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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600966
Report Date: 06/15/2023
Date Signed: 06/15/2023 03:46:52 PM

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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:CHILDREN'S CHOICE - SCHOOL-AGEFACILITY NUMBER:
376600966
ADMINISTRATOR:FREDA SIMMONSFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:1465 EAST MADISON AVENUETELEPHONE:
(619) 442-4014
CITY:EL CAJONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92019
CAPACITY: 28TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 21CENSUS: 5DATE:
06/15/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:40 PM
MET WITH:Director, Freda Simmons TIME COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jennifer Lott conducted an unannounced Annual Licensing inspection. LPA was greeted at the front door by Director, Freda Simmons and granted entry after identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of her visit. The facility currently has 5 children in care with 1 teacher. Facility is operating within the licensed ratio and capacity.

The facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons are locked and inaccessible to children. Director Simmons advised there are no weapons or ammunition on the premises. There are no bodies of water. The last disaster fire drill was performed on 05/14/2023. Outdoor play area is fenced and free of hazardous items. There are separate play areas for school age children and other children in the center. The areas around or under climbing equipment, swings and slides are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. All toilets, hand washing, bathing facilities and flooring are clean and in sanitary condition. All kitchen, food prep and storage areas are kept clean, free of rubbish, insects and other vermin. Menus are posted. All containers used for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are secured and in good repair. Drinking water is readily available.

Children’s records contained emergency contact information.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennifer Lott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/15/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN'S CHOICE - SCHOOL-AGE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600966
VISIT DATE: 06/15/2023
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All individuals subject to a criminal record review have obtained a clearance and/or an exemption. Staff have completed pediatric CPR and First Aid as well as Mandated Child Abuse Reporting as per AB1207.

Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (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.

Director was reminded that all employees and volunteers 18 and over working in the facility must obtain criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day / per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Based on today’s visit, no deficiencies were observed at this time. An exit interview was conducted with Director Simmons. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennifer Lott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2023
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