Pre-licensing visit·October 3, 2024

On 10/3/2024 at 10:54 A.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to Big and Tiny 10th Street Preschool located at 1444 10th St., Santa Monica, CA. 90401 for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing (change of ownership) inspection. LPA met with Keltse Bilbao (applicant) and Lacie Newlin (director) who provided a tour of the facility. The applicant is requesting a preschool license with a capacity of 33 children, ages 2 \342\200\223 until entry into first grade, and 12 toddlers ages 18-36 months. The facility is a converted multi-dwelling unit lot. the main class room (front house) has 3 areas (across from kitchen and covered patio) that will be dedicated to the toddler component, and 4 areas (living room, 2 side rooms (on the west side of the living room) and the enclosed entry area) that will be dedicated to pre-school indoor activities. Day care days and hours will be Monday \342\200\223 Friday/ 7:00 A.M. \342\200\223 6:00 P.M. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted on 8/12/2024 by Armondo Reyes of the Santa Monica Fire Department. The following was observed of the: INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger, last serviced 8/4/2024. Fire drill last conducted 9/13/2024. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed in various areas of the center first aid kits were available with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, ointments, manual and thermometer. Age-appropriate furniture and equipment was observed in good repair. Cots and mats were observed for napping, applicant was informed that beddings must be kept separately.. Cubbies were observed for children\342\200\231s belongings. Drinking water will be provided through filtered water dispensers. The facility has central heating and cooling. Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects, or debris. Adequate lighting was observed. The classrooms were clean in good repair. Trash cans used for solid waste were observed with tight fitting lids. No Fireplaces or open face heaters were observed. Disinfectants and cleaning solution and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children in care. The facility was equipped with working telephones. Parents and authorized adults will sign children in and out, using an electronic devise applicant was advised that sign in sheets shall be readily available at the request of the department, for at least 30 days. The required postings were also posted, applicant was advised that the postings shall be posted in a prominent area for viewing. The office shall be used as an isolation area, applicant was advised that children shall be supervised at all times and there shall be a cot or mat available for resting. Measurements for the pre-school indoor activity space were 1144.51 square feet, which will not accommodate the applicant\342\200\231s request. Measurements for the toddler component's indoor activity space was 429.35, which will accommodate the requested capacity. FOOD SERVICE: Meals will be provided by parents, and snacks will be provided by the center. Weekly menus were posted for review. LPA observed a full kitchen, foods and toxins or chemicals were stored separately, and LPA did not observe any expired or contaminated foods. LPA did not observed a thermometer inside of the refrigerator. Children passes through the kitchen to access the outdoor activity area, applicant shall devise a plan to make the stove top inaccessible to children in care. Applicant was informed per Title 22, section 101229(a)(1) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. Applicant shall ensure children are escorted by an adult when transitioning to different areas of the center. Center has devised an Incidental Medical Service (IMS) plan for children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers) glucose monitoring (diabetics), and children needing G-tube feeding. IMS was discussed with the director. RESTROOMS THERE WERE: 4 sinks and 3 toilets available for children use. The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Faucets delivered cold water. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Age-appropriate toys and equipment were observed in fair condition. The play yard was gated with a 4 foot or higher gate. LPA did not observe any climbing equipment requiring cushioning during todays visit. Water was readily available for an outdoor water source; children use their personal water bottles for drinking. LPA observed shading and benches for resting. No pools or bodies of water were observed during todays visit Sandboxes shall be inspected daily and kept free of hazardous foreign materials. Applicant shall devise a plan to make the water hose faucet on the toddler yard inaccessible to children. No other hazardous conditions or equipment was observed during today\342\200\231s visit. Measurements for the combined preschool outdoor activity area was 2608.60, which will accommodate the requested capacity. Measurements for the toddler yard were 782.90 which will not accommodate the requested indoor capacity. Applicant will require a waiver to meet the Title 22, section 101238.2(a) - Outdoor Activity Space; There shall be at least 75 square feet per child of outdoor activity space based on the total licensed capacity Based on today\342\200\231s inspection and measurements the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 44 children; 12 toddlers and 32 preschool children determined by the measurements of the indoor and outdoor areas. Pending approved waiver request and the following recommended corrections: LPA did not observed a thermometer inside of the refrigerator. Children passes through the kitchen to access the outdoor activity area, applicant shall devise a plan to make the stove top inaccessible to children in care.Applicant shall devise a plan to make the water hose faucet inaccessible to children. THE FOLLOWING WAS ALSO DISCUSSED DURING TODAY INSPECTION Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 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. 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). The Child Care Center is in the process of having Lead Testing conducted. Lead Testing was completed in 2024. LPA referred applicant to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . This facility has devised an 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/ . Applicant 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 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. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was discussed and provided to Keltse Balbao (applicant) and Lacie Newlin (director)