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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376301014
Report Date: 09/25/2024
Date Signed: 09/25/2024 03:58:45 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/25/2024 03:58 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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	GROWING MINDS PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376301014
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	ESCOBAR, JESSICA		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	509 SPORTFISHER DR		TELEPHONE:	(760) 696-3162
CITY:	OCEANSIDE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92054
CAPACITY: 30	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	09/25/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	11:36 AM
MET WITH:	Guillermina Martinez Hernandez Applicant & Jessica Escobar Director		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:15 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 the above noted date and time, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Diana Brasel conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new license. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant Guillermina Martinez Hernandez. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 30 preschoolers in Classroom A and Classroom B. Hours of operation will be Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 6:00 am - 6:00 pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed applicant and director that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Guillermina Martinez Hernandez stated that they will be in a higher cabinet located in the kitchen for the assigned classroom of child in care. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in each classroom. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in each classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted in each classroom and outside of Classroom B. Children will be signed in and out at their designated classroom. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 1070.64, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 30 children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via bottled water, disposable cups and a drinking fountain. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance pending updated STD 850 sent.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024

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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GROWING MINDS PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376301014
	VISIT DATE: 09/25/2024

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LPA observed a total of 5 sinks and 4 toilets available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 30 children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the office located upstairs.

Facility will provide breakfast, lunch, dinner, am snack and pm snack. There are two small kitchens located in classroom A and classroom B. Classroom A kitchen has a sink, refrigerator/freezer, toaster, and microwave. Classroom B kitchen has a sink, refrigerator/freezer, toaster, and convection oven. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via locked cabinet.

The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is chain link which is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 2784.81, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via two small wind sails and a tree on playground A and one large wind sail on playground B. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a small structure with a slide located on playground A that is for children ages 2-8. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by rubber cushioning material on playground A and playground B has rubber cushioning material and artificial turf. Drinking water is available via pitchers and disposable cups. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Guillermina Martinez Hernandez was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

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

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

Applicant 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: 09/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024

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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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GROWING MINDS PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376301014
	VISIT DATE: 09/25/2024

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APPLICANT WILL WAIT UNTIL FACILITY OPENS TO DETERMINE IMS NEEDS:
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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

Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers:

Applicant 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.

Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: 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-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

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).
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024

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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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GROWING MINDS PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376301014
	VISIT DATE: 09/25/2024

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The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:

1. Proof that the wall heater in Classroom A and Classroom B has been made inaccessible shall be
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2. Proof that the 5 small holes in the rubber cushioning material on Playground B have been repaired
shall be submitted.
3. A completed LIC 999 floor plan for the area above the classrooms shall be submitted.
4. LPA Brasel will obtain the updated STD 850 from the fire Marshall.

Applicant Guillermina Martinez Hernandez understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Guillermina Martinez Hernandez.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024

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