Pre-licensing visit·February 2, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Ana Noble conducted a pre-licensing inspection, February 2, 2023 at 9:21 am for a proposed Preschool-change in ownership. The days and hours of operation will be: 6:00 am -6:00 pm. LPA met with Deanne McCashland, Applicant and Suriati Cafaro, Director who led a tour of the facility at 9:50 AM. The facility was toured inside and out, and the following was observed: · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment · Drinking fountain and children own drinking containers, supply drinking water in the indoor activity space · Playground is enclosed by a different types of fencing-brick wall, wrought iron and chain link fence. · Outdoor activity area is supplied with age and size appropriate equipment · There are no accessible bodies of water present. If wading pools or similar products are used, they must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · An adequate amount of cushioning material wood mulch is in place under play equipment · Adequate shade is provided by permanently installed canopy. · Drinking water is provided in the outdoor play area by water dispenser and children's own dispensers or disposable cups provided if needed. · Food preparation area is equipped with refrigerator, sink with hot and cold running water, storage area, utensils, and adequate amount of food supplies · The office area is located near the entrance-upon entering the facility to the right hands side. · Director office will serve as the isolation area for ill children temporarily until parents arrive · There is a working telephone located in the facility. · Medication will be stored in the Director's office which is inaccessible to children · Storage area for toxins and poisons is locked, located in laundry room. · Medication administration forms were reviewed. · First Aid kit is complete with all required items. · Sign in/Sign out records was reviewed and meets regulation requirements · Parent Board located in front of the kitchen before going out to the court yard with all required forms. · Carbon Monoxide Detector located each classroom and director's office. Measurements were taken and the following was determined: Preschool Indoor Activity Areas: LPA has determined that there is sufficient space to accommodate 146 children. Preschool Bathroom Fixtures 10 toilets x 15 = 150 children 20 sinks x 15 = 300 children Preschool Outdoor Activity Area: LPA has determined that there is sufficient space to accommodate 144 children. Limiting factor for preschool capacity is the Fire Clearance granted on 1/17/2023. Preschool capacity is limited to 144 children. During the inspection, the following was reviewed with Facility Representative Suriati Cafaro: · Component II Orientation was completed · The applicant was informed of their reporting requirements and provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov · The importance of checking for recalled infant (children) devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant (children) devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. · Provider Information Notice (PIN) 22-20-CCP: Resources and Requirements on Lead Testing in Child Care · LPA reviewed Incidental Medical Services (IMS). For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP . A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department if the facility will provide the services. 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 · The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200. 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, 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. A review of staff records on 2/1/2023 indicates that the applicant and/or designated individual who is required to have caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The applicant can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov LPA reviewed with Facility representative the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. 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. There are NO items needing to be completed/corrected prior to license being issued: The application will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 144 children . As agreed upon by facility representative. If all corrections are approved and facility licensed, you must have the drinking water outlets used for drinking and cooking tested for lead and post the results within 180 days of licensure. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Facility representative.