376105145-9-28-2023-51-CC-SCLA-CW4PMU-20230928112655

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105145
Report Date: 09/28/2023
Date Signed: 09/28/2023 11:27:01 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/28/2023 11:27 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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	EKOBE SCHOOL OF LEARNING		FACILITY NUMBER:	376105145
ADMINISTRATOR:	SIMONE HENRIQUES		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	4570-C MOUNT HERBERT AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(619) 994-2642
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92117
CAPACITY: 90	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 90	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	09/28/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Simone Henriques		TIME COMPLETED:	11:45 AM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 09/28/2023 at 9am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Samantha Clenista and Adrian Mangina conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection. Upon arrival, LPAs met with CEO/Director, Simone Henriques. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children were inspected today. Facility is requesting to be licensed for 90 preschoolers (ages 2-5 years old) in Classrooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and art room. Fire clearance was granted on 08/16/2023. LPAs informed Ms. Henriques that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor play. When medications are on site (depending on the medication), Ms. Henriques stated that they will be in a higher cabinet located in the kitchen area. First aid kit is going to be placed in each classroom, but a main one will be placed in the kitchen area. LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured at approximately 2,831.14 sq. ft., sufficient for a total of 80 children. Rooms 1 and 2 are located downstairs, and Rooms 3 thru 6 and Art Room are located upstairs. LPAs reminded Ms. Henriques the importance that all children are to be always escorted up and down the stairs by an adult. All classrooms located upstairs contained a window, and LPAs informed Ms. Henriques that when windows are open, that no more than a 4-inch opening is allowed. LPAs observed all indoor activity space (with the exception of Rooms 3, 4 and 5) to be complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Ms. Henriques explained that Rooms 3-5 are not set up yet due to not having any children enrolled at the moment, and explained that she will purchase and install more furniture as enrollment increases. LPAs advised Ms. Henriques that prior to having children present in those rooms, she will provide Licensing photos of the rooms set up for approval.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/28/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023

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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: EKOBE SCHOOL OF LEARNING	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105145
	VISIT DATE: 09/28/2023

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LPAs observed a total of 7 sinks and 6 toilets total available for children use. There is a separate staff restroom located downstairs equipped with 1 toilet and 1 sink. The Director's office and staff restroom will be the isolation area for children who are ill. The kitchen area currently includes a refrigerator, microwave, and a sink. Kitchen area and food storage area was observed free of rodents and/or vermin. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located right of the refrigerator located in the kitchen area. Majority of the required licensing documents were observed posted in the main parent drop off/pick up area. This area is also where the electronic (via Procare) sign-in and out will be located.

The facility currently has two separately fenced in playground areas. LPAs informed Ms. Henriques that children must be escorted to and from the playground. The total square footage for both playgrounds combined equated to approximately 3,606.84 sq. ft., sufficient for only 48 children at one time, insufficient for the number of children being requested. A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to limited square footage shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. Area was observed to be fully fenced in via chain link fencing, however some areas were observed to be shy of 4ft. high per regulation. LPAs observed no shade or age-appropriate toys and play equipment present on the playgrounds. Ms. Henriques stated she will have water delivered by a water company (TBD) to have readily accessible inside and outside the classroom and will have refillable water bottles (required by the parent/guardian to bring for their child). Ms. Henriques is reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

LPA Mangina reviewed with Ms. Henriques the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

Ms. Henriques 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/28/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023

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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: EKOBE SCHOOL OF LEARNING	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105145
	VISIT DATE: 09/28/2023

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This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) tollfree ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (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

Ms. Henriques 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.

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 platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Prior to licensure, the following is needed:
· Post required postings- menu, daily schedule and facility sketch
· Ensure the fencing around the playground area is at least 4ft. tall
· Make the kitchen area inaccessible to the children in Room 2
· Make tripping hazards in the playground inaccessible to the children
· Place age appropriate toys and play equipment on the playground along with shade
· Make exposed wires in the lobby area inaccessible
· Provide LPAs pictures of her source of drinking water for the children
· Provide LPAs pictures of proof of extra snacks in case a parent/guardian forgets
· Purchase a thermometer to have a complete first aid kit
· Submit a shared playground waiver

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/28/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023

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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: EKOBE SCHOOL OF LEARNING	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105145
	VISIT DATE: 09/28/2023

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Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Ms. Henriques. A notice of site visit was given to Ms. Henriques must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Ms. Henriques was reminded of the requirement to have the water tested and results posted within 180 days of licensure. A license for 80 preschool children (ages 2-5 years old) may be granted upon receiving the above corrections and after conducting a final file review. A follow-up inspection is required to confirm the above corrections were met. Ms. Henriques stated she understands that 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: 09/28/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023

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