Facility-requested visit·January 29, 2024

On 1/29/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Pacheco conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection and met with Master Teacher, Jessica Speairs. LPA toured the inside and outside of the facility. The licensee is Merced County Office of Education, and they are requesting a capacity decrease from 40 preschool children to 20 preschool children. Facility was licensed to operate in Classrooms A and C but Licensee has made a decision to close Classroom A. This program currently operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday on a traditional school year schedule from 8:15 am \342\200\223 2:45 pm. Facility provided breakfast, lunch and PM snack. Food is prepared at Schelby Head Start and delivered daily. Ill children will be isolated in the master teacher's office and will utilize the staff bathroom located inside the classroom. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to children. The classroom was observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed that the furniture and equipment in the classroom appeared to be safe and in good condition. The classroom has a working carbon monoxide detector in the classroom. LPA observed that there are plenty of tables, chairs and cubbies. LPA observed plenty of age appropriate items & toys. Room measurements in classroom were taken and reviewed with Master Teacher. The total inside preschool area of the classroom measured to an approximate 971 square feet which will accommodate the requested capacity of 20 preschool children. There are a total of 2 toilets and 3 sinks/hand washing fixtures which will accommodate 20 preschool children. Facility currently has a waiver on file to share the outdoor playground with Delhi State Preschool which is operated by Merced County Community Action Agency. Facility uses a outside water service to provide drinking water for both indoor and outdoor activities. LPA observed a drinking dispenser inside the classroom. Staff fill up an igloo water dispenser that they bring outside with them for outdoor activities Facility has paper cups for children to use in case they forget their water bottle at home. The outdoor activity area was not measured because this is a capacity decrease and there have been no changes to the size of the area. LPA observed a high climbing play structure with wood chip cushioning in the outdoor activity area. The equipment observed appeared to be age appropriate. LPA observed a shade structure over the high climbing play structure that will provide adequate shade. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C LPA reminded Master Teacher to make sure they maintain visual supervision of children at all times. A fire clearance request for the above classroom for 20 preschool children was sent to the Delhi Fire Department on 10/2/23 and a second request was sent to the Merced County Fire Department on 1/23/24. An updated fire clearance for 20 preschool children in Classroom C is pending. Pending a final file review and completion of a fire clearance by the local fire department with jurisdiction, a recommendation will be made to license the above classroom for a capacity of 20 preschool children. The following documents should be posted at the facility: * PUB 269- Child passenger restraint systems poster 101225(f) Transportation * Pub 393- Notification of Parents Rights 101218.1(c) Admission Procedures * License 101160(a) License * Menus 101227(a)(6) Food Services * LIC 613A- Personal Rights form 101223(b)(2) Personal Rights * LIC 610- Disaster Plan 101174(a) * LIC 9148- Earthquake Preparedness Checklist 101174(b) * Activity Schedule * Lead Poisoning brochure Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Master Teacher, Jessica Speairs. A notice of site visit was given to Master Teacher and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. A copy of this report is to remain in the facility for public review. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.