Pre-licensing visit·September 18, 2024

On the above noted date and time , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Diana Brasel conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a change of ownership application. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative Jennifer Morris Director of Operations . Applicant is requesting to be licensed for a total capacity of 216, 36 infant children ages 6 weeks - 24 months, 131 pre-school children ages 2 through 5 years of age, and 49 school-age children age 6 - 13 years of age. Days and Hours of operation will be Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 6:30 pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Jennifer Morris that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Jennifer Morris stated that they will be stored in the directors back office. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in the laundry room. Each classroom will maintain a disaster kit and small first aid kit. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in each classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the front lobby. Children will be signed in and out in front lobby using Brightwheel. Sign in and sign out documents will be maintained if needed. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured for infant 1410.65 (36) children, preschool 4628.77 (131) children, and school-age 1743.23 (49 children). LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via water coolers, water bottles, and disposable cups if needed. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance is pending, see correction needed. LPA observed a total of 4 sinks, 4 toilets, 3 changing tables available for infant children, 15 sinks, 8 toilets for pre-school, and 5 sinks, 4 toilets for school-age. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity for all components. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the administrative office. Facility will provide breakfast, lunch, and pm snack using the Renu Hope Foundation food program. The kitchen area currently includes 6 burner stove, sink, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, convection oven, and dishwasher. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via a locked door. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing wrought iron and brick wall is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for infant 1406.43, preschool 9927.01, and school-age 11377.03, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. A waiver will be needed for the infant component for a time scheduled shared playground due to outdoor square footage, which currently measured for 18 children the facility is requesting 36 children. Shade is provided via canopies, permanent canopy structures, and trees on all playgrounds. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There are age appropriate structures on all playgrounds that are all properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by infant, artificial turf, preschool and school-age is wood chips. Drinking water is available via water fountains. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Facility representative Jennifer Morris 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). 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.” APPLICANT WILL WAIT UNTIL FACILITY OPENS TO DETERMINE IMS NEEDS: 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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 [applicant, licensee, or 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. 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. The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: 1. A granted Fire clearance shall be obtained prior to licensure. 2. A granted waiver will be needed for the infant play ground to use a time schedule. Facility Representative Jennifer Morris understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative.