Pre-licensing visit·October 6, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacy Torrence conducted an onsite prelicensing visit at this proposed childcare center. LPA met with Chris Yragui, Licensee and Kathleen Vanderhoff, Director toured center. The applicant has requested to provide care and supervision for children 2 to 6 years of age, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in classrooms: #1, #2, and #3. 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 director\342\200\231s office located by the reception area will serve as the isolation area for ill children temporarily until parents arrive. The staff/adult restroom will be used as the isolation restroom for ill children and is conveniently located to the isolation area. Medication will be stored in the director\342\200\231s office, in a locked and key box, located in a locked cabinet and in the refrigerator, if needed. Medication administration forms were reviewed. First Aid supplies were inspected and is stored in every classroom and one is located on the playground. EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid are current for the director and expires on 08/2022. Director completed the 8-hour Preventative Health Practices and Nutrition Course with Heart Plus, including Lead Training on 06/2021. Licensee completed the 8-hour Preventative Health Practice and Nutrition Course, including Lead Training with The Training Source (EMSA approved) on 04/2021. 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 . Continue on next page (1 of 5) 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, by children bringing their own water bottles from home labeled with their names and the facility will provide refills \302\267 Sign in/Sign out procedure was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. \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 and will be taken home weekly to be washed. \302\267 Napping equipment shall be stored in the hallway Center policy is that parents will provide AM snack, lunch, and PM snack. Center will have extra snacks for the children, if needed. Evaluator reviewed Title 22 Sections 101227 with applicant and that the licensee is ultimately responsible to provide adequate, nourishing food. 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) \302\267 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Poster (recommended) \302\267 Shaken Baby Syndrome Poste r (recommended) Continue on next page (2 of 5) Updated face covering guidance was provided and director was to continue to message the \342\200\234Three W\342\200\231s\342\200\235: Wash your hands. Watch your physical distance. Wear a mask. This face covering guidance is for all individuals 2 years and older, except for the exceptions (child\342\200\231s development, medical exemptions, etc.) that are outlined by CDPH. Important COVID-19 resources and links were provided: \302\267 CDC Student become sick diagnosis flowchart \302\267 CDC Example of Routine Childcare disinfecting \302\267 CDC Stop the Spread of Germs poster \302\267 COVID-19 General Guidance Cleaning/Disinfecting in Childcare facilities: \302\267 COVID-19 Update Guidance Childcare Programs/Providers link: https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-childcare.pdf \302\267 CCLD COVID-19 Licensed childcare and facilities and provider FAQs link: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/child-care-licensing/covid-19-child-care-resources/faqs-for-licensed-child-care-facilities-and-providers Safe, free, and effective COVID-19 vaccines are now available to everyone age 16 and up. Every Californian can sign up at myturn.ca.gov or call (833) 422-4255 to get their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian 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 activity space to support the capacity of 55. Limiting factor for capacity is inside and outside activity space. Continue on next page (4 of 5) The indoor activity space was measured and is as follows: Room #101: 29.06 x 19.01 = 552 sqft Room #102: 34.11 x 16.05 = 547 sqft Room #103: 34.02 x 25.05 = 852- 6(incumbered space 2.1 x 2.7) 846 sqft Total 1,945 sqft divided by 35 = 55 children Total children toilets and sinks: Toilets: 5 x 15 = 75 children Sinks: 9 x 15 = 135 children LPA discussed with the 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. Facility representative was advised the children's bedding must be stored individually and may not touch another children's bedding. 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 children bringing their own water bottle from home labeled with their names. \302\267 Outdoor activity space is supplied with age and size appropriate equipment, climbing equipment \302\267 An adequate amount of cushioning material consisting of wood chips which is in place under the play equipment \302\267 Adequate shade is provide mature trees, canopy, and pop-ups on the patio Total outdoor activity space was measure and is as follows: Preschool Playground: 78 x 44 = 3,432 sqft . Patio: : 38 x 18= 684 sqft Total: 4,116 sqft divided by 75 = 55 children Continue on next page (3 of 5) A license will be issued for the capacity of 55 after a final review. The facility representative will be notified if any additional information is required. Facility representative 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 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 re ceived by the Licensing office within 15 business days. End of Report