Facility-requested visit·June 7, 2021

On 06/7/21 at 10:00am, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Mayla Mendoza and Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Melissa Domantay and Melissa Guirit arrived at the facility for an announced case management inspection. LPA met with Jessica Prentice, the director . The normal hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:30pm. An application was received to add one additional, The Rosebud Classroom and play yard with an increase of capacity. There are no changes to the bathrooms that were previously licensed. Outdoor space that was previously licensed will no longer be used. LPM and LPAs toured the new Rosebud classroom, which has one sink and new play yard to conduct a health and safety inspection, and completed the following measurements: INDOORS: 1069.31 square feet = 30 children OUTDOORS: 2506.50 square feet = 33 children All other indoor and outdoor measurements remain the same. A fire clearance was received from the Berkeley Fire Department on 10/26/20. Fire department approved for 13 children in Marigold Room and 11 children in the Rosebud Room. The next door home was a previously licensed home, will be off limits to children, only attached bathroom on the side will be used by children, and bathroom and kitchen inside home will be used by Staff. LPM and LPAs observed that there is sufficient heating, lighting and ventilation in the classrooms, and the classroom floors and surfaces are clean and free of hazards. The rooms have an ample supply of age appropriate furniture, toys and equipment which appear to be in good condition. LPM and LPAs did not observe any bodies of water, hazardous items or toxins that would be accessible to children. LPM and LPAs observed operating sinks and covered waste cans. The rooms are equipped with fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors and centralized smoke detection systems. The facility has a working telephone and first aid supplies. . The Marigold Classroom, new Rosebud classroom, play yard, and license for a capacity of 24 children will be made part of the license, effective today 06/7/21, and can be used when the facility is ready. There are no deficiencies being cited today. This report will remain on file for 3 years. A Notice of Site inspection was provided to the director, and an exit interview was conducted Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. LPA discussed the need to create a Plan of Operation for providing Incidental Medical Services, and the need to additionally have a specified plan for each child. 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 . No deficiencies observed at this visit. A Notice of Site visit was given and facility was reminded that it is required to be posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights provided, and a copy of this report was left with Director Jessica Prentice.