Pre-licensing visit·November 4, 2021

This is a change of ownership application. Facility is currently operating. Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kim Leung and Elyse Jones conducted a prelicensing inspection at the facility this date on 11/4/2021. Upon arrival, LPAs met with applicant representative DeAnne McCashland and facility director Tammi Renfro. LPA toured proposed school-age child care center, inside and out. The days and hours of operation will be: Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 6:30pm. Measurements of the indoor and outdoor activity space are on file. School-Age Indoor Activity Areas LPA has determined that there is sufficient space to accommodate the requested capacity. School-Age Bathroom Fixtures 2 toilets x 15 = 30 children 3 sinks x 15 = 45 children School-Age Outdoor Activity Area: LPA has determined that there is sufficient space to accommodate the requested capacity Limiting factor for preschool capacity is indoor activity space. Preschool capacity is limited to 24 children per applicant's request. The following was observed: \302\267 Classroom is adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment Drinking water indoor is provided by use of Brita and disposable cups. The drinking fountain on the playground provides drinking water during outdoor activities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the facility is filling up the disposable cups for the children as a safety measure. \302\267 Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences \302\267 Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment \302\267 There are no swimming pools or water fountains present at this time. Applicant and director understand that all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. \302\267 An adequate amount of cushioning material (rubber filler) is in place under play equipment \302\267 Adequate shade is provided by shade structures. \302\267 Kitchen is equipped with refrigerator, sink with hot and cold running water, dish washer, storage area, utensils, and adequate amount of food supplies. However, at this time hot water is not immediately available at the sink. Applicant and director agreed to resolve the issue and make running immediately hot water available in the kitchen. \302\267 The office area is located at the front and will serve as the isolation area for ill children temporarily until parents arrive \302\267 The ladies' bathroom in the hallway is also used as the isolation bathroom and is conveniently located to the isolation area \302\267 Medications are stored in the staff lounge and are secured in a locked boxes. \302\267 The applicant states that they plan to provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS) at this time. A written plan including IMS is required. \302\267 First Aid kit is complete \302\267 Electronic sign in/out that each of the authorized representatives is assigned a unique PIN for checking in and out children. Facility uses paper sign in/out in at the same time. \302\267 Component II Orientation was completed during this inspection \302\267 The applicant was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov \302\267 Applicant and director agreed to logon Guardian to associate all staff members to this application. \302\267 The applicant has been informed that all employees must be associated to the facility. If the licensee fails to have proof of a fingerprint clearance or fails to associate a previously cleared individual to the facility, a civil penalty of $100.00, per day the person has been present, will be assessed. The first violation is subject to the penalty for up to five days. If there is a subsequent violation in a 12-month period, the fine will continue for up to 30 days. The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov \302\267 The applicant was advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. If a serious violation is cited, a copy of the licensing report (LIC809 or LIC9099) must be posted for 30 days. The following was also reviewed and discussed: This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 . \302\267 For more information on SIDS and Safe Sleep Environments, please visit: California Department of Public Health \342\200\223 California SIDS Program: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/pages/default.aspx AAP \342\200\223 Safe Sleep Campaign: http://www.healthychildcare.org/sids/html AAP-Free Training: Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Early Education and Child Care: http://shop.aap.org/Reducing-the-Risk-of-SIDS-in-Early-Education-and-Child-Care And Caring for our Children, Safe Sleep Practices and SIDS/Suffocation Risk Reduction: http://cfoc/nrckids/org/standardview/spccol/safe_sleep Updated information was provided to the applicant on LIC809 Facility Evaluation Report dated 11/5/2021 for the preschool program, facility #364846082. An exit interview was conducted and during the interview, facility director Tammi Renfro confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address. The following items need to be completed/corrected prior to a license being issued: 1. Submit LIC401 Monthly Operating Statement to include budget for First Aid supplies and fee to renew the license. 2. Submit in-service training calendar for the first year of operation with topics. 3. Facility sketch with names of each room and location of the playground. 4. Plan of operation to include incidental medical Services (IMS). 5. Make running immediately hot water available in the kitchen. A fire clearance is on file. Once the correction has been made, with proof sent to licensing, the application will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 24 children, ages 5 to 12. As agreed upon by the applicant, all corrections are due within 30 days. If not received within 30 days from the date of this report, the application will be denied. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the applicant on this date. COVID-19 RAST (Rapid Assistance Support Team) inspection was conducted this date during the same visit. Self-Assessment on file. A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years.