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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600965
Report Date: 06/15/2023
Date Signed: 06/15/2023 01:15:46 PM


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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:CHILDREN'S CHOICEFACILITY NUMBER:
376600965
ADMINISTRATOR:FREDA SIMMONSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1465 EAST MADISON AVENUETELEPHONE:
(619) 442-4014
CITY:EL CAJONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92019
CAPACITY:82CENSUS: 58DATE:
06/15/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:50 AM
MET WITH:Director, Freda Simmons TIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer Lott conducted an unannounced annual licensing inspection. LPA was greeted at the front of the facility by Director, Freda Simmons and granted entry after identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of her visit. During today's inspection, there were 58 children with 7 staff. Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed.

Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility. Floors appear to be clean and safe. Drinking water is readily accessible. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets with proper paper supplies.
Food service area consists of a kitchen which is clean and free of hazards. Menu is posted. Adequate food is available for meals. Cleaning supplies are kept separate from food and are inaccessible to children. Storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers and are kept in good repair. The facility appears to be free of insects and rodents. Director, Simmons states there are no firearms or ammunition stored on the grounds.

Toddler program is kept separate from preschool program at all times.

Outdoor play area is a fenced with sufficient material for cushioning. There are no bodies of water at this facility. Climbing structures, swings and slides are securely fixed to the ground. The area has awnings for shade. Equipment is age appropriate. Drinking water readily accessible and grounds are free of debris or potential hazards.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tashima DanielTELEPHONE: (619) 629-8413
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennifer LottTELEPHONE: 619-782-8300
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/15/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: CHILDREN'S CHOICE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600965
VISIT DATE: 06/15/2023
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LPA reviewed medication storage. Personnel records contain health screening documentation and at least one staff member has current CPR and First Aid certifications. All staff have completed mandated reporter training and required immunizations. Each personnel record contains documentation of educational background and training. Sign ins were reviewed. Children’s records contain admission agreements and medical assessment.

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. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tashima DanielTELEPHONE: (619) 629-8413
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennifer LottTELEPHONE: 619-782-8300
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2023
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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: CHILDREN'S CHOICE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600965
VISIT DATE: 06/15/2023
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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Simmons. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tashima DanielTELEPHONE: (619) 629-8413
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennifer LottTELEPHONE: 619-782-8300
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2023
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