Pre-licensing visit·February 18, 2022

On 2/17/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to Motivating Minds (Preschool), for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Latiesha Austin (applicant) who provided a tour of the facility. The applicant is requesting a license with a capacity of 100 pre-school children ages 2 years thru entry into first grade. The applicant also has a pending infant and school-age application 197494981/197494983 (combination center) that are located in the same building. The facility is a single-story building with 6 out of 7 classrooms and a common rug area dedicated to preschool operations; these rooms out-line the common rug area. Operation days and hours are Monday thru Friday; 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted on 2/9/2022 by inspector Michael Judkins of the L.A. County Fire Department Prevention Bureau The following was observed of the: INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger were present in class rooms and throughout the building. Carbon monoxide and fire detectors were observed First aid kits were available in each classroom with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, ointment, thermometer in all class rooms. Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed in good repair Drinking water will be provided through filtered water and pitchers distributed to each class daily. Heating and Cooling was provided by a central heating system. Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects or debris, Adequate lighting was observed, Trash cans used for solid or soiled did not have tight fitting lids Disinfectants and cleaning solution and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children, placed in a storage cabinet, applicant shall add locking device to doors The reception area and general restroom will be used for isolation purposes, a cot shall be made available for resting . The nearest working telephones were observed in the reception area, kitchen and directors office. Center has cameras in all classrooms and surrounding outdoor perimeters. Parents and authorized adults will use their original signature when signing children in and out. Sign in/out sheets shall be retained for 3 months or longer. A parent board was observed in a prominent area, LPA provided the LIC. 311A for required postings updates Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed in good repair. Storage for children\342\200\231s belongings were observed. LPA observed cots in good repair for napping. The common rug area and class rooms will be used for napping Measurements for the indoor activity space was 3098.81 divided by 35 SQ. FT. per child = 88 children FOOD SERVICE: Meals will be provided by the center, Menus shall be posted in a prominent place and in kitchen, roster of children with allergies shall be posted in area for staffs and cooks review. LPA observed a full kitchen inaccessible to children in care. Refrigeration and storage was available for foods capable or contamination or spoilage in this area. Toxins and detergents where not observed in this area during todays inspection. Center has an Incidental Medical Service plan in place to provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), and children needing G-tube feeding RESTROOMS THERE WERE: 6 toilets = 1 toilet per 15 children for a total of 90 children 5 sinks = 1 sink per 15 children for a total of 75 children Toilets and sinks to be utilized by children were age appropriate The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Faucets delivered cold and warm water. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE The facility has two yards dedicated to the preschool, these yards are located outside of the play yard exit door and to the left (near Imperial Hwy) . Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed in good condition. Water pitchers will be available for outdoor water source Tents for shading and benches for resting were observed. Applicant shall devise a plan to ensure unleavened pavement near the east wall does not present a tripping hazard, pad or cover protruding water pipes, fix gapping in gate near the east flower beds, and devise a plan to make areas that are not visible to supervision behind the flower beds; inaccessible to children in care. Measurements for the outdoor activity area were 5516.61 divided by 75 sq. ft. per child for capacity total of 73 children. Center is advised to request a waiver for Title 22, section 101238.2 for the purpose of accommodating the facilities requested indoor capacity verses the outdoor activity square footage requirement. Based on todays inspection the facility shall be recommended for the requested capacity of 100 children determined by the indoor measurements, pending approval of the requested waiver. This report was discussed, an exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided with applicant Latiesha Austin The following were also discussed during the inspection: Applicant was made aware that state law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and any other items that fall into that category. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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. Applicant was reminded that all infants must be placed on their backs when sleeping to prevent S.I.D.S. (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), and to never shake a baby to prevent the Shaken Baby Syndrome. LPA also informed applicant 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 . Applicant was also reminded that only children eating may be in highchairs and that car seats are utilized only for transportation. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" (PUB394) was discussed with the licensee and the licensee was advised that it must be posted in a prominent area accessible to parents and visitors. Applicant was made aware that parents must sign and be provided a copy of the LIC. 995e Criminal Record Statement Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. Applicant was provided the link to register with Guardian ( guardian@ca.gov ). The following recommendations were requested prior to licensure. Trash cans used for solid or soiled did not have tight fitting lids Disinfectants and cleaning solution and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children, placed in a storage cabinet, applicant shall add locking device to doors Applicant shall devise a plan to ensure unleavened pavement near the east wall does not present a tripping hazard, pad or cover protruding water pipes, fix gapping in gate near the east flower beds, and devise a plan to make areas that are not visible to supervision behind the flower beds; inaccessible to children in care. Secure wiring in the art room