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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105114
Report Date: 10/27/2022
Date Signed: 10/27/2022 10:53:39 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/27/2022 10:53 AM - 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:EXPLORER'S CENTER, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
376105114
ADMINISTRATOR:ALEX WEBERFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:10850 MONTONGO STREETTELEPHONE:
(858) 444-7089
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92126
CAPACITY: 48TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
10/27/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:05 AM
MET WITH:Alex Weber & Kailynn PeraltaTIME COMPLETED:
11:05 AM
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On 10/27/2022 at 9:05am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Samantha Clenista conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative, Alexander Weber and Kailynn Peralta. LPA took a tour of the facility per facility sketch. There were no children present. This facility is located on a Elementary School Site (Hickman Elementary). This school-age program (children ages 5-12 years old) will operate in Room "B1," located farthest north of the school campus. Fire clearance was granted on 09/14/2022. First Aid Kit is located on top of the classroom's refrigerator, along with any medications that the facility might have. Both are kept inaccessible from children.

Per H&S Code 1596.806, facility is exempt from square footage, toilet, isolation space, outdoor activity space and fencing requirements. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the school age children were inspected. Room B1 was observed to have age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Room has hooks for children's belongings. The bathrooms that the children will utilize is in the "40's" building, which provide privacy. There is a separate bathroom for staff located in the same building as the children's bathrooms, that will be utilized for ill children. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector located in room B1 left of the sink. Snack menu is posted, as well as all other required documents. Facility's sign-in and sign- out is located near the north gate, closest to room B1. LPA observed snacks in the classroom located in a cupboard. Food are up to date and food preparation area (located in the classroom) was observed free of rodents and/or vermin.

The outdoor playground area was inspected. Area has canopy used for shade and rubber matting under permanent play structure. Play structure that Mr. Weber stated the children will use, was observed to be age appropriate (5-12 years old). Drinking water is readily accessible inside and outside the classroom via refillable water jugs and refillable water bottles that the facility will require the parents/guardians to bring. Mr. Weber and Ms. Peralta is reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/27/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/27/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: EXPLORER'S CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105114
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Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. Facility plans to accept any children that need epi-pen and inhalers. 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. LPA and Mr. Weber discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

Facility Representative 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, 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 reviewed the updated LIC311A with the facility representative today and reminded to keep anything that reads, “Keep Out of Reach of Children” inaccessible to children.

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.

Exit interview was conducted with Mr. Weber and Ms. Peralta. LPA provided and reviewed all Provider Information Notice's regarding Lead Testing. Both stated their understanding of the information and what is needed to be done by January 1, 2023. A school age license for 48 children (ages 5-12 years old) in room B1 may be granted after a final file review. This report shall be kept available at the facility for public review for 3 years.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/27/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/27/2022
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