Pre-licensing visit·March 4, 2022

Application Specialist (AS) Mai Lor, and Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kelly Ferrara and Amanda Sutter met with Applicant Scott Edmiston and Director Brittany Harris for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing change of ownership inspection. This is a change of ownership from Growing Brilliant (#31320579). Applicant request a preschool license to serve 96 preschool children from age two to entry into first grade and 12 toddlers ages 18-36 months under the toddler option program. Total requested capacity is 108 children. Census included 85 preschool and 10 staff. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The fire clearance was granted on 02/22/2022. AS reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Applicant acknowledges that the following documents must be posted at all times: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, Effects of Lead Exposure, car seat poster, menus, and daily schedule. Applicant stated the facility will provide AM/PM snack, and a lunch for infants who are transitioning to solid food. Applicant stated parents will provide milk and formula for the younger infants. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are five classrooms: Toddler Option Classroom, Twos 1 (ages 2-3), Preschool (ages 3-4), Pre-K (ages 4-5), and Junior K (ages 4-6). AS and LPAs observed sufficient amount of age- appropriate equipment, toys, tables, and cubbies and hooks. There is a kitchen to support the food service equipped with a stove and refrigerator. There is a first aid kit in each classroom. Applicant stated medications will stored in the office. Applicant stated there are no firearms or weapon on the premises. Applicant stated indoor and outdoor drinking water is provided via water coolers with individualized water bottles. AS and LPAs observed carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. AS and LPAs observed an electronic sign-in/sign-out system. (Report continued on subsequent LIC 809) AS and LPA measured all five classrooms. The total classroom space contains a total of 4449.43 square feet, which will accommodate the requested capacity for 96 preschool children and 12 toddlers under the Toddler Option Program . There is a total of 10 toilets (two toilets are not available for use) and 16 sinks available for children to use in the facility. There is a separate private restroom for the staff. Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the office and will use the staff restroom, if necessary. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is an outdoor activity space for preschool and for Toddler Option children. The outdoor play area is surrounded by a fence that is at least four feet tall. The preschool yard is separated from the infant play yard and the Toddler Option play yard by a wrought iron fence. The preschool playground has a play structure that is anchored to the ground. AS and LPAs did not observe a safety label. AS and LPAs observed woodchips used as cushioned under climbing structures. Applicant was reminded that children are to use age appropriate toys and equipment. AS and LPA observed sufficient amount of age appropriate equipment and toys. There are shaded areas supplied by trees and overhangs. AS and LPA measured the outdoor space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 9311.95 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 96 preschool children and 12 toddlers under the Toddler Option Program. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). AS discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. AS discussed with Applicant any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days. This facility plans to provide 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. 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 . (Report continued on subsequent LIC 809) LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 licensee 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. Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. Licensee was encouraged to visit the Department website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for child care updates, current forms, legislation and regulation information. A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request. 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. The following items are required before a license will be issued: 1. Revised fire clearance 2. Pending Licensing Program Manager’s final review Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Applicant, Scott Edmiston and Brittany Harris.