Facility-requested visit·April 17, 2023

A Case Management Inspection was conducted on this date 4/17/2023 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melanie Otsuji. LPA met with Director, Susan Neiberger and Assistant Director, Caitlin Cosgrove. An application was submitted for a CAPACITY DECREASE from 97 preschool aged children to 85 preschool aged children. The center has requested to remove the Art Studio from the preschoolers and add it to the infant license (#013420967) instead. Present with the Director and Assistant Director are 5 staff members and 54 napping preschool aged children. Hours of operation are from 8:00AM to 6:00PM , Monday through Friday. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and outside. Measurements were taken previously and they are as follows: INDOORS: 3634.76 square feet = 103 children OUTDOORS: 6654.84 square feet = 88 children Drinking water is available inside and outside by way of water dispensers and bottles brought from home. Facility provides AM/PM snacks and lunch. Menus are posted. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector and fire extinguisher. Facility utilizes an electronic sign in/out program and each individual has their own unique identifier. All licensing required documents are posted. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. An updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department when any changes are made. 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. Mandated reporter and appeal rights, civil penalties, unusual incident reporting and fingerprint requirements were discussed today. Director is also being informed of the web address ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) for downloading child care forms, and the director is encouraged to email ChildCareAdvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. The director is also reminded that mandated reporter training is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Zero Tolerance policies were explained. The center was found to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. There are no deficiencies cited during today's visit. A license with approval for 85 preschool aged children operating out of four classrooms will be issued effective today, 4/17/2023. An exit interview was conducted with Director, Susan Neilberger.