Facility-requested visit·August 6, 2024

On 08/06/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Nancy Her conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection for an increase in capacity. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative Monica Ruiz. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 72 preschool children ages 2-6 in classrooms A1, A2, and B1. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed facility representative that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured new additional indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 2,652 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 72 Children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via water fountains. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 07/30/2024 by Cal Fire. LPA observed a total of 9 sinks and 6 toilets available for children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 72 children. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 43,452 which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via permanent shade canopies. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by rubber pour. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. The outdoor play area is being shared with the Transitional Kindergarten classrooms. There is a waiver on file to share the playground. Facility representative was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: Updated 200A Facility representative Monica Ruiz understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied. 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 facility representative 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. Facility representative 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 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 facility representative Monica Ruiz. A notice of site visit was given to facility representative and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.