Pre-licensing visit·March 8, 2023

On 3/8/23 at 9:35am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Martha Malane arrived at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant, Patricia Pradis and was led on a tour the facility. Applicant is requesting a capacity of 8 children (age 3-5 years) in the Kid\342\200\231s Classroom and the Nap Room. Applicant\342\200\231s planned hours of operation are Monday - Friday 7:30am \342\200\223 5:30pm. The indoor space measured a total of 1167.49 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate 33 children, however applicant is only requesting a capacity of 8 children. Rooms are equipped with age appropriate furniture and equipment including cots for napping, tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves and other materials for children. There are two (2) toilets and one (1) sink available for use, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Drinking water is available outdoors and indoors via bottled water and disposable cups. There is a separate restroom for staff located next to the office. The staff restroom and office will be utilized for isolation for children who are ill. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions are kept in an inaccessible closet in the office. The kitchen includes one (1) sink, one (1) refrigerator with a freezer, one (1) microwave, one (1) stove and storage space. The facility provides meals and snacks for children. The facility utilizes manual sign in and sign out sheets. Required documents are posted. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector. The outdoor activity space for preschool children was inspected and measured a total of 609.15 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate eight (8) children. The outdoor space is fenced and shade is provided by the use of an awning. Proper supervision and placement o f staff outside was discussed to ensure the safety of children at all times. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated 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 . See LIC809C continuation\342\200\246 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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. Applicant was reminded that childcare centers constructed before 1/01/2010 are to test their water for lead prior to and then every five (5) years after the date of the first lead testing. LPA discussed and provided (PIN) 20-01-CCP \342\200\234Required Lead Testing for Drinking Water in Licensed Child Care Centers, PIN 21-21-CCP, LIC 9275 \342\200\223 External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form and the LIC 9276 \342\200\223 Center Sampling Checklist Form. Applicant and LPA discussed all newly licensed facilities have 180 days from licensure to comply with water testing requirements. A Fire clearance for 12 children (age 3-5 years) was granted 1/26/23. Exit interview was conducted with Applicant, Patricia Pradis. A license for eight (8) children (age 3-5 years) may be granted after a final file review.