Pre-licensing visit·December 23, 2024

On Monday, December 23, 2024, Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Domantay met with Applicant Representative Natasha Aguilar for the purpose of a pre-licensing inspection for a change of ownership and room change. Applicant requests a single licensed child care center for a toddler program 18-36 months (capacity 12) and preschool program ages two years to first grade entry (capacity 125) license to serve a total of 137 children. Applicant requests toddler center Classroom 6 that was designated for Toddler program to be changed to Preschool classroom per guidance from fire inspector. Classroom 5 will be the new designated toddler program classroom. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The fire clearance was granted and approved on 11/25/2024 from the Moraga-Orinda Fire District. The facility will not provide food, all food will be provided from home. 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. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: All indoor measurements remain the same from previous inspection. See 812. LPA conducted measurements for Classroom 5 for toddler program and remeasured classroom 7 for preschool program. There is 1 toddler area: Classroom 5 and 7 areas for the preschool program: Classroom 1, Classroom 2, Classroom 3, Classroom 4, Classroom 6 (Activity Center), Classroom 7, and Classroom 8. LPA observed sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, chairs, and mats during today's inspection. LPA observed a first aid kit available in the Director's office and per Natasha there will be a first aid kit in each classroom. Medications will be stored in the office in a locked cabinet. LPA observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Natasha stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. LPA observed combination carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. Per Natasha facility will utilize electronic sign-in/sign-out system. Page 1 All indoor measurements remain the same from previous inspection. See 812. The total preschool classroom space contains a total of 4,355.58 square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant's request for 125 preschool children. The total toddler classroom space contains a total of 631.73 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 12 toddler children. There are 12 toilets, and 11 sinks for the children, and a separate private restroom for the staff is located in the facility. LPA observed changing table in the toddler classroom is in hands reach of a sink. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the Director's office and will use the staff restroom, if necessary. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: All outdoor measurements remain the same from previous inspection. See 812. There are 3 preschool outdoor areas and 1 toddler outdoor area. The outdoor play area is fenced with wooden and wired fencing that is at least four feet tall. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There are play structures in the preschool play yards and a sandboxes that were observed to be free of debris and maintained. Play structures are filled with tan bark as cushioning to cushion a child's fall. LPA reminded Natasha to follow manufacturer guidelines on the play structures. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA reminded Applicant to ensure to empty all water tables when not in use. There is sufficient shading areas provided by trees and wooden awnings in the preschool and toddler play yards. All outdoor measurements remain the same from previous inspection. See 812. The Preschool outdoor play area contains a total of 10,109.9 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 125 preschool children. The Toddler outdoor play area contains a total of 1285.36 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 12 Toddler children. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). LPA discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times, including in the bathroom; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. LPA discussed with Natasha 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. Page 2 Applicant 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, 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. 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. 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 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. Page 3 Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Representative , Natasha Aguilar. The following items are required before a license will be issued: 1. Regional Manager (RM) final file review. 2. An updated fire clearance LIC 850 form to be received for 12 toddler children 18-36 months and 123 preschool children 2 years to first grade entry, a total capacity of 135 children. Page 4