Pre-licensing visit·July 24, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Ana Noble conducted a pre-licensing inspection this date for a proposed Preschool Program. The days and hours of operation will be: Monday-Friday 7:00 am-3:30 pm. LPA met with Kathleen Israelsen who led a tour of the facility at 2:30 AM. The facility was toured inside and out, and the following was observed: \302\267 Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment \302\267 Water dispenser/pitcher and disposable cups, supply drinking water in the indoor activity space \302\267 Playground is enclosed by a chain link fence. \302\267 Outdoor activity area is supplied with age and size appropriate equipment \302\267 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. \302\267 An adequate amount of cushioning material rubber padding is in place under play equipment \302\267 Adequate shade is provided by canopy. \302\267 Drinking water is provided in the outdoor play area by water fountain. \302\267 Elementary School cafeteria provides the meals. Food preparation area is equipped with refrigerator, sink with hot and cold running water, storage area, utensils, and adequate amount of food supplies \302\267 The office area is located near at the entrance of the elementary school administrative building. \302\267 Quiet corner/Staff area will serve as the isolation area for ill children temporarily until parents arrive. \302\267 There is a working telephone located in the facility. \302\267 Medication will be stored in the cabinet above the sink in lock box which is inaccessible to children. \302\267 Storage area for toxins and poisons is locked, located in classroom under the sink. \302\267 Medication administration forms were reviewed \302\267 First Aid kit is complete with all the required items. \302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements \302\267 Parent Board located at the entrance near the door with all required forms. \302\267 Carbon Monoxide Detector located above the drink fountain. Measurements were taken and the following was determined: Preschool Indoor Activity Areas- LPA has determined that there is sufficient space to accommodate 24 children. Bathroom Fixtures 3 toilets x 15 = 45 children 4 sinks x 15 = 60 children Preschool Outdoor Activity Area: LPA has determined that there is sufficient space to accommodate 24 children. A waiver for sharing playground/restroom with elementary children outdoor activity space is pending approval Limiting factor for Preschool is the requested capacity. The Fire Clearance inspection was conducted on July 13, 2023. However, LPA Noble has not received the Fire Clearance, STD 850 from the Fire Department. Preschool capacity is limited to 24 children. Applicant was reminded 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. LPA also informed applicant of the importance of checking for recalled devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information, see www.ccld.ca.gov When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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 LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Forms/Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. LPA also informed applicant 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. On this date, 6/29/2023, The California Attorney General \342\200\223 Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California\342\200\231s Megan\342\200\231s Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility address. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. Applicant 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 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. During the inspection, the following was reviewed with Facility Representative/Designee: \302\267 The applicant was informed of their reporting requirements and provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov \302\267 The importance of checking for recalled 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. \302\267 Provider Information Notice (PIN) 22-20-CCP: Resources and Requirements on Lead Testing in Child Care \302\267 The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200. 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). Before licensure, the following needs to be corrected/completed: 1. Fire Clearance, STD850 from the Fire Department. 2. Waiver approval for shared playground and Elementary Restroom (Girls). Once all corrections have been made, with proof sent to licensing, the application will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 24 children . As agreed, upon by facility representative, Kathleen Israelsen, all corrections are due within 30 days. If not received within 30 days from the date of this report, the application will be denied. 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 the applicant, Kathleen Israelsen.