Pre-licensing visit·October 27, 2023

On Friday, October 27, 2023 at 10:04 AM, Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Caroline Colson and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Domantay met with Applicant Lita Reeves, for the purpose of an announced change of ownership prelicensing inspection. This is a change of ownership from The Lil\342\200\231 Genius Kid #073408228. The applicant requests for an infant license to serve children ages birth to two years of age. A health and safety inspection in all areas accessible to children. Census included sixteen (16) infants and five (5) staff members. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Physical Plant : The facility is a one (1) story building with three (3) classrooms. There are two toilets with one sink in two classrooms. 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. Classrooms: Furniture and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There are separate storage areas for children\342\200\231s belongings. Drinking water will be purchased and distributed in personal sippy cups. Applicant purchased three (3) potty chairs. Children do take naps at facility. There are cots and bedding materials for the children. In addition, there is a separate crib area with 6 cribs for napping. Bedding materials are washed every day by staff. There is a first aid kit available in all three (3) classrooms. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and two snacks. Per Applicant, the menu will be posted on the parent board. Food is available and in quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children in care. Staff will be responsible for milk/formula and the proper storage for each child. Restrooms: Toilets and sinks are operable. There is soap, toilet paper and paper towels for sanitary use. There is one changing table with a changing pad that is at least one inch thick with raised sides that are at least three inches tall and within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink in each classroom. Classroom measurements: LPAs measured three (3) classrooms . The indoor total measurements contain a total of 1007.93 square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 30 preschool children. There are 4 toilets and 2 sinks for the children, and a separate private restroom for the staff located next door to the director\342\200\231s office. Children will use the staff bathroom and director\342\200\231s office for the isolation area and bathroom. Outdoor Activity Space: There is one outdoor area on the property. The outdoor play area is fenced with a wrought iron fence that is at least four feet tall. There is enough age-appropriate equipment and toys. The play structure includes a safety label, which designates use for children 0 to 36 months old. There is cushioning material underneath all outdoor climbing equipment. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There is a shaded area that includes large tarp to cover the area. Climbing structures, swings, slides are safe and in good condition. Playground is free of debris and other hazards. Drinking water is readily available. There are no pools, hot tubs, or other bodies of water present. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). LPA measured the outdoor activity space. The outdoor total measurements contain a total of 1935.83 square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 30 preschool children. Emergency Preparedness/Safety: Emergency Disaster Plan is dated and posted for review. The facility utilizes a land line telephone. Fire Clearance was received on September 29, 2023. 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 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. 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) or (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 . LPA reviewed with Applicant the LIC 311 A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s 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\342\200\231s 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. 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 platforms. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant, Lita Reeves. The following items are required before a license will be issued: 1. Complete Director's Qualification Packet 2. Waiver for the Outdoor Play Space 3. Provide an updated LIC 200 A 4. Licensing Program Manager (LPM) final file review