376105160-2-14-2024-51-CC-SCLA-D2FRJS-20240214120424

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105160
Report Date: 02/14/2024
Date Signed: 02/14/2024 12:04:29 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/14/2024 12:04 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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY - EL CAJON		FACILITY NUMBER:	376105160
ADMINISTRATOR:	VAIARII BRUMM		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	1164 N SECOND STREET		TELEPHONE:	(619) 442-5772
CITY:	EL CAJON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92021
CAPACITY: 70	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 70	CENSUS: 19	DATE:	02/14/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:50 AM
MET WITH:	Jenni Grawvunder, Jennifer House & Vaiarii Brumm		TIME COMPLETED:	12:20 PM

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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 02/14/24 at 9:50am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Samantha Clenista, conducted an announced Change of Ownership Pre-Licensing inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representatives, Jenni Grawvunder (VP of Operation), Jennifer House (CEO) and Vaiarii Brumm (Center Director). There were a total of 19 preschool children present with two staff members. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children were inspected today. Facility is requesting to be licensed for 22 preschool children (ages 3-5 years old) in Room #1 and 48 school-aged children ages Kindergarten thru 15-years-old in Room #2 and Room #3. Fire clearance was granted on 02/12/24. LPA informed Facility Representatives that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor play to ensure the health and safety of all children. When medications are on site (depending on the medication), Facility Representatives stated that they will be in a locked cabinet in Room #2. LPA continued to tour the facility and inspected all indoor activity space for both the preschool and school-aged children. All three classrooms were previously measured, and the total indoor activity space measured at approximately 2,466.92 sq. ft., sufficient for requested capacity (70 children). There is a total of 2 toilets and 3 sinks available for the preschool children, and 4 toilets and 4 sinks available for the school-aged children. There is a separate staff restroom located in Room #3 equipped with one toilet and one sink. Ms. Grawvunder stated that the director’s office and staff restroom will be the isolation area for children who are ill. LPA observed all indoor play space to be complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, hooks/cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in each classroom, along with a complete first aid backpack. All required 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 is located, where each parent is assigned a QR code/pin number.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/14/2024

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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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: CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY - EL CAJON	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105160
	VISIT DATE: 02/14/2024

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Facility Representatives stated that they provide breakfast, lunch and two snacks, which are all prepared and delivered daily from their sister location down the street. The facility currently has a fenced in playground that was previously measured at 6,061 sq. ft., sufficient for 80 children at one time. Facility is requesting to share this playground between the preschool and school-aged children at separate times. A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. Area was observed to be fully fenced per regulation. Area had trees and canopies used for shade. Area had age-appropriate toys and play equipment for all ages served. There is no big play structure observed where a child could sustain a fall.

Drinking water is readily accessible inside and outside the classroom via refillable water jugs (Sparkletts delivered weekly) and water cups. Facility representatives stated there are no faucets on site that are used for drinking water or food prep. Facility provided LPA with an attestation letter stating so, along with a facility sketch identifying all water faucets. Facility representatives were reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. Facility Representatives were advised to conduct ongoing inspections of all areas of the playground to ensure no areas present a hazard, including but not limited to possible splintering or tripping. Facility Representatives were also informed that children must be escorted to and from the playground, and that staff must maintain direct supervision at all times especially during transitions.

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

Facility representatives were 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: 02/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/14/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY - EL CAJON	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105160
	VISIT DATE: 02/14/2024

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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

Facility representatives were 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; facility shall obtain an approved playground waiver and facility stated they will fill in the tortoise in-ground hole located in the garden area (which was originally used for hay) with cement to level it out to ensure no water accumulates in the hole since it no longer is used for feeding. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representatives. A notice of site visit was given to Ms. Grawvunder, and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. A single license for 70 children; 22 preschoolers (ages 3-5 years old) in Room #1, and 48 school-aged children in Rooms #2 and #3 may be granted upon receiving a department approved shared playground waiver, correction in-ground hole and after conducting a final file review. Facility Representatives 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: 02/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/14/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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