Pre-licensing visit·February 17, 2022

Application Specialist (AS) Mai Lor and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeremey McClain met with Applicant Scott Edmiston and Director Jenny Aguilar for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing change of ownership inspection. This is a change of ownership from Growing Brilliant (#313620528). Applicant request a school-age license to serve 26 school-age children enrolled in Kindergarten and above. Census included two children and one staff. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The fire clearance was granted on 12/27/2021. Applicant acknowledges that the following documents must be posted at all times: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, Effects of Lead Exposure, car seat poster, menus, and daily schedule. AS and LPA provided and discussed LIC311A and the forms that must be in each child's and each staff member's file. The facility will provide lunch and AM/PM snacks. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are two school-age classrooms. AS and LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, and cubbies and hooks. There is a kitchen to support the food service equipped with a stove and refrigerator. There is a first aid kit in each classroom. Applicant stated medications will stored in the classrooms. Applicant stated there are no firearms or weapon on the premises. Applicant stated indoor and outdoor drinking water is provided via water coolers or water pitchers with individualized water bottles. AS and LPA observed a carbon monoxide in the kitchen. AS and LPA observed an electronic sign-in/sign-out system. (Report continues on subsequent LIC 809) AS and LPA measured the classroom space. The total classroom space contains a total of 939.7566 square feet, which will accommodate the requested capacity for 26 school-age children . There is a total of 12 toilets and 19 sinks available for children to use in the facility, which there are two private bathrooms with four toilets and four sinks designated for school-age children. There is a separate private restroom for the staff. Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the office and will use the staff restroom, if necessary. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is an outdoor activity space for preschool. The outdoor play area is surrounded fence that is at least four feet tall. The preschool yard is separated from the infant a by a chain linked fence. There are two play structures (one for the preschool and one for the school-age children) anchored to the ground without safety labels. AS and LPA observed woodchips used as cushioned under climbing structures. Applicant was reminded that children are to use age appropriate toys and equipment. AS and LPA observed sufficient amount of age appropriate equipment and toys. There are shaded areas supplied by trees. AS and LPA measured the outdoor space. AS and LPA measured the outdoor space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 29,031.95 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 26 school-age children. AS discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. AS discussed with Applicant any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days. Prior to this inspection, AS emailed Effects of Lead Exposure brochure and Provider Notice Information (PIN) 21-21 (Release of the Written Directives for Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Centers per AB 2370). AS and LPA reviewed lead testing requirement and COVID-19 technical assistance with the applicant. (Report continues on subsequent LIC 809) This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services - IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manuel - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Section 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 Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. Licensee was encouraged to visit the Department website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for child care updates, current forms, legislation and regulation information. A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request. The following items are required before a license will be issued: 1. Shared playground waiver 2. Pending Licensing Program Manager Keven Peter\342\200\231s final review Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Applicant, Scott Edmiston.