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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136608105
Report Date: 11/23/2021
Date Signed: 11/23/2021 02:51:21 PM

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:	UNITED FAMILIES, INC. - EL CENTRO PRESCHOOL III		FACILITY NUMBER:	136608105
ADMINISTRATOR:	OLGA MENDEZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	585 WEST ORANGE AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(760) 336-8922
CITY:	EL CENTRO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92243
CAPACITY:	75	CENSUS: 33	DATE:	11/23/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Jessica Fregoso		TIME COMPLETED:	03:15 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 November 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gloria Gonzalez, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Director, Jessica Fregoso. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. This is a full day program and AM half day program which operates year around schedule. Days and hours of operation are Monday -Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm. The morning program operates from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There are currently 5 classrooms in operation. The following ratios were observed: Classroom #1 (serves children age 2 through 5 years):There were 12 children present with 2 staff members. Classroom #2 (serves children age 2 through 5 years):There were 7 children present with 1 staff member. Classroom #3 (serves children age 2 through 5 years):There were 11 children present with 2 staff members. Classroom #5 (serves children age 2 through 5 years):There were 4 children present with 1 staff member. Classroom #6 (serves children age 2 through 5 years): This classroom was not being used during time of inspection. There were no children and no staff. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to children. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/23/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/23/2021

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: UNITED FAMILIES, INC. - EL CENTRO PRESCHOOL III	FACILITY NUMBER: 136608105
	VISIT DATE: 11/23/2021

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A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

This facility provides does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/23/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/23/2021

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: UNITED FAMILIES, INC. - EL CENTRO PRESCHOOL III	FACILITY NUMBER: 136608105
	VISIT DATE: 11/23/2021

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LPA and Director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, California Megan’s Law
(www.meganslaw.ca.gov), Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/‌inspection-process.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.
An exit interview was conducted with Director, Jessica Fregoso. Director was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and notice of site visit (LIC9213) was given to Licensee and must remain posted for 30 days

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/23/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/23/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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