Pre-licensing visit·April 16, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA's) Judy Mora and Fabiola Vasquez met with Applicant Ricky Thai and with Uma Chander, current owner of Little People School - School age program, LIC # 191598102 for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing Inspection. Applicant is applying for a School Age License. Applicant is requesting a total capacity of 36 children. The proposed program will operate Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 7:00pm. This is currently and will be a combination center with a preschool license LIC #198020508 and Infant Center LIC # 198020509. At approximately 1:00 PM, LPA's toured all indoor and outdoor areas identified on the facility sketch. Per applicant, the program will enter through the front entrance off of Rosemead Blvd. First Aid supplies were inventoried. LPA's advised to purchase a new first aid kit that is current. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present and in operable condition. Fire extinguishers have been serviced in July 2020. The applicant states that the Director's office will be used as the ill isolation area and children will use the staff restroom. The facility will provide hot lunch, a morning and afternoon snack. Sign in/out procedures will be implemented at the entrance to the facility. LPA's observed sufficient storage space for children\342\200\231s belongings. There is water available indoors. Water jugs will be taken outdoors. LPA's observed trash cans with tight fitting lids. Cleaning compounds and any poisons are stored in an area that is off limits to children. Licensing staff observed a latches on cabinets. Licensing staff advised for broken latches to be replaced. * REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE The playground is located at the rear of the proposed school age program. The surface of the outdoor activity space is in a safe condition and free of hazards. Licensing staff observed that the wooden bridge needs to be sanded down to be free of splinters and/or rotting wood. Licensing staff obtained photos of said hazards. Licensing staff observed a water fountain to be unstable, which is attached to a shed.The outdoor area is completely fenced; separate from other programs on the premises. The applicant states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and none were observed during this visit. This facility does not plan to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 Licensing staff observed three toilets and three sinks. Licensing staff measure sufficient indoor space for 47 children and sufficient outdoor space for 49 children. The approved capacity for the school age program will be 45 based on the number of sinks and toilets. The following requirements are needed prior to the applicant obtaining a school age license: 1. Stabilize water fountain outdoors 2. Sand and repaint wooden bridge. 3. Replace chains which are not hooked on the wooden bridge. 4. Broken latches on cabinets in classrooms to be replaced. 5. Purchase new first aid kit. Once the above items have been corrected, and all application documents approved, the department will make its determination on whether or not to approve the Applicant for a school age license. *REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE THE ABOVE CORRECTIONS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 2021. The following was discussed with the Applicant: Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and staff files. Requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills and documentation on a quarterly basis for both were discussed. Role and responsibilities of being a Mandated Reporter were reviewed. The Applicant was advised how to access forms and Regulations online at www.ccld.ca.gov . Applicant was made aware that it is his/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. The Applicant was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing staff advised Applicant that all adults 18 years of age and older providing Care & Supervision and/or have continuous presence in the facility shall adhere to a criminal background clearance with the Department of Justice, FBI and Child Abuse Index Check. LPA informed Applicant to log onto web site www.ccld.ca.gov to obtain forms and LIVE SCAN application. Applicant advised that records must be updated with the required documents immediately, and records for all children and staff must be maintained for three (3) years after separation from the facility. The Applicant was also advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to Community Care Licensing (CCL) within the time frame specified by the regulation. Applicant advised to visit www.shotsforschool.org for immunization information. An exit phone interview has been conducted with Applicant Ricky Thai. A copy of this report has been signed by LPA Mora. This report will be e-mail to Applicant Ricky Thai, who understands that an electronic \342\200\234Read Receipt\342\200\235 and/or confirmation of receipt of the e-mail confirms receipt of the report and constitutes an electronic signature. A hard copy of this report, will be mailed to Applicant and agrees to sign the bottom of each page of the LIC 809 and return the originals to LPA Mora in-person or via U.S. Mail. *END OF REPORT