Pre-licensing visit·February 5, 2024

On February 5, 2024 at 9:45 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Snow conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new license. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant/Facility Representative/Facility Director/Site Supervisor, Kimberly Tyler. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 48 preschoolers age 3-5 in Room #1 & #2. The application will be adjusted to 37 today due to indoor space limitations. Facility operates yearlong from 8 am to 5pm, Monday–Friday. This program is operated by Oroville Elementary School District and a Title 5 funded program. There is another preschool on grounds (rooms 3, 4 &6) that is not licensed by Community Care Licensing. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed, Kimberly Tyler, that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Kimberly Tyler stated that they will be locked in the health services room #8). The janitor needs to verify where the operational carbon monoxide detector is located All required licensing documents were observed posted upon entry where the sign in/out is. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 8,349 square feet (room #1&2) which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 37 Children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via drinking fountains and cups. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 10/31/2023. LPA observed a total of 5 sinks and 5 toilet (4 toilets/urinal) available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate capacity of 37 children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be Room #8 health services. The LPA observed 48 sleeping mats, 48 chairs and 4 tables to accommodate the full number of requested children. Facility will provide breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks brought over from the elementary next door; there is a food warmer, sink and refrigerator in the cafeteria. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via a locked janitor cart & closet. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is 6-foot chain link. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 8,349 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. The yard will be shared with the other preschool program located in rooms 3, 4 &6 (DSO preschool title 5 county and district funding). The applicant will request the waiver. Shade is provided via trees and a shade sale. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children ages 2-5 on manufacturer manual which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by wood chips. Drinking water is available via drinking fountain. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant, Kimberly Tyler, was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). Applicant/Licensee Representative, Kimberly Tyler, understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied. The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: Manager review and approval Updated fire clearance for 37 Verification of carbon monoxide Approval of shared yard waiver IMS plan Updated director job description Send employee handbook if you have one Handbook: Updated criteria for determining appropriate placement (parent interviews) Admission agreement: description of basic services Directors; completion of Preventive Health Practices