Facility-requested visit·July 15, 2024

On July 15, 2024 at 8:45 am , Licensing Program Analysts (LPAS), P Rivas and R Castanon conducted an announced Case Management inspection for an increase in capacity. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative, Ms. Nancy Echeveria, Licensee is requesting to be licensed for 71 preschoolers ages 2 to 6 years old in rooms 5, 6, 7(per fire clearance rooms 105, 106, 107) and on license #304370403 requesting increase from 32 to 48 infants ages 6 weeks to 24 months in rooms 1, 2 , 3 and 4 (per fire clearance rooms 101, 102, 103, 104). Hours of operation will be 6:30am to 6:30pm Monday through Friday . Present during today’s inspection were 12 preschool children with 2 staff. 15 infants and 6 staff were seen. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Ms. Echeveria that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. LPA also advised to ensure exits are secured. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured new additional indoor and outdoor activity space. During today's visit LPAs measured additional room #7 and measurements for rooms 5 and 6 were taken on 11/20/2014. Total indoor activity space measured at 3015.98 in rooms 5, 6, and 7 which is sufficient to page 2 accommodate the requested capacity of 71 preschool 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 via water filter. 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 06/05/2024 for a total capacity of 119 (71 preschool, 48 infants). LPA observed a total of 24 sinks and 19 toilets . These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 71 preschool children and 48 infants The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is brick and which is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 11015 square feet for pre schoolers , which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity for preschool. For infants the outside square footage based on prior visit is 1504 square feet which insufficient for capacity requested. A waiver will be requested to share playground and different times. Shade is provided via overhang and pop-ups and trees. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on each playground and they are age appropriate based on Director's statement as there was no manufacturer's sticker. The climbing structures are properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by pour and play. Drinking water is available via own water bottles and water filter . LPA observed all page 3 hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Ms. Echeveria 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). LPA verified fingerprint clearances for staff present during visit via guardian clearances. Facility representative, Ms. Echeveria 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. “Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS is already in place. Medications are kept in director's office unless itis life sustaining which are kept in the rooms in a medical bag in a locked cabinet and or taken outside in an emergency back pack. page 4 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 reviewed with Ms. Echeveriar facility representative the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.” LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative Ms. Echeveria] 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 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.” Ms. Echeveria 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. page 5 “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.” The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: Under infant license (There is a possibility of processing increase under single license) 1. an approved waiver for sharing playground. Licensee Representative , Ms. Echeveria understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied. A notice of site visit was given to facility representative, Ms. Echeveria 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 Ms. Echeveria, facility representative.