376600238-9-12-2023-51-CC-ALMA-CVLVD2-20230912162002

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600238
Report Date: 09/12/2023
Date Signed: 09/12/2023 04:20:06 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/12/2023 04:20 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE STEPS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	376600238
ADMINISTRATOR:	ELISABETH HAGEN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	6551 SOLEDAD MOUNTAIN ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(858) 551-7780
CITY:	LA JOLLA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92037
CAPACITY:	60	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	09/12/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:30 PM
MET WITH:	Erica Rocha		TIME COMPLETED:	04:30 PM

NARRATIVE
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 9/12/23 at 2:30 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Adrian Mangina and Sherlynn Banas conducted an announced case management inspection. The purpose of the visit was in reference to the licensee’s request for a temporary relocation due to flooding. LPAs met with Assistant Director Erica Rocha. There were no children in care as facility closed 9/3/23. An incident report was submitted verbally on 9/5/23 and in writing on 9/6/23. An emergency request was made on 9/6/23 to allow up to 40 children from existing preschool rooms #2,#5, and #6 to temporarily utilize the Youth Room and Sun Room in the main sanctuary. Fire clearance was requested on 9/11/23. LPAs inspected the Youth Room and Sun Room. The rooms have not yet been set up for children. Assistant Director was advised that the classrooms will need to be furnished for children before a final inspection can be conducted. During the visit Licensee was advised rooms must be equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping equipment and shelves. Rooms must have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation, snack menu and all required documents posted. Sign-ins will take place outside Youth room. There are eight toilets, 2 urinals, and 5 sinks available to preschool children located in two bathrooms in the hallway outside the Youth and Sun Rooms for exclusive use by preschoolers during preschool hours. Children will be escorted to the bathrooms and supervised by staff. continued on LIC809 page 2

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha Askew	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian L Mangina	TELEPHONE: (619) 629-6197
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/12/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE STEPS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376600238
	VISIT DATE: 09/12/2023

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LIC809 page 2

Facility will use previously approved outdoor space during relocation. LPA’s inspected existing outdoor play area, which is a fenced playground with sufficient material for cushioning. There are no bodies of water or weapons at this facility. Climbing structures, swings and slides are securely fixed to the ground. Area has canopy used for shade. Equipment is age appropriate. Area has drinking water readily accessible and grounds are free of debris or potential hazards. Outdoor area was previously measured and can accommodate 60 children.

Youth Room has a measurement of 1879.7 square feet less 29.8 sq ft. being deducted for a total of 1849.11 square feet to accommodate 54 children. Sun Room has a measurement of 809.4 square feet less 10.85 sq ft. being deducted for a total of 718.7 square feet to accommodate 22 children. The combined square footage will accommodate a maximum of 40 children per Licensee request.

The following corrections must be made:

1) Classrooms must be equipped for children including tables, chairs, cubbies, toys, and games.
2) All required documents must be posted
3) All tables, chairs, sofas, and game tables must be removed from Youth Room and Sun Room
4) Trash cans with tight fitting covers must be available in classrooms and kitchen
5) Snack menu to be posted
6) Carbon monoxide detectors must be installed in each classroom
7) Fire clearance approval must be obtained

Once corrections are made, LPAs will return for a final inspection of the facility.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Assistant Director Erica Rocha.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha Askew	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian L Mangina	TELEPHONE: (619) 629-6197
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/12/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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