Pre-licensing visit·August 24, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maddox met with Pastor Darrell Maston and Melanie Rodriguez, Director today for the purpose of conducting an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a PS component. This facility is located within a strip mall inside the Grand Central Collective Church. Applicant is requesting to care for 90 children ages 2 - 5 yrs. The hours of operation will be: Mon through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE : \302\267 The child care center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors \302\267 A comfortable temperature for children shall always be maintained. \302\267 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. \302\267 Tables and chairs were present to meet the needs of the children. \302\267 Drinking water is readily available water fountains (LPA reminded applicant to clean the water fountains several times a day to slow the spread of virus') Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children (stored in high cabinets. Stored in a locked closet \302\267 There are fully stocked first-aid kit(s) in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children. The isolation is located in a room within the "Green Room" for any child who becomes ill during the day. \302\267 LPA observed hard wired smoke detectors and fully charged Fire extinguishers located throughout the facility. \302\267 The center has a working telephone \302\267 Sign-in and out procedure will take place through the Brightwheel app. \302\267 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 )Pop-up tents an natural shade from large trees. The entire yard is surrounded with fencing. 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 (padded artificial turf). RESTROOMS There are 2 bathrooms designated for children and will be exclusively for children during the hours of operation. All toilets and hand washing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Staff bathrooms are located on the second level. SUPERVISION: Applicant shall ensure no child is left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, Supervision shall include visual observation. FOOD SERVICES Facility will no serve lunches, snacks only. The snack menu must be posted for parents\342\200\231 review. \302\267 Pesticides and other similar toxic substances were not 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. \302\267 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. \302\267 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. \302\267 There is a refrigerator available to store any medication that requires refrigeration. \302\267 All foods shall be selected, transported, stored, prepared and served so as to be free from contamination and spoilage and shall be fit for human consumption. Food in damaged containers shall not be accepted, used or retained. POSTINGS: Applicant was informed 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. CHILDREN\342\200\231S RECORDS: LPA explained all children's records shall be available to the Department to inspect, audit, and copy upon demand during normal business hours. TRANSPORTATION: Facility will not provide transportation. NAPPING \302\267 Cots used for napping were maintained in a safe condition. \302\267 Each cot shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. \302\267 LPA informed Applicant Cots should be wiped with a detergent/disinfectant weekly or when soiled or wet. \302\267 Bedding/Linen will be stored in cubbies. 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 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: Green Room #1 21 X 27.17= 571/35 = 16 children Yellow Room #2 16.17 X 14.58 = 236/35 = 7 children Purple Room #3 38 X 23.42 = 890/35 = 25 children Blue Room #4 16.83 X 14.17 = 238 - enc space 16 = 222/35 = 6 children Red Room #5 31 X 16.42 = 509/35 = 15 18.50 X 14 = 260/35 = 7 Total: 22 children TOTAL INDOOR SPACE: 77 Bathroom : There are 2 bathrooms available Girls bathroom has 5 sinks and 7 toilets= 75 Boys bathroom has 2 urinals; 3 toilets; and 2 sinks = 30 TOTAL BATHROOMS: 105 Outside play space: 97 X 26 = 2,522/75 = 34 children There is an outside play schedule that shall remain posted during the hours of operation Fire Clearance has been received for the requested capacity of 90 children, however with LPA's measurements taken today, center can accommodate 77 children . Waiver is needed for the outside play yard. Needed Prior to Licensure: LPA did not see any carbon monoxide detectors at the time of this inspection, Applicant is advised to purchase carbon monoxide detectors and place them in areas where children will sleep higher on walls. LPA noticed the carpet is unraveling in the Purple and Red Room, Applicant should place some type of runner or area rug over these areas until carpet can be replaced. There is a stage area in the purple room that has some areas where the plywood is coming apart, this should be repaired as well, LPA is also recommending this room be occupied by older PS children. Toilet inserts are needed for the adult size toilets, step stools are needed for the sinks in bathrooms and water fountains. Applicant was informed that the water must be tested for lead 180 days after licensure. Exit interview conducted, copy of this report left at facility with Applicant.