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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701601
Report Date: 10/28/2025
Date Signed: 10/30/2025 08:57:02 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	EES OLIVE BRANCH EARLY EDUCATION CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	376701601
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	TINA CRUZ		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	580 HILLTOP DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(858) 569-7273
CITY:	CHULA VISTA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91910
CAPACITY: 48	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	10/28/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Program Director Patricia Smith and Site Director Tina Cruz		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:00 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 10/28/2025 at 1:00pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Selina Siao and Samantha Clenista conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new license. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Program Director, Patricia Smith and Site Director, Tina Cruz. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 48 preschoolers (ages 2 to 5 years old) in classrooms #1 (Bluejays) and #2 (Hummingbirds). Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 6:30am to 6pm. 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. When medications are on site, facility representatives stated that they will be in the office located in the locked file cabinet. A fully equipped first aid kit is located throughout the facility in a red backpack in classroom #1, #2, Director’s office and kitchen. There are multiple carbon monoxide detectors on site located throughout the facility including classroom #1, classroom #2, office and kitchen. All required licensing documents were observed posted in classroom #1 and #2. Children will be signed in and out in a binder in each classroom. LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured to be 1711.69 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 48 Children. LPAs 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 water cups and there is a Brita pitcher located in each classroom and the water the pitchers gets refills with the faucet water in classroom #1 and the kitchen. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. Facility representatives stated that there are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 10/13/2025.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Selina Siao
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/28/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency

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 CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: EES OLIVE BRANCH EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701601
	VISIT DATE: 10/28/2025

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LPAs observed a total of 4 sinks and 4 toilets available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 48 children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with 2 toilets and 2 sinks. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the Director’s office and one of the staff’s restroom closet to classroom #1.

Facility will provide breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks for the children and the food will be delivered from an off-site location until the kitchen is cleared by the fire department. The kitchen area currently includes a refrigerator, stove, oven, food warmer, can rack, and two sinks. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed to be free of rodents and/or vermin. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via a locked door.

The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is via a wrought iron gate, and it is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 4771 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via the building, portable umbrellas and trees. The outdoor area currently does not have age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground, but the outdoor equipment has been ordered and it is scheduled to be deliver to the facility on November 4, 2025. Drinking water is available via paper cup and a portable water pitcher will be available when children are outside. No hazardous items are accessible to children. Facility representatives were reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

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). Also indicate when they last did their lead test.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Selina Siao
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/28/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2025

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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 CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: EES OLIVE BRANCH EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701601
	VISIT DATE: 10/28/2025

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Facility representatives 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Selina Siao
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/28/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2025

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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 CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: EES OLIVE BRANCH EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701601
	VISIT DATE: 10/28/2025

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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) 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 Director LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

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.

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.

The adult sink located in classroom #2 has been shut off and there is a ”Out of order/do not use” sign placed at the faucet as that faucet water was tested with lead exceedance, therefore that faucet will not be use until it gets retested and cleared of lead.

The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:
· Submit the remaining corrections that are listed on the notice of incomplete application.
· Barricade the top and bottom of the stairs located at the outdoor area to ensure children’s safety.
· Have age appropriate furniture and equipment at the outdoor play area.

Facility representatives Program Director Patricia Smith and Site Director Tina Cruz 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 Program Director Patricia Smith and Site Director Tina Cruz.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Selina Siao
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/28/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2025

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