Pre-licensing visit·August 11, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Reyes, conducted an announced pre-licensing site Inspection to inspect and measure the requested preschool component for capacity determination. LPA met with Maria & Miguel Flores, Owners. Due to COVID- 19 precautionary measures were taken during the entire inspection and all individuals present during this inspection wore appropriate personal protective equipment. The applicant is requesting a total capacity of 42 preschool children. The facility is also requesting a Infant (198020744) and school age (198020743) license. The days & hours of the preschool license will be Monday- Friday 6:30 AM-6:30 PM. At 1:10 PM, LPA began the tour of the facility with Maria & Miguel Flores, beginning at the front door of the facility off Lomitas Street. Maria states preschool parents will enter and exit that door, however during Covid parents will sign the child in/out (Clean pins will be available and a container for used pins), outside of the front door where temperatures and use of hand sanitizer will be conducted. Parents will not enter the class rooms at this time unless they request to enter, which at that time all precautionary measures will be taken for that individual entering. Facility staff will walk the child inside the class room and bring the child out at pick up time. LPA observed a parent board outside by the sign in/out area and inside the class room visible for all to see with all licensing documents and Covid-19 posting. Facility was observed to be adhering to local public health guidelines. (According to CDC guidelines, children under the age of (2) are not required to wear masks.) The Directors office will be used as an ill/isolation area and has a mat for a child to rest if needed. Ill children will use the staff bathroom located in the infant class room. (LPA requested for Owner to find another bathroom for ill children to use). The isolation area will be used by all components (Infant/Toddler/Preschool & School age). There is no staff lounge, however staff can use the kitchen or the Directors office if needed. Owner states will look into finding a way to have a staff lounge, isolation area and bathroom other then what was mentioned. Continued on next page Page 2 1:25 PM, The tour continued as the LPA was guided to the outdoor play area. The preschool have their own out door play yard (Sand/grass & cement), however it needs to be self contained by the owner adding a gate around it for separation from the Infant yard to prevent children from commingling. The preschool will access their own play yard by using the back door from the facility where there class rooms are located. Water jugs with disposable cups or labeled bottles will be used for children while outdoors. LPA observed age appropriate outdoor toys and play equipment to be clean safe and in good repair, as well as adequate shade is available. All areas around play equipment and slides are cushioned with material to absorb a fall. Measurements were taken of the outdoor play yards and the total outside capacity allows for 94 preschool children. LPA advised the owner Maria that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual observation and supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. Licensing staff was then guided through the proposed 2 preschool classrooms, (Room 1, has three small areas. One of the areas is located by the front door, second area is located right next to it which is the middle section and the last section is in front of the kitchen. Room 2 is located behind the school age class room). LPA observed play equipment, furniture and materials were inspected to be in good repair as well as for cleanliness, safety and age appropriate. There is a fully equipped first aid kit available in each classroom. Individual storage space was observed to be available for each child. Napping equipment, mat/cots observed in each class room and were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage and cleanliness. Bedding identification were inspected. Storage for children's belongings. Parents will bring a blanket and the facility will provide a sheet for the week and linen will be taken home each week to be cleaned. Facility has extra linen and food available if needed. Facility will wash sheets each week. Water jugs with disposable cups will be available in each room. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, paper towels, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. Preschool bathroom is located across from the directors office in preschool class room 1 to have 3 toilets and 3 sinks for capacity of 45 children. Continue on next page Page 3 Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present and are in operable condition in the facility. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed. Fire extinguishers were not serviced (Last date 2020) when the fire inspector approved the fire clearance. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were observed to be stored inaccessible to children. This program will provide breakfast, lunch, and a PM snack. Food/snacks will be prepared by the facility daily. Food will be maintained in the facility kitchen. A monthly snack/food menu is available and posted. LPA advised the Applicant to label and date all food, dishes and bottles that are brought from home for proper storage. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas were observed to be clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. 2:05 PM Items discussed during this Inspection: Licensing does not tolerate the following: Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility is a violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g) (2), The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Fire Clearance Violations, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both. Breakfast/Lunch/Snack Menus: Menus are required to be posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days must also be available upon request. Current Children’s Roster LIC 9040: Each child day care facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This children roster must be updated and available to the licensing agency upon request. Pediatric First Aid and CPR: At least one person in the facility, along with the Director/Administrator must be trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR and present in the facility. Designated Staff: The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence must be on file. Page 4 Continued Continued: Items discussed during this Inspection: Qualifications and staff files: Educational background, training, and/or experience and all required documents by the department for each staff present must be available for review. Children’s Records: All required licensing documents must be available for review; including but not limited to, the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary. Director advised to visit www.shotsforschool.org for immunization information. Immunization Requirements: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, & measles. Criminal background clearance: LPA advised Director 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. Reporting Requirements Section 101212: Changes at the facility must be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your location. The Director was also advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to CCL within the time frame specified by the regulation. 2:30PM Applicants states that any lifesaving medication will be stored in a locked cabinet or the refrigerator in the kitchen that is inaccessible to children in care. Incidental Medical Services ( IMS): This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – 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 . Page 5 3 PM LPA also consulted with applicant regarding COVID-19 health and safety guidelines on this date. Applicant was provided forms to post via email. Licensing staff observed COVID- 19 postings posted in different areas of the day care for parents, as well as for children at eye level in their class rooms and in the bathrooms on this date. During this inspection LPA also discussed PIN 20-06 CCP, Social and Physical Distancing Guidance and Healthy Practices for Child Care Facilities in Response to The Global Corona virus (COVID-19) Pandemic Written in Collaboration with The California Department of Education. LPA will send the applicant the Child Care Covid-19 Self-Assessment guide. The applicant will fill out and send the department a copy by the correction date. LPA will discuss with applicant once received back. LPA advised the applicant how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . Based on the LPA observation, the following corrections need to be corrected before a license can be granted. 1) Need gate to separate the outside play yards. 2) Fire Extinguisher serviced. 3) Final file review 4) Outside parent board with canopy. 5) Signs on room doors. Based on LPA measurements taken on this date, the capacity will be approved for 27 preschool children. A fire clearance was approved on 03/01/2021 and on file for a capacity of 42. 3:30 PM, Exit interview was conducted in person with Maria Flores. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were given and discussed, signed and printed on this date. Consultation regarding the licensing state laws and regulations, were conducted through out this inspection.