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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701494
Report Date: 08/25/2021
Date Signed: 08/25/2021 01:24:26 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/25/2021 01:24 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:CHILDREN OF LIFE ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
376701494
ADMINISTRATOR:KIM PARGOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:880 KUHN DRIVETELEPHONE:
(619) 656-0131
CITY:CHULA VISTASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91914
CAPACITY: 55TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
08/25/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Kim Pargo TIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On 08/25/21 at 8:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Rajani Goudreau arrived at the facility to conduct a Pre-Licensing Inspection for a change of ownership from Individual to corporation. Upon arrival LPA, met with President, Barbara Richardson and Director, Kim Pargo. LPA proceeded to tour the inside and outside of the facility.The facility is currently operating under facility #376700983. The facility is requested a capacity of 55 Preschool children; serving ages 2 through 5 years old. This preschool program will operate in the following classrooms: Hummingbird’s, Dragonfly’s, Bumblebee’s, Butterfly’s, Little Owl’s, the Multi-Purpose room, and the Library/Game Room. Facility plans to operate year around; Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

All classrooms were inspected and measured during this inspection and they measure the following:

  • Hummingbird’s Classroom: measured a total of 354.81 square feet
  • Dragonfly’s Classroom: measured a total of 453.06 square feet
  • Bumblebee’s Classroom: measured a total of 685.03 square feet
  • Butterfly’s Classroom: measured a total of 327.87 square feet
  • Little Owls Classroom: measured a total 259.64 square feet
  • Multi-Purpose Room: measured a total of 1,389.32 square feet
  • Library/Game Room: measured a total of 349.41 square feet

The total indoor space measures 3,819.14 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate 109 children at one time. See LIC809-Continuation page…

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rajani Goudreau
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/25/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/25/2021
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 OF LIFE ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701494
VISIT DATE: 08/25/2021
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However, the facility is only requesting a capacity of 55 children. The classrooms are equipped with appropriate furniture and napping equipment by the use of cots, including tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves, and other materials for the children. There are two restrooms available for the children’s use located in the hallway of the facility containing four sinks, eight toilets and two urinals. There is one sink available for the children’s use located in the Multi-purpose room. The number of toilets and sinks is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 55 children. Children are to be escorted by staff to and from the restroom and active visual observation is required. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via refillable water jugs and disposable cups provided by the facility.

There is a separate staff restroom designated for ill children containing one sink and one toilet and is located in the Library/Game room. Directors/Administration office will be used as an isolation area for ill children. There is a functioning carbon monoxide detector in the facility and a first aid kit with required supplies. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous substances shall be kept inaccessible. There is a kitchen area that will be used as a food preparation area and includes one sink, two refrigerators, two stoves, food supply, and storage units. The menus are posted in the classrooms. The center will be utilizing manual sign in and sign out. Required documents are posted in the lobby of the facility.

The outdoor playground area was inspected and measures a total of 1,443.67 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate 19 children. A playground waiver is needed, due to limited outdoor space. The playground is located near the front of the facility on the side of the parking lot. The play area is fully fenced and includes age appropriate outdoor play equipment, a shaded area including tree’s and a movable canopy. During the inspection, LPA observed partial of the rubber matting around the climbing structure to be hard. LPA recommended the rubber matting to be replaced. Drinking water is readily available out in the play area via refillable water jugs and disposable cups. Proper supervision and placement of staff on the playground was advised to ensure the supervision and the safety of children.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS plan of operation has been submitted and approved. 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 and Applicant discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. See LIC809-C continuation page...

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rajani Goudreau
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/25/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/25/2021
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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 OF LIFE ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701494
VISIT DATE: 08/25/2021
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A fire clearance for 55 Preschool children; ages 2 through 5 years old was granted on July 13, 2021.

The following is pending with a due date of August 27, 2021:

    1. Playground waiver request due to limited outdoor space
    2. Plan of operation for the transition of children to and from the outdoor playground area

An exit interview was conducted with the director. The following reports were discussed and provided: LIC809 reports and Appeal Rights (LIC 9058). Once the waiver and the plan of operation have been submitted, reviewed and approved, a license will be issued for 55 children; ages 2 through 5 years old.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rajani Goudreau
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/25/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/25/2021
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