Pre-licensing visit·June 15, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ms. Ketki Desai conducted an announced on site pre-licensing inspection at the childcare center. LPA met with Facility Director Ms. Betonte Nina who gave a tour of the Child Care Center. The applicant has requested to provide care and supervision for 40 Pre-school age children 2 to 6 years of age, Monday through Friday 7 .00 am. to 6.00 PM. in the assigned three classrooms. Facility is following, COVID 19 guidelines with posters along with CDC and Dept of Public Health Guidelines. 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 in a church complex, the facility building is on across the church building with open parking space in the front. Preschool children shall enter the facility on the left hand side metal door with a Coded key pad to gain access. There is small passage area which leads to the classrooms in the back, where facility staff receive the children and are lead into the classrooms. The three assigned classrooms are in the hallway. Due to COVID Pandemic parents are encouraged to follow the CDC guidelines. Upon entrance, temperatures shall be checked, hands sanitized before they are taken to their classrooms. Parents sign them electronically in QR code system. Tablets are also available to sign them in. 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 Front staff 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 Staff rest area, there is 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 pitchers with disposable cups · 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 at the end of the classroom, napping linens are brought from home and are taken for weekly washes. · All food is brought from home, facility does have snacks if needed. 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) Based on the indoor measurements, facility does not have enough space to accommodate 40 Preschool children ( 2-6 years old) in the assigned three classroom. Facility has sufficient Outdoor space along with sinks and toilets. Fire clearance received from Orange County Fire Authority have approved the requested capacity Facility Administrator is current on the required Immunization/ Pediatric CPR/ First training valid through 8/2023 and have provided the completion certificate for the Preventive Health training (Nutrition and Lead component) LPA discussed with the applicant that all employees must have criminal record clearances associated to the facility prior to their presence in the facility, staff to child ratio requirements, direct visual supervision requirements, emergency/disaster drills, children records, mandated reporter training, and staff immunization requirements against measles, pertussis, and influenza. Applicant was advised the children's bedding must be stored individually and may not touch another children's bedding. The applicant was given a pamphlet on Lead Exposure and was discussed with provider. Also provided was information about the E-Learning Modules available at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org . The Chaptered Legislation for AB 2084 (Nutritious Beverages) is available to view on the website at: http://ccld.ca.gov/res/pdf/12APX-11.pdf 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 LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian 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 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 indoor activity space to support the capacity of only 36 Preschool children in (Room # 1 / 2 and 3) not as requested for 40 preschool age children. A license will be issued for the capacity of 36 preschool children age 2-6 years old, in three assigned rooms after a final review. The applicant will be notified if any additional information is required. 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 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.