Pre-licensing visit·March 11, 2024

Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arianna Manabat and LPA Soleil Marx met with the Applicant Michelle Porter for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing inspection. Applicant requests a preschool license to serve 24 preschool children from age two years to entry into kindergarten. The program will operate Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m and on Friday at 7:30am-4:00pm. The facility will provide morning and afternoon snacks. The facility requests that lunches should be brought from home. LPAs 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: There are two preschool classrooms in Rooms 1 and 2. LPAs observed a sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, chairs, cubbies, and napping mats. There is a first aid kit in each of the classrooms. Medications will be stored in the classrooms above the sinks which is inaccessible to children. LPAs observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Applicant stated there are no poisons, bodies of water, or firearms on the premises. LPA Manabat discussed the importance of storing any poisons in a locked area with either a combination or a key lock. LPAs observed a functional carbon monoxide detector in the classroom. LPAs discussed the sign-in/sign-out sheet system that will be implemented. LPA measured the classrooms. The total classroom space contains a total of 2,067 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 24 preschool children. There are 2 toilets and 4 sinks located between Room 1, 2, and the bathrooms. LPA observed a separate private restroom for the staff located in the adjacent building. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the office area and will use the staff restroom, if necessary. Report continues on LIC809-C PAGE 2 OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is one outdoor area on the property. The outdoor play area is fenced with a iron-rod fence that is four feet tall. There is shade provided by trees and overhangs of sides of the building. During today's inspection, LPAs did not observe a play structure. Water is being provided by water bottles that can be refilled by a britta filter and cooler jug. There are sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA measured the outdoor activity space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 5640 square feet, which will accommodate 24 preschool children. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). 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 LPAs 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. LPAs 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. Report continues on LIC809-C. PAGE 3 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. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant, Michelle Porter. The following items are required before a license will be issued: 1. Amended Handbook that reflects the ages 2-5 years of age instead of ages 3-5 years of age. 2. Final file review from Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Mai Lor.