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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105213
Report Date: 01/13/2026
Date Signed: 01/13/2026 04:55:32 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/13/2026 04:55 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:KIDCADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
376105213
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
LAYLA DIRIYEFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:7250 ECKSTROM AVE UNIT A1TELEPHONE:
(858) 599-7999
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92111
CAPACITY: 90TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
01/13/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Yussuf Ali, Miriam Reyes and Sami KoudmaniTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:15 PM
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On 01/13/26 at 1pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Samantha Clenista and Selina Siao conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a New License. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Facility Representatives; Yussuf Ali (Applicant/CEO), Miriam Reyes (Center Director) and Sami Koudmani (Executive Director). Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 30 toddlers (18-36 months) in Rooms 2 & 3; and 60 preschoolers (2-5 years old) in Rooms 1, 4 and 5. Hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday, 7am- 7pm. Midway of the inspection, Facility Representatives requested that they would like to change their overall requested capacity to 64 children; 21 toddlers (18-36 months) in Room 3, and 43 preschoolers (2-5yo) in Rooms 5, 6, 7 and 8. LPAs obtained an updated Application Form (LIC200A) reflecting this change.

All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPAs informed Facility Representatives that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities to ensure their overall health and safety. When medications are on site, Facility Representatives stated that they will be in the director’s office. Facility does not have a fully equipped first aid kit at the moment, but when they purchase one, they will store it in the director’s office. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in each classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the Director’s office. Children will be signed in and out in the Director’s office.

LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space for the toddlers measured at 765.49 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the updated requested capacity of 21 toddlers. Total indoor activity space for the preschoolers measured at 1,539.84 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the updated requested overall capacity of 43 preschoolers. LPAs 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.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/13/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/13/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: KIDCADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105213
VISIT DATE: 01/13/2026
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Drinking water will be readily available in and outside the classrooms via Primo gallon water and facility will provide water cups. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. Facility Representatives stated there are no bodies of water or weapons on the premises, however there is an armed guard located at the mosque next door (different address), but does not currently go on this property. Fire clearance was granted on 08/28/25.

Facility Representatives stated that they will place a changing table within arms reach of a sink located in Room 3, since that is now going to be designated toddler room. Facility Representatives were reminded that the changing table must be at least 1” padded covered with moisture-resistant, washable material, and the changing table shall be at least 3” high. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Sleep logs and Needs and Services Plans for toddlers ages 18-24 months will be kept in a binder located within the toddler classroom. Facility Representatives were reminded that they have to be updated quarterly.

LPAs observed a total of 3 sinks and 2 toilets available for toddler use, and 4 sinks and 3 toilets available for preschool use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of each program. There are two separate staff restrooms (male and female) that are strictly used for staff. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the Director’s office, and the restroom will be in Room 4 that the facility currently has control of property over, but the Room is not utilized as an activity space at this time. Facility Representatives were reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.



Facility will provide breakfast, AM snack, lunch, PM snack and dinner. The kitchen area currently includes stove, refrigerator, double sink, 2 toaster ovens, and a microwave. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed to be free of rodents and/or vermin. Facility Representatives were reminded that food shall be stored separate from cleaning materials. .

The facility currently has two fully fenced playground areas; one for their toddlers and one for their preschoolers. Fencing for the entire campus is via brick wall, chain-link, and wrought iron and is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the toddler is 1638.36 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the preschool is 3,908 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via trees.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2026
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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: KIDCADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105213
VISIT DATE: 01/13/2026
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There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playgrounds. There is a climbing structure on the preschool playground for children ages 2-5 years old which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by rubber matting. LPAs observed all hazardous items on the playgrounds to be inaccessible to children.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. 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).

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.

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) toll-free 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.

LPAs 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. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant.

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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2026
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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: KIDCADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105213
VISIT DATE: 01/13/2026
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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/communitycare-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process

The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:
  • Request and obtain an updated fire clearance due to the changes that were made; facility is now requesting for 21 toddlers (18-36 months) in Room 3, and 43 preschoolers (2-5 years old) in Room 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • Submit an updated facility sketch correcting location of all classrooms (toddler and preschool areas), designated toilets and sinks for each program, isolation area, kitchen area, isolation bathroom, designated playground areas for each program, etc.
  • Submit proof of a complete first aid kit.
  • Place a changing table/pad in Room 3 within arms reach of a sink.
  • Submit proof of the Primo water jugs and water cups that will be utilized for children for indoor and outdoor drinking water.

Facility Representatives stated they understand that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2026
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