Pre-licensing visit·May 31, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maddox conducted an announced visit today and met with Applicants, Jessica Fonseca and her husband Jaime Fonseca today for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing inspection for a Preschool component for children ages 2 through 5 yrs. The hours of operation will be: Mon through Friday from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 30 School -age children, applicant has also submitted applications for an Infant Component (X 197750156) and Preschool Component (X197750155) . This center is located small strip mall, the former Probation Office. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE : · The child care center was toured and found 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 (wood flooring) · A comfortable temperature for children shall always be maintained. · Furniture and equipment are maintained in good condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. · Tables and chairs were present to meet the needs of the children. · Drinking water is readily available drinking fountain, children will have their own individual water bottles. Applicant was informed that the drinking water will be required to be tested for Lead within 180 days. · Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children in a locked Janitors closet. · There are fully stocked first-aid kit(s) in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children: · The isolation is located in the office for any child who becomes ill during the day. · LPA observed operable carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors(hard wired). Fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility and fully charged. · The center has a working telephone · Sign-in and out procedure (manual for now). · The licensee shall conduct a wellness check to ensure that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted. OUTDOOR LPA observed a shaded rest area for the children and the entire yard is surrounded by wrought iron fencing with a privacy mesh material in place. There are no bodies of water on the premises The play yard was free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls (soft padding and grass). The larger apparatus accommodates children ages 3 - 12 and the smaller apparatus accommodates children ages 3 - 8. RESTROOMS The 2 bathrooms were inspected, one bathroom has 1 toilet and 1 sink, and the 2nd bathroom has 1 toilet/1 urinal/ and 2 sinks. All toilets and hand washing facilities were maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. There is a separate staff bathroom available which will also be designated as the isolation bathroom for any child who may become ill. SUPERVISION: Applicant shall ensure no child is left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, Supervision shall include visual observation. TRANSPORTATION: Not at this time CHILDREN’S RECORDS: LPA explained all children's records shall be available to the Department to inspect, audit, and copy upon demand during normal business hours. HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. A refrigerator shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration. Applicant has implemented 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 FOOD SERVICES Weekly/Monthly menus must be posted for parents’ review · 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 were stored in areas separate from food supplies. · Food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. · Trashcans, including moveable bins, shall have a tight fitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. · There is a refrigerator available to store any medication that requires refrigeration. POSTINGS: Applicant was informed and she is also aware of the required forms that shall be posted after licensure including 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 Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available. Applicant is reminded of the requirement to report and unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC 624B. Measurements taken were as follows: 43 X 31 = 1,311/35=37 TOTAL INDOOR CAPACITY: 37 Bathroom : The 2 bathrooms were inspected, one bathroom has 1 toilet and 1 sink, and the 2nd bathroom has 1 toilet/1 urinal/ and 2 sinks. TOTAL BATHROOM CAPACITY: 30 Outside play space: 73.5 X 30.5 = 2,19075 = 30 Fire Clearance has been received for the requested capacity of 30 children. A waiver is needed for the School-age and Preschool children to share the play yard. School-age component is ready for licensure.