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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600600
Report Date: 07/21/2023
Date Signed: 07/21/2023 12:22:35 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/21/2023 12:22 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:	BONITA LEARNING ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	376600600
ADMINISTRATOR:	CASTANOS, ANA MARIA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3368 BONITA ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(619) 422-1777
CITY:	CHULA VISTA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91910
CAPACITY: 61	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 61	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	07/21/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Other	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Sylvia Serrano		TIME COMPLETED:	12:30 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 07/21/23 at 9:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Adrian Castellon arrived at the facility to conduct a case management inspection. Upon arrival LPA, met with assistant director Sylvia Serrano 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 #8. Facility plans to operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The toddler component must have its own classroom, outdoor space, and bathroom. The toddler classroom #8 measures a total of 763.62. square feet (after deducting encumbered space). The outdoor playground space measures 1,773.07 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 classrooms were observed to be orderly, free of hazards and have adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. There is a restroom in the toddler classroom containing one toilet and one sink for the children's use and a changing table within arm's reach of the sink. The number of toilets and sinks is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 12 children. 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 will be provided by the facility. Students will bring their own lunch. The kitchen contains a fridge, one sink and cabinets. The isolation area is located in a designated area in the classrooms for ill children. Safe Sleep requirements were discussed on this date, including LIC9227. See LIC809-Continuation page..

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian Castellon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2023

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: BONITA LEARNING ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376600600
	VISIT DATE: 07/21/2023

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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.

This facility may 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)/ (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

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.

A fire clearance for 12 children was granted on July 13, 2023 by Bonita Sunnyside Fire Department.

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 9 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 Christina Bradley.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian Castellon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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