Pre-licensing visit·October 24, 2024

On 10/24/2024 at 11:45 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Griselda Castellon and LPA Diana Brasel conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a New Single License/Change of Location. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative Maria Kehl Program Director and Tayler Elms Program Site Supervisor. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 60 preschoolers 2.9 through 5 years old in classrooms 1, 2, 3, and 4. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Maria Kehl that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. Per Maria Kehl the facility will not accept medications per parent handbook and facility policy. A fully equipped first aid kit is located outside in the play area and smaller first aid kits in each classroom. Carbon monoxide detectors are located in every classroom (1,2,3, and 4). All required licensing documents were observed posted in the reception area. Children will be signed in and out in the reception area. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 4,142.10 sq ft, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 60 Children LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Preschool toys are safe with no sharp edges, splinters, or points, nor made of small parts that can present a choking hazard. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via filtered water, drinking fountain and disposable cups. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 09/20/2024. LPA observed a total of 8 sinks and 8 toilets available for children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 60 children. There are multiple separate staff restrooms equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the nurse office next to one of the staff restrooms. Facility will provide breakfast, lunch and PM snack. The kitchen area currently includes 2 refrigerators, freezer, dishwasher, multiple sinks, stove with oven, grill with oven, convection oven, and a microwave. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed to be free of rodents and/or vermin. Food will be observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via locked door. The facility currently has a brick wall surrounding the playground area with iron gates which is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 7,813.36 sq ft, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via permanent built in awning and a permanent built in canopy cover on the playground. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. Located on the playground is a climbing structure with manufacture recommendation of 2-5 years of age. All equipment is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climbers provided via sand. Drinking water is available via filtered water in a pitcher with disposable cups in the playground. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playgrounds to be inaccessible to children. Facility Representative Maria Kehl was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA reviewed 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. Maria Kehl 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated 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) or (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 Maria Kehl 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. 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. No corrections are needed. LPA Brasel will obtain STD850 to reflect updated age range. A license for 60 preschool children will be granted upon a final file review. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Maria Kehl.