Pre-licensing visit·January 19, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ms. Desai, Ketki conducted an announced on site pre-licensing inspection at the childcare center. It is a new center on the Church premises. LPA met with Facility Administrator Ms. Benitez, Perla who gave a tour of the new Child Care Center. The applicant has requested to provide care and supervision for 70 Pre-school age children 2 to 6 years (Entry into First grade), Monday through Friday 7:00 AM-6:00PM. Full day session from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Part time sessions from 9:00 am -12 PM (Children do not nap during the half day session) or three full days along with Day care options: Before and after care from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM, in the assigned six classrooms. Due to COVID 19, LPA observed representatives wearing face mask, social distancing and following CDC and Dept of Public Health Guidelines. Due to COVID Pandemic parents shall be encouraged to follow the CDC and COVID requirements, children shall be received at the entrance door by the staff, temperatures shall be checked, hands sanitized before they are taken to their 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 Church grounds (Education center building) there is parking lot in front of the building, parents shall access the building from the South entrance. Sign in procedure is a digital Bright Wheel application where parents can use their phones, as well as I-Pads, which are placed in each room for electronic sign in's. All the six classrooms are located on same level with play yards surrounding the building. (Page -1) 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 Medication will be stored in the classrooms 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 and stored in the Director's office. Isolation area is the designated room in the Church Administrative building adjoining the Day care building, which can be accessed through the play yard, or the front entrance of the facility. This room is equipped with a couch and 2 bathrooms, the bathroom has a sign designated for Day care children only, additional linens are available for the sick child. During the time child is waiting to be picked up, Facility staff shall remain with the child. LPA discussed the posting requirements, this posting are posted at the entrance on the left hand side on the parent board. \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 / Activity Schedule \302\267 Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) and Type A deficiencies / Plan of Corrections of Type A deficiencies \302\267 Granted Waivers (available for review) \302\267 Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269) \302\267 COVID Posters. The Administrator's office is adjoining the classroom at the end of the lobby (Page-2) 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 . Facility has access to the new system. 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 Facility has provided the Water testing report for Lead component. The facility was following 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 70 Preschool children in Room # 1 (Purple) Room # 2 (Orange), Room 3 (Pink), Room 4 (Turquoise), Room # 5 (Green) and Room # 6 (Blue). A license will be issued for the capacity of 70 preschool children age 2-6 years old (entry into first grade), in the above rooms Monday to Friday 6:00 AM to 7:00PM after a final review. Fire clearance received from Costa Mesa Fire Authority have approved the requested capacity of 70 Preschool children in the assigned six rooms. (Page 5) Facility Representative Ms. Benitez, Perla 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA reviewed with facility representative Ms. Benitez Perla the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. LPA also discussed the following with Ms, Benitez Perla : Subscribe to CCLD important information 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 platform. 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. A child teacher ratio capacity handout was also shared with the facility representative. 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. (Page-6) 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative Ms. Benitez, Perla