Pre-licensing visit·November 16, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ms. Desai, Ketki conducted an announced on site pre-licensing inspection at the childcare center. It is a Change of Ownership. Emergency approval is valid through November 24th 2021. LPA met with Facility Director Ms. Welsh, Amber and District Manager of Learning Care group Ms. Keramati, Mariam who gave a tour of the Child Care Center. The applicant has requested to provide care and supervision for 14 School age children (6-12 years old) in one assigned room. Monday through Friday , 7.00 am. to 6.00 PM. Children are only picked up from the school during regular school hours. Staff sign them in and parents sign them out during pick up time in the evening. Facility uses a nine passenger bus for transportation. 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. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 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 . Incidental Medication will be stored in the Director\342\200\231s office in a locked cabinet and shall be administered by the teacher or the facility in- charge. Medication administration forms were reviewed. Isolation area is the small room in the lobby area, there is an additional mat with linens available for children. (Page-1) LPA discussed the posting requirements including, but limited to, the following: \302\267 Facility License in public area (101160) \302\267 Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610) \302\267 Earthquake Preparedness Check List (LIC 9148) \302\267 Parents\342\200\231 Rights Poster (PUB 393) \302\267 Personal Rights (LIC 613A) \302\267 Menus \302\267 Activity Schedule \302\267 Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) and Type A deficiencies \302\267 Plan of Corrections of Type A deficiencies \302\267 Granted Waivers (available for review) \302\267 Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269) The following were inspected in the indoor activity space: \302\267 Classroom are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment \302\267 Drinking water is available inside through water dispenser in each classroom as well as individual sports bottles \302\267 Sign in/Sign out procedure was reviewed and meets regulation requirements (Manual sign in and out) \302\267 There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher that meet statutory requirements \302\267 Cubbies available for storage of individual child\342\200\231s personal belongings and/or bedding School age component is separate from other components. It has its own room with bathrooms and sinks Facility shall provide AM/PM snacks and lunch during full day sessions, food is prepared in the kitchen and shall be delivered to each classroom, during half day sessions PM snacks shall be provided. Facility staff provides Pick up services from the surrounding schools. Facility has a 9 passenger van shall be used for transportation. Designated driver shall complete the Defensive Driving class to ensure the safety of the children. (Page-2) The indoor activity space was measured and is as follows: School age room located on the right side of the entrance, front of the lobby area. School age room measurements : 26 X 19'33 = 502'58 square feet Total space: 502'58 divided by 35 = 14'36 ( 14 children) 2 sinks: 30 children 2 toilets: 30 children Sinks and toilets are located inside the school age classroom, observed to be age appropriate and essential items (Toilet papers/ soap/ sanitizers) were observed in the bathroom. School age children shall use the designated yard for outdoor activities, it is located at the end of the Preschool yard. The following were inspected in the outdoor activity space; \302\267 Playground is fully enclosed by an appropriate fencing \302\267 Drinking water is available outdoors by fountain, individual sports bottles \302\267 Outdoor activity space is supplied with age and size appropriate equipment's \302\267 An adequate amount of cushioning material consisting of grass is in place \302\267 Adequate shade is provided by canvas canopy on top of play structures) Total outdoor yard: 66'42 X 32 = 2125'44 Total space : 2125'44 divided by 75= 28'34 ( 28 children) Based on Indoor / Outdoor Measurements/ Sink & toilet availability, facility has sufficient space to accommodate the requested capacity of 14 school age children ages 6-12 years old in one designated room. Fire clearance has been approved for the requested capacity of 14 school age children. (Page-3) LPA discussed with the applicant/facility representative 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. 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 . Director has completed the required Health and Safety Lead Poisoning training. Applicant/facility representative 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/facility representative 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 The facility was in compliance with Title 22 requirements at the time of the inspection. Based on today\342\200\231s measurements, and the sink and toilet availability, this center has sufficient indoor and outdoor activity space to support the requested capacity of 14 (School age children) . LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian 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\342\200\231s file. Facility is in process of completing the water testing requirement, upon completion a report shall be submitted. 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