376105072-12-7-2021-51-CC-SCLA-C9GQBT-20211207110204

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105072
Report Date: 12/07/2021
Date Signed: 12/07/2021 11:02:14 AM

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:	I.NEWTON EDUCATION CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	376105072
ADMINISTRATOR:	LAUREN WYNGLARZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	445 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(858) 863-6855
CITY:	EL CAJON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92020
CAPACITY:	50	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	12/07/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:35 AM
MET WITH:	Preeti Sadhu & Lauren Wynglarz		TIME COMPLETED:	11:15 AM

NARRATIVE
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 12/07/2021 at 9:35am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Samantha Clenista conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection. LPA met with Facility Representative, Preeti Sadhu, and assigned Center Director, Lauren Wynglarz. The Preschool Program (ages 2-5) will operate in Room 1 and Room 2. Fire clearance was granted on 11/24/2021. A tour of the facility per facility sketch was conducted. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children were inspected and measured during inspection. The preschool indoor play space measured at approximately 1,616.62 sq. ft., which will accommodate a total of 46 children. The outdoor playground consist of one big fully fenced area. When LPA inspected the outdoor playground, LPA observed a big palm tree and canopy used for shade. Area is fenced per regulation, has age appropriate play equipment, and sufficient turf and wood chips for cushioning under the slides and climbing structure. Area measured at approximately 3,086.92 sq. ft., which will accommodate no more than 41 children at one time. Due to limited square footage outdoors, a playground waiver to share the playground on a scheduled basis shall be approved prior to licensure. LPA observed all indoor play space to be complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. There are a total of 3 toilets and 4 sinks available for the children. Instead of paper towels, facility utilizes blow dryers for hands. Facility stated they have paper towels in addition for any children that do not want to use the blow dryer. Children are to be escorted and supervised by staff to and from the bathrooms and under direct visual observation. There is one staff restroom located in the reception hallway, which will also be used for the isolation restroom for ill child(ren). The director's office is located between Room 1 and the reception desk, and will be used for the center's isolation area for ill child(ren) There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in each classroom. First aid kit was inspected and had all the required items. Ms. Sadhu and Ms. Wynglarz stated there are no firearms/weapons on site.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica Cuddy	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista	TELEPHONE: (619) 818-6740
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/07/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/07/2021

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: I.NEWTON EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105072
	VISIT DATE: 12/07/2021

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LPA observed no bodies of water on site. Sign-in area is located at the front reception desk. Ms. Sadhu and Ms. Wynglarz were reminded to keep anything that reads, “Keep Out of Reach of Children” to be inaccessible to children. Ms. Sadhu and Ms. Wynglarz were reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. Drinking water is readily accessible via water bottles and refillable water pitchers.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. No medications were on site to review. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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

LPA discussed California Megan's Law and provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. Ms. Sadhu and Ms. Wynglarz stated they understand that all staff must have a criminal record clearance and be associated to the facility prior to having a presence in the Center. Child Care Providers can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINS through the DSS website. Please go to www.ccld.ca.gov and click on “Receive Important Updates,” then enter your email address and choose which program you would like to subscribe to and click subscribe. LPA also shared and reviewed Playground Safety Handbook, Risk in Play article, YMCA Childcare Resource Service, Helping Young Children Cope with Disaster, Active Supervision Handout, and COVID-19 Early Care and Education handout.

Exit interview was conducted. Prior to licensure, facility must obtain an approved playground waiver from Community Care Licensing. A license for 45 children (ages 2-5) in Room 1 and Room 2 may be granted upon final file review. This report shall be kept available at the facility for public review for 3 years.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica Cuddy	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista	TELEPHONE: (619) 818-6740
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/07/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/07/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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