Facility-requested visit·November 12, 2021

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Melissa Domantay and Melissa Guirit conducted a Prelicensing inspection today, November 12, 2021 for change of Ownership. LPAs met with Director, Kristina Nies and Inga Rosenthal. LPAs toured all areas of the facility for a health and safety inspection. There were 20 infants and 58 preschool children and 8 preschool teachers and 9 infant teachers at the time of this inspection. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm. All measurements and rooms remain the same from previous ownership. A fire clearance, with a total capacity of 147, was received from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection Department. A clearance for 30 infants, ages birth to 24 months and 117 preschoolers ages 2 years to first grade entry. LPAs observed that the classrooms has sufficient lighting and appears to be clean and in good condition. LPAs observed an ample supply of age appropriate activities, equipment and furniture. The facility has a 6 sinks and 6 toilets available for children The classroom has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector, and first aid supplies. There is a working telephone at the center. LPAs did not observe any hazardous items that would be accessible to children. Facility will be providing lunch and snacks for children, and facility will provide drinking water to children indoors and outdoors . The staff office and vacant classrooms will be used for ill children as the isolation area. LPAs observed outdoor play areas, they are fully fenced and have amply supply of age appropriate activities, equipment, and furniture. LPAs observed ample amount of shade for children. See 809-C for continuance. Director, Kristina Nies is a qualified preschool director with current CPR/FA and mandated reporter training's completed. If this facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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 . Mandated reporter and appeal rights, civil penalties, unusual incident reporting and fingerprint requirements were discussed today. LPAs reviewed responses and provided technical assistance including postings. Licensee is also being informed of the web address ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) for downloading child care forms, and the 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 . Preschool license for a capacity of 117 preschool children will be made part of the license, effective today 11/12/21, and can be used when the facility is ready. There are no deficiencies being cited today. A Notice of Site inspection was provided to Director Kristina Nies, and an exit interview was conducted.