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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364844581
Report Date: 12/01/2023
Date Signed: 12/01/2023 01:57:55 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/01/2023 01:57 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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
364844581
ADMINISTRATOR:LUCRETIA FIELDSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:13333 RAMONA AVENUETELEPHONE:
(909) 591-2717
CITY:CHINOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91710
CAPACITY: 112TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 112CENSUS: 39DATE:
12/01/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:10 AM
MET WITH:Janette Lopez Site DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
02:20 PM
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On December 1, 2023 at 10:10 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Diana Brasel and Ana Noble conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection for an Increase in capacity. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative, Janette Lopez. Licensee is requesting to increase their Preschool capacity to 136 in classrooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 18, 19, 20, and 21. Day and Hours of operation will be Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Present during today’s inspection were 39 with 10 staff. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed. All indoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. The outdoor playgrounds were inspected previous measurements for the outdoor playgrounds will be used, which is sufficient to meet the requested amount children. LPA informed Janette Lopez that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities.

LPA's toured the facility, measured all indoor classroom space, and the 3 outdoor playgrounds. The indoor activity space measured 5473.46, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 136 Children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via fountains, water dispenser and children's cups.

LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 10/31/2023.

LPA's observed 21 sinks, 17 toilets, and 5 urinals.

These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 136 children.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/01/2023
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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 364844581
VISIT DATE: 12/01/2023
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The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing with a wrought iron fencing is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 18744.87, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity.

Shade is provided via built patio covers and canopies. . There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is adequate sand in fall zones. Drinking water is available via children's drinking bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Director was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP).



No corrections are needed. A license for 136 children will be granted upon a final file review.

Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers:
Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.”

MyChildCarePlan.org--Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Home:


Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. “
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2023
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 364844581
VISIT DATE: 12/01/2023
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A notice of site visit was given to the Director and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Director Janette Lopeza.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2023
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