Pre-licensing visit·December 29, 2021

A Prelicensing Visit was conducted today by Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Melissa Domantay and Melissa Guirit. LPAs met with applicant, Tenzin Paldon. The applicant submitted an application for an infant license. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and outside. The center has also applied for a preschool program on-site (license #013423125). The infant program will operate in 1 classroom, Monday to Friday from 8:00am-6:00pm. The measurements are as follows: INDOORS: 558.45 square feet = 16 children OUTDOORS: 651.18 square feet = 8 children A fire clearance, with a total capacity of 6 infants, ages birth to 24 months was received from the Berkeley Fire Department. Infant classroom is equipped with varied age appropriate materials and equipment. The infant program will serve crib-aged infants. There is a separate crib area with 4 cribs for infants. The diaper changing counters are within arms reach of a sink. There is 1 sink and 1 toilet available in the infant area. The staff break room will serve as the isolation area for ill children. Play yard will be shared between infants and preschoolers, Applicant will provide a play yard schedule for each program to make sure infant and preschoolers do not commingle.The yard is fenced in all around. Photos of mats in infant play yard will be provided by applicant. Infants will utilize play yard except the climbing dome structure. Infant families will provide food for infants. There is a kitchen available. There is a washer and dryer to launder bedding daily; facility provides sheets. Facility will utilize paper sign in/out. The facility has a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working fire alarm and carbon monoxide detector, and first aid supplies. There is a working telephone at the center. Applicant is reminded that if facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services a plan should be provided. – IMS. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS has been 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 . Gerelbat Zorigh will be considered a fully-qualified infant director once his required class is completed in March 2022. An exception has been approved by Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Mayla Mendoza for Director Gerelbat Zorigh. Gerelbat has completed 16 hours of health and safety training including pediatric CPR and First Aid and Lead Poisoning. Mandated reporter, appeal rights, civil penalties, unusual incident reporting, fingerprint requirements, and COVID protocols were discussed today. Licensee is also being informed of the web address ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) for downloading child care forms, and checking Provider Information Notices (PINs). T he 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 . A license for 6 infant children will be effective today 12/29/21. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report was provided to applicant/owner Tenzin Paldon.