Facility-requested visit·February 29, 2024

On 02/29/2024 at 9:15 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Crystal Green and Elka Chavez conducted an announced Case Management inspection for a change in capacity. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Licensee Representative, Anna Lopez, Carlos Tobar, and Reza Khosrowabadi. This facility is currently licensed to serve 36 preschool children ages 3 to 5 years old. The Licensee, St. Anne’s Family Services, is requesting to reduce the existing preschool capacity to 20 preschoolers serving ages 3 to 5 years old in classroom called Preschool 1; and add a new toddler option component with a capacity of 8 toddlers serving ages 18 to 36 months in classroom called Toddler 1. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPAs informed the licensee representatives that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Anna Lopez stated that they will be stored in kitchen area in the mini fridge. A fully equipped first aid kit is located next to the kitchen. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in each classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted near the exit doors of each classroom. Children will be signed in and out at the front of the building near their designated classroom. LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space for the preschool program measured 697.29 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 20 preschool children. Total indoor activity space for the toddler option program measured 697.29 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 8 toddler children. LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via filter water jug with disposable cups. Page 1 LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 12/04/2023. In the Toddler room the changing tables have at least 1” padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable material. Sides of the changing table are at least 3” high and the changing table is within arm’s reach of a sink. LPAs observed a total of 8 sinks and 2 toilets available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 28 children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the staff office area located near the front entrance. Facility will provide AM/PM snacks and lunch. The kitchen area currently includes a food warmer, microwave, full size refrigerator, mini size refrigerator, dishwasher, and sink. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed to be free of rodents and/or vermin. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via a child safety gate leading to the kitchen area and the cabinets have pads locks. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area for each component, Preschool yard and Toddler yard. Fencing is made of a blue wrought iron on the toddler yard and white brick fencing for the preschool side which was observed to be at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the preschool is 2,047.42 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. The total square footage for the outdoor activity space for the toddlers is 944.84 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via canopies and fixed shade structure. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground(s). There is a climbing structure on the preschool playground for children ages 2 to 5 years which is properly anchored. There is a climbing structure on the toddler playground for children ages 6 to 23 months which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by outdoor surface mats. Drinking water is available via filtered water jug. LPAs observed all hazardous items on the playgrounds to be inaccessible to children. Applicant was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. 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). Page 2 Licensee Representative, Anna Lopez, was 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, 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. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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) or (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 Licensee Representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. 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. No corrections are needed. A license for 20 preschoolers and 8 toddlers for an overall licensed capacity of 28 children will be granted upon a final file review. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee Representative and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Representative, Anna Lopez. Page 3