Office review·March 25, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Snow met with applicant, Heather Carpenter ON 3/25/24 regarding a new application to cater for 24 preschool children. OFFICE MEETING AT 520 COHASSET RD170 CHICO TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS THAT ARE MISSING OR REQUIRE CORRECTIONS: A7. Balance Sheet (LIC 403) [101169(c)(15), 101213] (Not required for a public agency) a. Figures are realistic, e.g., surrender value and not face value of life insurance, appraised value of real estate include b. Funds/assets are readily available. c. Ensure the LIC 403 has both the name of preparer & original signature(s) of applicant(s). A8. Financial Information Release & Verification (LIC 404) [101213] Submit bank statements in the name of the LLC to show you have operating costs. A12. Emergency Care and Disaster Plan (LIC 610) [101174] b. Includes two temporary relocation sites away from the facility that can accommodate the number of children in the facility. Best practice: get written permission from the relocating site. A13. Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (EPC) (LIC 9148) H&S [1596.867 ] The EPC is primarily an educational tool and is not a requirement for obtaining or keeping a license. However, a copy of this form must be attached to the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610) A14. Facility Sketch (floor plot plans- LIC 999 or 8\302\275 x 11 sheet) 101173(b)(7) continued a. Indoor sketch. Each room used for care must indicate the component, dimensions & room number, or name. Identify the following: infant nap area, staff bathroom, food prep, isolation area, staff bathroom, number and location of toilets and sinks. Identify what the unlicensed areas are used for. b. Outdoor sketch indicates the component, shows dimensions, driveways, buildings, fences, storage areas, climbing structures, pools, play areas, gardens, etc. c. Birdseye view shows the entire property/building including parking/street/entry. and the relationship between the indoor and outdoor space of all components, as well as any other uses of the buildings. B1. Partnership Agreement, Articles of Incorporation, or Articles of Organization i. Operating Agreement, All LLCs must have an operating agreement. Operating specify who will manage the business, who the owners are, how decisions will be made and much more. ii. Names, titles, business addresses and phone numbers to all managing members, managers, and non-managing members holding a 10 percent or more interest in the LLC B2. Verification of Director Qualifications, Transcripts, Verification of Experience Letters (LIC 9096) [10215.1, 10145, 10515] b. Orientation Training [101169(b)] B3. Job Descriptions [101173(b)(5), 101217] a. All positions (relating to ratio/no need to list office staff) Position name matching the LIC500 Line of Supervision (who this person reports to) Duties & Responsibilities Minimum Qualifications: Driver's license number if the employee is to transport children. Educational background, training and/or experience Employee Rights (LIC 9052 [3/03]). A health screening as specified in Section 101216(g). Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g). Criminal record clearance or a criminal record exemption CCLD required checks: FBI,DOJ, CACI B4. Personnel Policies [101173(b)(5), 101216, 101169(c), 101170] a. Work hours and shifts included b. Employee rights included c. Facility\342\200\231s abuse reporting procedures and Mandated Reporter Training d. Hiring practices and conditions of employment included B5. In-Service Training Plan [101173(b)(6), 101216(e)] a. Indicates what staff will receive training. b. Indicates who will give the training c. Indicates the topics to be covered: i. Principles of nutrition, food preparation and storage, and menu planning. ii. Housekeeping and sanitation principles, including universal health precautions. iii. Provision of child care and supervision, including communication iv. Assistance with prescribed medications that are self-administered. v. Recognition of early signs of illness and the need for professional assistance. vi. Availability of community services and resources. B6. Parent Handbook/Program Description/Admission Policies & Procedures/Discipline Policies [101169(a)-(f), 101218, 101218.1] Child Care Program Description \342\200\242 Category and age of children accepted for care \342\200\242 Supplementary services \342\200\242 Transportation arrangements \342\200\242 Provisions for infant safe sleep (infants only) to include infant napping log, LIC \342\200\242 Needs and Services Plans & who provides milk (infants only) \342\200\242 Criteria for determining appropriate placement given child\342\200\231s needs (parent interviews, pre-admission appraisal, etc.) Discipline Policies \342\200\242 Types of discipline not permitted included. No Corporal Punishment/Violation of Personal Rights. \342\200\242 Provisions for contacts/conferences with parents included \342\200\242 Grounds for dismissal/removal included (i.e. the parent will be contacted, behavior will be documented, teacher and parent conferences will be held to discuss behavior, a plan will be in place to help the behavior) B8. Admission Agreement [101173(b)(3), 101219] This must be a standalone document (not just a signature line at the end of the handbook) h. Toddler option statement included (written permission from the authorized representative is required). B10. List of Furniture & Play Equipment [101239, 101239.1, 101439, 101439.1] List for each separate component: a. Number of tables and chairs included b. Cots and mats for each child included c. Cribs for infant included d. Toys and equipment are safe and age appropriate B14. Background Clearances [101169(c), 101170] a. Date of background clearance eligibility for: a. Applicant/icensee Representative Required Documents: a. Immunizations (SB 792) FLU decline needed for Megan d. Application Orientation Certificate application part needed for Megan e. Operations and Record Keeping Orientation Certificate needed for Megan f. Megan needs to associate her clearance Waiver: Need to request one to share the play yards between licensed programs Need to request one for Heather to be center director at 2 addresses.