Pre-licensing visit·January 30, 2024

On 1/30/2024 at approximately 10:05am, a Pre-licensing inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Melanie Otsuji and Simerjit Kaur and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Wynn Norona. LPAs and LPM met with Applicant, Coreen Hudson and Director, Sarah Baker. The Licensee has submitted an application for a school-age license. Also on site is a preschool component. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and outside. The school age program will operate in 4 classrooms (Room 1 (PM ONLY), Room 2, Room 4 and Room 7 (PM ONLY)). Operating hours Monday through Friday from 7:00AM - 6PM. The measurements of classrooms were taken and are as follows: INDOORS: 4065.45 square feet = 116 children OUTDOORS: 12313.40 square feet = 164 children The center has obtained an approved fire inspection clearance from the Livermore Fire Department on 1/12/2024. The classrooms are equipped with age appropriate materials and equipment. There is shade available for the children in the play yard. There are sinks and toilets available for children and provide privacy. The facility serves AM/PM snacks with children bringing lunch from home. Drinking water is available inside and outside. The center has first aid supplies available. Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors and fire extinguishers were observed throughout the facility. Facility utilizes paper sign in/out sheets which have enough space for a full legal signature and records the date/time. The center director, Sarah Baker has completed 16 hours of health and safety training including pediatric CPR and First Aid. 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). 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. 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. Director was reminded that California Law requires all facilities to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care, to child's parents, and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). LPA Otsuji informed Director that Unusual Incidents include any construction, structural changes, location changes and/or damages to the facility. Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or email. 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. Once license is granted, facility will be issued a probationary license for two years and facility agrees to follow the terms of the stipulation and waiver and order issued to facility. Probationary license will be granted once the following items are is received: - Current LIC 309 (Administrative Organization) - Proof of play yard meeting fencing requirements Exit interview conducted and report reviewed with Director, Sarah Baker.