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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701258
Report Date: 10/20/2021
Date Signed: 10/20/2021 04:42:09 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:OPEN MINDS LANGUAGE ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
376701258
ADMINISTRATOR:RIKKI MACRORIE-FAIRWEATHERFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:4961 64TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(619) 665-1264
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92115
CAPACITY:90CENSUS: 45DATE:
10/20/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
03:25 PM
MET WITH:Elisha FreeseTIME COMPLETED:
05:00 PM
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On 10/20/21 at 3:25 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Keturah Lane conducted an unannounced case management visit at Licensee Christine D'Amico's request. The purpose of the visit was to approve and add classroom #2 to the school-age license. Upon arrival, LPA called Director Christine D’Amico. Ms. D'Amico stated that staff member Elisha Freese would meet with LPA. Elisha Freese (Medina) directed LPA to Open Minds classroom area and proceeded to pick up the children from classrooms as the school day had not yet ended. Ms. Freese stated they are only using room #1 currently and outside play area. Total census today was: 45 children. Staff members present were Elisha Freese, Marissa Angel, Yazmin Zapata and Niurka Osorio.
Fire clearance was granted on 10/12/21 to add Room #2 to current license approved for Rooms #1, 3, 10, 11 and Montezuma 1 to serve school-age children. There is no change to the capacity.
During today’s inspection of the facility, LPA observed furniture and equipment in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions were inaccessible to children. Ms. Freese states there are no bodies of water or weapons on the premises. Ms. Freeze stated none of the children currently have medication but if so, it is stored in a locked file cabinet in the office. All floors appear clean and safe.
Children bring their own snacks and no food is stored at the facility. There are no signs of rodents or pests. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and out. Outdoor activity space has not changed. LPA observed playground equipment in good conditions and free of hazards. Bathrooms are clean and sanitary and allow for privacy. Facility has a working carbon monoxide detector. Staff and children’s records were not reviewed. Based upon inspection of classroom #2 and facility, LPA Lane has approved classroom #2 for use effective tomorrow 10/21/21. LPA Lane will mail updated license to CEO Christine D'Amico.
No deficiencies were cited.
An exit interview was conducted with staff member Elisha Freese. The Notice of Site visit was posted during today's visit and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah LaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2223
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2021
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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