Facility-requested visit·December 3, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAS) P Rivas and R. Castanon met with Director/applicant Ms. Casablanca for the purpose of conducting a case management visit to add an infant component for 8 infants 6 weeks to 18 months in room infants(rm8), 11 Toddler option ages 18 months to 36 months in room 1 (toddler room); 71 preschool children ages 36 months to 5 years in rooms 2, 3,4,5,6,and 7. The hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm. There were a total of 9 teachers and 56 children . All staff are fingerprint cleared. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Ms. Casablanca that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities and to ensure exits to be secured. When medications are on site, Ms. Casablanca stated that they will be kept in the Director's office. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in each classroom. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located the infant room and kitchen. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the main lobby. Children will be signed in and out at front of building using Bright Wheel. Reports can be printed upon request from Community Care Licensing (CCL) staff. page 2 LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured at 3167.42, sq feet which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 90 Children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms water dispensers in kitchen and infant rooms and own water bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. No smoking is allowed. Infant room had 6 cribs and had 5 cots available for children's use. Feeding chairs are available and have broad-based legs, plastic seats are in good repair and trays lock onto chairs. Changing table has 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 a plexi glass partitions . This barrier is at least four feet high,(only one side) made of sound absorbing material and allows for supervision of napping children. Sleep logs are kept in the infant room . Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in infant room. Fire clearance was granted on 10/23/24 for Capacity of 90 children, 8 infants(6wks to 18 months) 11 toddlers(18mo to 36 mo); 71 preschool children (36 mo to 5 yrs old). page 3 LPA observed a total of 12 sinks and 12 toilets/urinals available for children\342\200\231s use. Of the 12 toilets/urinals, there are two urinals and one toilet and 3 sinks designated for toddler children. Plus the changing tables in the infant room and toddler room had a sink. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 90 children. There are two separate staff restrooms equipped with a toilet and a sink located directly outside the director's office . The isolation area for children who are ill will be the Director's office and the bathroom will be the staff bathroom. Facility will provide snacks. The kitchen area currently includes two refrigerators and a toaster oven. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via locked door. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing was metal which is at least four feet high. The total square footage for preschool/toddler outdoor activity space is 6713.50 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. A Playground waiver to share play ground at different times between preschool and toddlers was submitted. Shade is provided via canopies and trees. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure for preschool children ages 2-5. The toddlers will not be using climbing structure. The infant outdoor playground area measured at 311.91 square feet which is insufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. A waiver will be requested for a staggered page 4 schedule to accommodate capacity requested. LPA viewe d adequate cushioning in fall zones of swings provided by sand. Drinking water is available via children will have own water bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Ms. Casablanca was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. For child care 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). Applicant, Ms. Casablanca 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with [applicant, licensee, or facility 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 Ms. Casablanca 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 page 5 to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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)/ (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 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 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 platform. 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. The following corrections are need prior to addition of component; 1. approved waivers 2. a four foot sound resistant wall to encompass the crib area, picture is ok to be submitted. 3. remove of white fence in infant yard, picture is ok to be submitted. addition of 4 foot fence to separate infant yard. 4 final review of A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Ms. Casablanca..