Pre-licensing visit·November 18, 2024

On 11/18/2024 at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Crystal Green conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new license. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant Representative, Niland Lim. Applicant, Options for Learning, is requesting to be licensed for (24) preschoolers from ages 2 to 6 years in classrooms # 24. Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday from 7AM to 5PM. This Facility is located on the premises of the Vine Elementary School. Per Applicant Representative, there will be a designated pick up and drop off area viewable by a signage placed near the entrance gate with the facility information and phone number. This entrance gate will be kept locked and only be used by the preschool program. Per Applicant Representative, the facility plans to have sufficient staff available to allow for staff to meet the parents at the gate for pick up and drop off and the child will be escorted to and from the designated pick-up area. Children will be signed in and out at the designated preschool gate. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Niland Lim 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, Niland Lim stated that they will be in a higher cabinet located in the classroom. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in within the classroom. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located within the classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted near the entrance to the classroom. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 899.38 square footage, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 24 children. LPA 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 classroom via drinking dispenser attached to the sink and children personal water bottles. Page 2: 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 10/24/2024 by the West Covina Fire Department. The Fire department added comments to the fire clearance that limited the enrollment age from 3 to 6 years old. LPA observed a total of (3) sinks and (3) toilets available for children\342\200\231s use. However, the proposed restroom is located outside of the classroom and is currently being used by the elementary school (girls) restroom. The Applicant plans to request a waiver to share usage of the designated elementary restroom with the preschool program using a staggered schedule. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (24) 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 Nurse\342\200\231s Office and children will use the staff restroom. Facility will provide AM/PM snacks and lunch will be delivered daily by the California Food Program. LPA observed a sink with a food prep countertop located within the classroom along with a refrigerator, microwave, and food warmer. The facility currently does not have a separate designated playground area. The playground areas are designated for the elementary children. There are several fenced playground areas available. The applicant plans to request a waiver to allow the preschool program to share usage of the Kindergarten/ TK playground area. A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to not having a separate designated outdoor space shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. Shade is provided via fixed shade structure. 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 2 to 5 years old. which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by outdoor cushion material. Drinking water is available via filter water dispenser and child\342\200\231s water bottle. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant, Niland Liam was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. For childcare 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 3: Applicant representative 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. 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. During this inspection, LPA obtained pictures of the outdoor play area and the restroom. The Applicant Representative, Niland Liam, was informed that waiver request will be reviewed by the Regional Office for final approval. No corrections are needed. However, the applicant must request and obtain a waiver approval for the shared outdoor space and the shared restroom use. At this time, due to the fire clearance approval document received from the West Covina Fire Department this facility enrollment age will start at 3 years old. A license for (24) children ages 3 to 6 years old in classroom 23 will be granted upon a final file review and waivers approval. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Representative, Niland Liam.