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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600117
Report Date: 10/23/2024
Date Signed: 10/23/2024 04:16:00 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/23/2024 04:16 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	FIRST UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	376600117
ADMINISTRATOR:	LISA BERNADE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1200 E. H STREET		TELEPHONE:	(619) 482-8228
CITY:	CHULA VISTA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91910
CAPACITY:	135	CENSUS: 41	DATE:	10/23/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:15 AM
MET WITH:	Lisa Bernabe		TIME COMPLETED:	01:45 PM

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 10/23/23 at 11:15 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Adrian Castellon arrived at the facility to conduct a case management inspection. Upon arrival LPA, met with director Lisa Bernabe and proceeded to tour the facility. The facility has requested the addition of a toddler option component, capacity 12, serving ages 18 through 36 months. The toddler option program will operate in classroom #305. Facility plans to operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A fire clearance for 12 children was granted on October 3, 2024 by Chula Vista Fire Department. The toddler component must have its own classroom, outdoor space, and will use potty chairs and portable sink placed in the 2 year old bathroom. The toddler classroom #305 measures a total of 489.825 square feet (after deducting encumbered space). The outdoor playground space measures 1,013.99 square feet. The classrooms are equipped with age appropriate furniture and play equipment, tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves, and other materials for the children’s use. The classroom was observed to be orderly, free of hazards and have adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. The restroom's and hand washing areas were observed to be in safe, sanitary and operating condition. Uncontaminated drinking water is readily available during indoor and outdoor activities through the use of refillable water containers and water bottles brought from home. Snacks and meals are provided by the facility. Students may bring their own lunch and snacks. The isolation area is located in the facility office for ill children. Safe Sleep requirements were discussed on this date, including LIC9227. See LIC809-Continuation page..

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Gray	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian Castellon	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2237
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/23/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2024

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: FIRST UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376600117
	VISIT DATE: 10/23/2024

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The toddler and preschool outdoor play areas are separated by a dividing fence. The outdoor play areas are fully fenced and includes outdoor play equipment suitable for the age groups of children to serve. The outdoor activity spaces surface is observed to be free of hazards. There is a shaded area available during outdoor play by the use of a canopy. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. Proper supervision and placement of staff during outdoor activities was advised to ensure the supervision and the safety of children.

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. 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.

Prior to toddler component license being issued, the following must be corrected: changing table must be placed arms length from sink, two potty chairs and a portable sink must be placed in 2 year old restroom.

The following reports were discussed and provided during the inspection: LIC809 reports and Appeal Rights (LIC9058). After final file review a license will be issued for 12 toddlers (ages 18 through 36 months). Once licensed the license will be mailed to the facility and upon receipt shall be posed in a prominent place in the facility. Exit interview conducted with the Lisa Bernabe.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Gray	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian Castellon	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2237
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/23/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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