Facility-requested visit·April 4, 2024

On 04/4/2024, Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Snow met with the Licensee Representative, Francine Mendenhall & Karen Fukushima for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing inspection for an increase of capacity to 95 preschool, age 2-5 years The program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The fire clearance was received and granted on February 8, 2024. Facility currently operates in the Main Building in Rooms #1, 2, #4 & #5 and they have applied to increase the capacity to 95 by adding the Modular Classroom Building, Room #5. There is a separate infant toddler license onsite. The facility will be providing breakfast, lunch and 1 snack which are prepared onsite at their centralized kitchen that serves several sites. LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Applicant acknowledges that the following documents must be posted at all times: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, Effects of Lead Exposure, car seat poster, menus, and daily schedule. (Report continued on subsequent LIC 809) Page 2 LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage 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 INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: The additional Room #5 in the Modular Classroom Building measures 729 square ft. which is sufficient for the requested capacity. The Main building has an existing license for 76 Preschool and has 2 bathrooms with a total of 9 toilet/urinals & 9 sinks. The addition today in the Modular Classroom, Room #5 has another bathroom and sink totaling 3 bathrooms with 10 toilet/sinks which is adequate for the requested capacity. There is a first aid kit in the cabinets in each classroom. Each first aid is equipped with sufficient amount of items including band aids, gauze, ice packs, and more. Medications will be stored in a lockbox in each classroom. CAB LPA observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children in a locked cabinet each classroom. (Report continued on subsequent LIC 809). PAGE 3 Applicant stated there are no bodies of water or firearms on the premises. Applicant stated that access to drinking water will be via cups and outside water bottles & disposable cups. LPAs observed and tested the carbon monoxide detector within the facility. LPAs observed a sign-in/sign-out sheet posted at the front entry point electronic iPad. There is a separate private restroom for the staff. Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the front office area and will utilize the staff restrooms. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: A second Preschool Play yard #2 was added today. LPA Snow discussed the importance of supervision at all times with the staff and never alone. The entire outdoor play area for preschool a chain link fence that is over 5 feet tall. The facility has ordered a shade structure for the new Playground #1 and will use the existing pop up shade structure until the premiant is installed. The playground contains wood rubber chip cushioning under the climbing structure, with a slide, rated for children aged 2 years -12 years. The yard measured for 2,025 square ft. which is sufficient for the requested capacity. (Report continued on subsequent LIC 809) PAGE 4 LPAs discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. LPAs 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. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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 the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Facility Representatives was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. (Report continued on subsequent LIC 809) PAGE 5 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 platform. 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. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant. The following item is required before a license will be issued: 1. Fire Clearance will be reordered (by CCL) to include the room numbers. 2. Manager approval by Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Mai Lor.