Pre-licensing visit·May 20, 2024

On 05/20/2024 at 1:45 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Crystal Green conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection to add a new Infant Program and convert the existing preschool with toddler option program into a Single License. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant Representative, Judy Mena. This location is currently licensed #198016921 to care for (120) children: (102) Preschoolers from ages 2 to 6 in classrooms 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and (18) Toddlers in classroom 1. The Applicant, Planet Preschool & Playground, Inc., is requesting to reduce the preschool capacity and add a new Infant program requesting (86) preschoolers ages 2 to 6 in classrooms 2, 3, 4, 6; (18) toddlers ages 18 to 36 months in classroom 1; and (16) infants ages 3 months to 24 months in classroom 5. Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Judy Mena 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, Judy Mena stated that they will be in Directors Office in the locked drawer. A fully equipped first aid kit is located throughout the facility. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located throughout the facility. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the main entrance leading to the Infant room. Children will be signed in and out at classroom entrance. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 4,308.50 square footage, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 120 Children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, cribs, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Infant toys are safe with no sharp edges, splinters, or points, nor made of small parts that can present a choking hazard. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via filtered water attached to the sink. LPA 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 4/4/2024. Page 2: In the infant room feeding tables have broad-based legs, plastic seats are in good repair and trays lock onto chairs. Changing tables have at least 1\342\200\235 padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable material. Sides of the changing table are at least 3\342\200\235 high and the changing table is within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Cribs meet regulatory requirements. Crib area is separated from activity space via fixed bookshelf with items placed on the shelf to absorb sound. This barrier is at least four feet high, made of sound absorbing material and allows for supervision of napping children. Sleep logs are kept in near the crib area in a binder. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in the infant binder within the classroom. Per Facility Representative, Judy Mena, the infant program will not be providing toilet training services. Facility will provide am/pm snacks and lunch. Per Judy Mena, parents of children 12 months and under will be providing formula for their child. The kitchen area currently includes refrigerator, sink, stove, microwave, and prep countertop. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed to be free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. This facility currently has a playground waiver on file to share usage of the outdoor space between the toddler and the preschool program. Fencing is made of wrought iron is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the preschool is 8,014.35 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. At this time the Infant program do not have their own separate designated outdoor playarea. A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to limited square footage shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. Shade is provided via shade canopies. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children ages which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber. Drinking water is available via filter water jug. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Judy Mena was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. Page 3: Applicant Representative, Judy Mena 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 \342\200\223 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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPA also informed [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/ , and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Applicant 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. A license for 120 children: (86) preschoolers, (18) toddlers, and (16) infants\342\200\231 children will be granted upon a final file review and approval of outdoor waiver. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Representative, Judy Mena.