Pre-licensing visit·July 26, 2024

On Friday, July 26, 2024, at 10:36 AM, Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Caroline Colson met with Applicant Sweta Mittal, Muazzama Qurashy, Center Director, Jamie Brown, Consultant for Building Kids World Wide, for a new application for 5 toddlers between 18 months to 36 months and preschool children from 2 years of age to first grade entry. A health and safety inspection in all areas accessible to children was conducted. There are no children and staff present. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Physical Plant : The facility has two classrooms within a church building. There are restrooms for children and staff. There is adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation. There are no cleaning solutions, chemicals, or other hazards accessible to children. Per Applicant, there are no weapons at the facility. Classroom: Furniture and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There are separate storage areas for children’s belongings. Drinking water will be provided in an uncontaminated water pitcher for all children. Children do take naps at facility. There are cots and bedding materials for all the children. Parents will wash all bedding materials on Friday. Staff will sanitized all cots every other day. There is a first aid kit and emergency disaster bag available for use. The facility provides a morning snack, lunch and an afternoon snack. The menu is posted for review. Food will be provided by the facility and through a local vendor. Please See LIC 809 C for Additional Information Restrooms: Toilets and sinks are operable. There is soap, toilet paper and paper towels for sanitary use. Classroom measurements: LPA measured one (1) classroom for the Preschool Component. The total indoor measurements are 692.97 square feet which will accommodate Applicant's request for 19 Preschool children. LPA measured one (1) classroom for the Toddler Component. The total indoor measurements are 706.91 square feet which will accommodate Applicant's request for 5 Toddlers. There are four (4) sinks, five (5) toilets and one (1) urinal for the children, and a separate restroom for the staff which is located within the church. Staff bathroom and director's office are the isolation areas. Outdoor Activity Space: There is one outdoor play area on the property. The outdoor play area is fenced with a chain link fence and building wall that are at least four feet tall. There is some age-appropriate equipment and toys. The play structure includes a safety label and the ages are from 2 years of age to 12 years old. There is cushioning material underneath all outdoor climbing equipment. There is a shaded area for the children. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Climbing structure and slides are safe and in good condition. Playground is free of debris and other hazards. Children have access to drinking water. The total available outdoor space for the Preschool yard is 10,861 square feet, which will accommodate the 19 Preschool children. LIC 809 C for Additional Information Emergency Preparedness/Safety: Emergency Disaster Plan is dated and posted. The facility utilizes a land line telephone. Fire Clearance was received. Sign in/Sign out : Applicant stated an electronic sign in and sign out process will be utilized, and paper sign in/sign out is also available. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. LPA advised per Health and Safety Code 1597.16(a)(1) Lead Testing and PIN-21-21-CCP Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test. Per Written Directive 100700(c)(1) Written Directives for Lead Testing (1) For a license issued on or after July 1, 2022, initial testing results shall be received and posted within 180 days of licensure. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Applicant of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Please See LIC 809 C for Additional Information Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and ADA, available at http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA reviewed with Applicant the LIC 311 A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. LPA discussed 100% supervision is always required in all areas that children have access to including the bathroom. Personal Rights, inspection authority, reporting requirements, maintaining buildings and grounds was reviewed. Staff Qualifications, Staff to Children’s ratios and Capacity was explained to ensure compliance. LPA discussed with Applicant any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days. Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. See LIC 809 C for Additional Information Exit interview was conducted by Applicant, Sweta Mittal: 1. Applicant will need to request a waiver to allow the Toddlers to use the Preschool play space. 2. Updated documents will need to be reviewed. 3. Licensing Program Manager (LPM) final file review