Pre-licensing visit·May 10, 2024

On the above noted date and time Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Brasel arrived at the facility to conduct a follow-up Pre-licensing visit. LPA met with Program Director Carmela Garnica, reviewed and inspected the corrections needed. As of this date, the facility will be using what has been identified as the infant playground A for both the infant and toddler component. The playground identified as Toddler Option B playground on sketch currently will not be used until all needed work is completed. Carmela Garnica understands prior to using the Toddler Playground B, the department will need to be contacted and the playground cleared prior to using. The outdoor facility sketch was updated at time of visit. LPA took measurements for the now divided infant playground, which is now labeled as Infant playground A and toddler option B playground, each program has access to the identified section from their identified classrooms, Infant A and Toddler Option B. The facility has added a mesh net fencing to separate the playground. A capacity of 24 Infants ages 6 months - 2 years of age and 12 Toddler Option children ages 18 months - 36 months has been requested. The infant program has 7 cribs located in the napping area. The following corrections were needed from the original pre-licensing visit conducted on 04/09/2024. 1. Proof that the infant wall is 4 feet in ALL areas. 2. Proof of the completed parent board with all Licensing required postings. 3. Proof that all debris and weeds have been removed from both outdoor playgrounds. 4. Proof that all holes (sprinklers) located on the infant playground have been filled. 5. Proof that the Edison and Water utility access area on the infant playground have been made inaccessible. 6. Proof of completion that the play equipment has been installed onto both outdoor playgrounds, infant and toddler option. 7. Proof that all outlet covers that are accessible to children have been covered. 8. Proof that all room dividers have been anchored to the wall. 9. Proof that all children's cubbies have been anchored to the wall. 10. Proof that the laundry room, kitchen, and changing room have been made inaccessible. 11. Proof that the hot water heater closet has been latched or locked. 12. Proof that the kitchen serving counter has been constructed to not be a hazard. 13. Proof that their is sufficient food for children in care. 14. Proof that the teachers area in the toddler option room has been made inaccessible. LPA Brasel verified all needed corrections from the 04/09/2024 visit have been completed at time of visit. The Infant playground A and Toddler Option playground B is fully enclosed with chain link fencing and one wall is a block wall that is at least four feet high. The total square footage for the outdoor activity space for Infant playground A is 3591.12, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity, and the Toddler option B is 3209.50, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via permanent shade structure. Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers: Facility representative 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, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm” Review of records to be maintained - Child Care Centers: “LPA reviewed with the LIC 311A on 04/09/2024, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.” Safe Sleep (for infant centers)– Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: “LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 04/09/2024 and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/ , and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.” MyChildCarePlan.org--Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Home: Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. “ Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: “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 platforms. 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. Exit interview conducted, report was reviewed with the facility representative Carmela Garnica, and a copy of the report was provided. LPA, D. Brasel will submit the application for licensure approval.