Pre-licensing visit·September 7, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maddox met with Tammy Nguyen, Director today for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing inspection for a PS component. This PS component is located on the grounds of Mammoth Elementary School in Bldg. J/Classroom #3. The hours of operation will be: Mon through Friday from 8:15 am to 2:45 pm. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 26 PS children ages 3 to 4. During this inspection, LPA measured 1 classroom (Room #3) and outside play yard designated for PS children. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE : \302\267 The classroom was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors \302\267 Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean (wood flooring) \302\267 A comfortable temperature for children shall always be maintained. \302\267 Furniture and equipment are maintained in good condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. \302\267 Tables and chairs were present to meet the needs of the children. \302\267 Drinking water is readily available - children bring their own water bottles \302\267 Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children (stored in high cabinets. Stored in a locked cabinet in the bathroom \302\267 There is/are fully stocked first-aid kit(s) in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children: \302\267 The isolation is located in a corner of the classroom. \302\267 LPA observed operable carbon monoxide and smoke detectors and a fully charged fire extinguishers. \302\267 The center has a working telephone \302\267 Sign-in and out procedure ----- \302\267 The licensee shall conduct a wellness check to ensure that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted. OUTDOOR LPA observed a fenced off area on the Elementary School play yard designated for PS children. Staff will bring drinking water outside for children. The play yard was free of hazards. As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls (rubber matting). There are no bodies of water on the premises RESTROOMS There is a bathroom located within the classroom that has 1 toilet and 1 sink and a changing table. Toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities were maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. LPA observed toilet paper, paper towels, and hand soap. Staff bathroom is located in classroom # - there is a staff bathroom located in the entrance area (classroom #3). SUPERVISION: Applicant shall ensure no child is left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, Supervision shall include visual observation. TRANSPORTATION: Center will not provide transportation CHILDREN\342\200\231S RECORDS: Staff are aware of the required forms for children's records. LPA explained all children's records shall be available to the Department to inspect, audit, and copy upon demand during normal business hours. NAPPING \302\267 Mats will be used for napping, LPA observed mats maintained in a safe condition (no exposed foarm). \302\267 Each mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. \302\267 LPA informed Applicant Cots or mats should be wiped with a detergent/disinfectant weekly or when soiled or wet. \302\267 Bedding/Linen will be stored in cubbies. HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. A refrigerator shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration. Applicant has implemented a written plan to record the administration of prescription and nonprescription medications and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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 FOOD SERVICES Children will bring their own lunches, center will supply snacks \302\267 Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances were stored in areas separate from food supplies. \302\267 Food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. \302\267 Trashcans, including moveable bins, shall have a tight fitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. \302\267 There is a refrigerator available to store any medication that requires refrigeration. POSTINGS: LPA observed required forms posted on the Parent Board including roster, emergency disaster drill log, and information on child passenger restraint systems pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.95(g) and Vehicle Code sections 27360 and 27360.5 Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available. Applicant is reminded of the requirement to report and unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC 624B. Measurements taken were as follows: Room #1 (separated into 3 parts for measuring purposes). 20 X 15.42 = 308/35 = 9 16 X 10.25 = 164/35 = 5 14 X 15.75 = 221/35 = 6 Total for Room #1 = 20 Bathroom : There's 1 bathroom with 1 toilet, 1 sink, and a changing table. The Staff bathroom is located in Classroom #1 Outside play space: 45 X X 33 = 1485/75 = 20 Fire Clearance has been received for the requested capacity of 26 children, however, with the Toilet to sink ratio, center will be licensed for 15. Applicant is planning on adding another toilet and sink in the future to accommodate the requested capacity. Exit Interview conducted, copy of this report left with Tammy Nguyen, Director.