Pre-licensing visit·October 22, 2024

On 10/22/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laticia Thompson met with Edie Smith (Administrator) and Martha Perez (Director).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 41 children present during this inspection. This is an application for a Single License with a Total capacity of 88; 60 Preschoolers ages 2 years into entry of 1 st grade and 28 School age children ages 5-11 years. The child care center will operate Monday \342\200\223 Friday 7:00 a.m. \342\200\223 5:00 p.m. LPA toured and measured the on-limits areas. The facility has a total of 6 classrooms. Classroom #6 will be dedicated to the School Age program located on the second floor. School age children will have access to total of 3 sinks and 2 toilets on the second floor. Classrooms #1 and #2 will operate under the State preschool and Early Head Start. Programs which are labeled on the door entry of the classrooms. Preschool children will have access to 9 sinks and 8 toilets. School Age Indoor measurements are : The Indoor total measurements contain a total of 1,203.91 square feet which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 28 school age children. Preschool Indoor measurements are: The Indoor total measurements contain a total of 3,904.01 square feet which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 60 Preschool children. School Age Outdoor Activity measurements are: The outdoor activity space total measurements contain a total of 829.08 square feet which will not accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 28 School Age children. Based on today\342\200\231s measurement the facility capacity limit for outdoor space is 11 school age children. Preschool Outdoor Activity measurements are: The outdoor activity space total measurements contain a total of 6,166.97 square feet which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 60 Preschool children. The following was observed: Parents will enter and exit through the double glass door located at the front of the facility. Parents will sign in and out manually on the first floor. In each classroom there are insulated water coolers for indoor and outdoor activities, operable carbon monoxide detectors, first aid kits, central air and units for heating and cooling and cubbies for storage of children clothing and personal belongings. The classrooms were clean in good repair. Classrooms have adequate lighting. Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects, or debris. LPA observed trash cans with tight fitting lids. There are fire extinguishers with an inspection date of 10/15/2024. LPA observed First Aid Kits with the required materials including a handheld digital thermometer. 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. There are cots for napping LPA advised facility representatives to store cots in a storage area to avoid using encumbered space in the classrooms. There are 2 changing tables that needs to be relocated near the sink in arms reach. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age-appropriate. The facility is equipped with landline telephones service. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in a cabinet with a safety latch located in the kitchen on the first floor inaccessible to children. The program provides breakfast, lunch and snacks through a delivery service. The kitchen and food-preparation storage areas on the first floor were observed to be clean and free of litter and rubbish. The refrigerator has a thermostat to maintain temperature regulation. Menus are in writing and are posted in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served 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. Ill children will use the staff office area and staff restroom on the second floor for isolation The isolation area shall be equipped with a cot for ill children and shall be supervised by staff. The licensee has developed and implement a written plan to record the administration of prescription and nonprescription medications, to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given. Medications are stored in a bag located in the classrooms inaccessible to children. LPA recommended that facility place a small padded lock on zipper as an extra precaution. Medication that requires refrigeration will be stored in the kitchen refrigerator located on the second floor inaccessible to children. The required postings are posted in an area where parents and visitors may review. The facility has a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms on the premises. The facility does not provide transportation. The facility will ensure the door in the school age classroom that leads to the Board Room area will remain locked during operating hours to prevent children from accessing area. Outdoor The entire outdoor activity grounds are enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence is at least four feet high. The surface of the outdoor activity space has artificial grass, and rubber platforms for cushioning to prevent injury from falls. The outdoor activity space were observed and maintained in good condition. LPA did not observe any hazards. There is adequate shade in the outdoor activity areas. LPA observed benches for resting. The following items were discussed: The facility representatives were 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. 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. 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. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . The facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPA also informed [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/ , and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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 corrections are needed before a licensure will be considered. Provide proof of sterile first aid dressing. Relocate changing table in arms reach of sink. Remove boxes from school age classroom. Place a lock on the kitchen door on second floor to prevent children from accessing area. Corrections are due by 11/22/2024. An exit interview was conducted with plan of corrected items discussed. LPA provided director with appeal rights, Site Visit (LIC 9213) and a copy of this report. Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager and corrections.