Pre-licensing visit·April 28, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ms. Ketki Desai conducted an announced on site pre-licensing inspection at the childcare center. It is a Change of Ownership LPA met with Facility Director Ms. Huebner and Director of Education Ms. Kristen Jansen who gave a tour of the Child Care Center. The applicant has requested to provide care and supervision for 132 Pre-school age children 2 to 5 years of age, Monday through Friday 7 .00 am. to 6.00 PM. in the assigned eight classrooms. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The facility is located on the campus of Fairmont Schools of San Juan Capistrano, upon entering the facility through the metal sliding door, given access by the Security personnel, make a left turn and the preschool area is located at the side end of the facility. There is a ramp and stairway leading to the preschool area near Room # 115 ( Office area). The eight assigned classrooms are in the hallway. Due to COVID Pandemic parents are not allowed inside, children are received at the entrance door by the staff, temperatures are checked, hands are sanitized before they are taken to their classrooms. Parents sign them in at the entrance electronically, currently outside visitors are not allowed in the facility. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 (Page-1) Medication will be stored in Director's office in a locked cabinet and shall be administered by the teacher or the Facility in charge, emergency First Aid kits are stored in the classrooms and in the in assigned cabinets. Medication administration forms were reviewed. Isolation area is the Director’s office and the sick child shall use the adult restroom located in the office area, there an additional mat and linens for the sick child. The following were inspected in the indoor activity space: · Classroom are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment · Drinking water is available inside through water fountains, pitchers as well as individual sports bottles if they prefer · Sign in/Sign out procedure was reviewed and meets regulation requirements (electronic sign in and out) · There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher that meet statutory requirements · Cubbies available for storage of individual child’s personal belongings and/or bedding · Napping equipment: Mats are used and are stored in the storage room in-between two classrooms, napping linens are provided by the facility. · Facility shall provide two snacks and lunch is brought from home or purchased at the facility. LPA discussed the posting requirements including, but limited to, the following: · Facility License in public area (101160) · Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610) · Earthquake Preparedness Check List (LIC 9148) · Parents’ Rights Poster (PUB 393) · Personal Rights (LIC 613A) · Menus / Activity Schedule · Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) and Type A deficiencies / Plan of Corrections of Type A deficiencies · Granted Waivers (available for review) · Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269) · COVID Posters (Page-2) Applicant was informed of Mandated Reporter Training for self and all assistants. Department web site form was given to down load forms, Title 22 regulations, and training's on-line at www.ccld.ca.gov . The applicant was also informed to visit the website for Quarterly Updates. The applicant was advised on how to receive notifications for quarterly updates and provided with Child Care Advocate contact information: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . or at www.ccld.ca.gov Information on the additional nutrition training, immunization requirements for children, and Health Schools Act ( http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pestmgt/schoolipm.htm ) were provided. The applicant/facility representative was informed, and website given, about the California Child Care Disaster Plan has been posted to the UCSF California Childcare Health Program website: cchp.ucsf.edu/content/disaster-preparedness A copy of the 2016 “A Child Care Providers Guild to Safe Sleep” was provided to the applicant/facility representative. English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf Spanish: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/ChildCareProvSleepSPAN2011.pdf AAP: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative The facility was following Title 22 requirements at the time of the inspection. Based on today’s measurements, and the sink and toilet availability, this center has enough activity space to support the capacity of 132 Preschool children in the assigned 8 classrooms. (Room # 117/ 118/ 119/ 120/121/122/123 and 124. On the campus of Fairmont Schools of San Juan Capistrano. A license will be issued for the capacity of 132 preschool children age 2-5 years old, after a final review. The applicant will be notified if any additional information is required. (Page -5) Applicant was also advised, once licensed, the Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days and if A violations are cited then the Licensing Report (LIC809 or 9099) must be posted by the Notice of Site Visit for a period of 30 days or $100 civil penalties will be assessed, and the report shall posted and copies provided to the parents/guardians of the children in care at the facility by the next business day, and shall provide to the parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. In addition, the licensee shall immediately post upon receipt the Proof of Correction for 30 consecutive days and provide a copy to current and enrolling parents. The licensee is to keep Acknowledgement Receipt (LIC 9224) signed by parents in each child’s file Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the director on this date. An exit interview was completed. The report was reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights were discussed. The applicant was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Licensing office within 15 business days