 sinks and 1 toilet available for toddlers use, 7 sinks and 9 toilets available for preschool use and 3 sinks and 2 toilets available for school-aged use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of each component. School age restrooms afford privacy for the children. There is a separate staff restroom (male and female) equipped with a total 3 sink, 5 toilets, and 1 urinal. The isolation area and bathroom for children who are ill will be the director’s office and female staff restroom. Sleep logs and Needs and Services Plans for the toddlers ages 18-24 months will be kept in binder located in the classroom and Director was reminded that they have to be updated quarterly or more often if needed. Director is reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. Director stated the facility requires the parents to provide all meals (snacks and lunches), however the facility has extra snacks on site. The facility does not utilize a kitchen or food prep area.

The facility currently has two fully fenced playground areas (one for the preschool children, and another one that is currently shared between preschool and school-aged children). LPAs mentioned to Director that all programs shall have their own separate fenced in play area. Director stated that she can fence off a separate toddler and school-aged playground which is located on the Preschool 1 Playground. A follow-up visit will need to be conducted to remeasure play areas once Director installs the fencing to separate the programs outdoors. Fencing of the entire playground is a mixture of chain link and vinyl, and was observed to be at least four feet high. Shade is provided via shade structures and shade sails. There are sufficient outdoor age-approproiate toys and play equipment available on the playgrounds that are currently in place. There is a play structure located on the Preschool 2 playground which has a sticker for ages 2-12, and the play structure located on what the Director will transition to become just the school-aged playground, has a sticker for ages 2-5 years old. Director stated that once she fences of a toddler outdoor play area, there shall be age appropriate play equipment in that area. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climbers provided by rubber cushioning. LPAs observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
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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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: LA MESA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701602
VISIT DATE: 10/16/2025
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Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). Facility has had their water tested for lead on 1/31/23, and Director stated they use the same outlets, facility may submit a waiver request from the lead testing requirement to the Regional Office.

Director 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, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.



This facility plans to provide 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. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (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

LPAs reviewed with Director the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.



A notice of site visit was given to Director and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
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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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: LA MESA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701602
VISIT DATE: 10/16/2025
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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Hunter Donahoo.

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 platforms. 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 corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:
  • Fence off an outdoor playground area for the school-aged children and toddlers.

Director understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied. A follow-up visit will need to be made for LPAs to inspect and remeasure the playgrounds once the facility fences off a separate toddler and school-aged outdoor play area.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
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