Pre-licensing visit·November 8, 2023

On 11/08//2023 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Laticia Thompson and Donna Maddox met with Applicant, Noesh Hordagoda. The purpose of the visit was an announced pre-licensing inspection at the facility to ensure that health, safety and personal rights as required by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Centers will be met. There were no children present during this inspection. This is an application for 80 children ages 2 through 5 years old. The child care center will operate Monday \342\200\223 Friday 7:00 a.m. \342\200\223 6:00 p.m. The fire clearance was approved on 06/26/2023. Applicant has a pending application for an Infant License #195700139. LPA Thompson and LPA Maddox toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. The facility has a total of 7 classrooms. Children will have access to 8 sinks and 6 toilets. Classroom measurements are : The Indoor total measurements contain a total of 2,832 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 80 preschool children. Outdoor Play measurements are: Rear outdoor total measurements contain a total of 6,859 square feet and Front outdoor total measurements contain a total of 9,279, which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 80 preschool children. --Page 1 of 7 Indoor/Children\342\200\231s Area: All outdoor and indoor passageways and other areas of potential hazard were observed to be free of obstruction. The child care center was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean. Facility has central air-conditioning and heating to maintain a comfortable temperature for children. Classroom number #5 has a separate central air and heating unit. Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp loose or pointed parts. Tables and chairs were observed to meet the needs of the children. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age appropriate. LPA observed that each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space for his/her clothing, personal belongings and/or bedding. All materials and surfaces accessible to children, including toys, were observed to be free of toxic substances. LPA advised applicant of 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. Facility will provide filtered bottle water. LPA's observed filtered water dispensers in each classroom. Applicant will provide filtered water bottles to children during outdoor play. Applicant will allow children to provide personal water bottles. The applicant shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, were observed with tight fitting lids. There are no fireplaces and open-faced heaters located inside the facility. All window screens are in good repair and free of insects, dirt and debris. Page 2 of 7 Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children will be stored in classroom #2 in a cabinet with a safety latch. LPA observed first-aid supplies located in each individual restroom located in the classroom inaccessible to children . LPA observed a current edition of a first-aid manual, sterile first-aid dressings, bandages or roller bandages, adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers, thermometer, and antiseptic solution. The applicant shall be responsible for ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted. Applicant stated the office will be used as the isolation area to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day. The isolation area shall be equipped with a mat, cot, couch or bed for each ill child. LPA observed an operable carbon monoxide detector located in each individual classroom. LPA observed a fire extinguishers located in each individual classroom with an inspection tag dated 8/2/2023. The facility has a land line working telephone service on the premises. The facility will have sign in and out sheets located at the entrance of each classroom. Smoking is prohibited on the premises of a childcare center as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(b). There shall be at least 35 square feet of indoor activity space per child based on the total licensed capacity. Napping: The facility has napping cots in each room that were observed to be maintained in a safe condition. Covered with vinyl or similar material that can be wiped. Page 3 of 7 Restrooms: The staff restroom is located next to the entrance into the preschool play area. The facility will ensure that all toilets, hand washing facilities will be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Additional equipment, aids and/or conveniences shall be provided as needed in centers that serve children with physical disabilities. The children restrooms are located in classrooms #2,5, 6,7, 8 and in between the facility office and classroom #2 . LPA observed 6 toilets and 8 sinks. The facility does not use hot water. Outdoor: The facility has canopy tents that provides shaded rest area for the children. The outdoor area was observed to be free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris. The preschool area is entirely surrounded with artificial turf. There is cushioning through out the play area to absorb falls The playground areas are enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. LPA observed the fencing is at least five feet high. LPA advised that any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity area shall be made inaccessible to children in care. This shall include, but not be limited to, incinerators, air- conditioning equipment, water heaters, and fuse boxes. There are no bodies of water located on the facility premises. There are no firearms on the premises. Health Related Services: Medications will be kept in the office area inside cabinets with a keyed lock, inaccessible to children. The facility will use a lock storage box inside the refrigerator to store any medication that requires refrigeration. Page 4 of 7 The applicant will develop and implement a written plan to record the administration of prescription and nonprescription medications and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given. Food Service: Per applicant parents will bring food from home. Applicant will provide am and pm snacks only. Pesticides and other similar toxic substances shall not be stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food-preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances shall be stored in areas separate from food supplies. Applicant will ensure that food-preparation and storage areas are clean and free of litter and rubbish, measures will be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. LPA advised applicant that the food-preparation area shall not be used for: Children's play activities, unless such activities are part of a supervised food-education program. Postings: LPA observed the following postings in a prominent, publicly accessible location in the center. LIC 613A (9/96) ,PUB 393 (8/02), Child Care Center Notification of Parents' Rights and LIC 610 Disaster Plan. Applicant will post menus at the entrance of the classrooms where parent sign children in and out. LPA advised applicant that copies of the menus shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request. The applicant was advised to post signs at the entrance to the child care center that provide the telephone number of the local health department and information on child passenger restraint systems pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.95(g) and Vehicle Code sections 27360 and 27360.5 FORM: LIC 610 Page 5 of 7 LPA observed a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. LPA advised the applicant to reveal each child care center license number in all advertisements in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.861 Facility does not provide transportation. The following items were discussed: 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. 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 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. 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.. Page 6 of 7 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. The following item is pending before licensure will be considered \302\267 Cushioning around metal pole located in the play area. \302\267 Cushioning around metal poles on canopy. \302\267 Updated LIC 200A, Application for a Child Care Center Licensing An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of appeal rights and this report was provided to the Applicant, Noesh Hordagoda. Final license determination will be made upon review and approval by the Licensing Program Manager and the required corrections. Page 7 of 7