Pre-licensing visit·March 17, 2022

Application Specialist (AS) Mai Lor, and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Ferrara met with Applicant Kelli Vaccaro for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing change of location inspection. The facility was previously licensed under facility #343623632. Present during this inspection were Site Director Megan Ogas and Assistant Director Alex Gray. Applicant request a school age license to serve 75 school age children enrolled in Kindergarten and above. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The fire clearance was granted on 02/23/2022. AS reviewed with applicant 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. 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. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are three school-age classrooms: Classrooms #1, #2, and #3. AS and LPA observed sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, and storage space. There is a first aid kit in each classroom. Applicant stated medications will stored in the office and inaccessible to children. Applicant stated there are no firearms or weapon on the premises. Applicant stated indoor and outdoor drinking water will be provided via sink and individualized water bottles. AS and LPA observed carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. AS and LPA observed an electronic sign-in/sign-out system. (Report continues on subsequent LIC 809) AS and LPA measured the classroom spaces. The total classroom space contains a total of 2941.225 square feet, which will accommodate the requested capacity for 75 school-age children . There are eight toilets and eight sinks on the preschool side, and six toilets and seven sinks on the school age side . 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 children. The outdoor play area is surrounded by a fence that is at least four feet tall. The preschool playground does not have a play structure. 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. Applicant stated additional outdoor equipment have been ordered and are on back ordered. There are shaded areas supplied by sun sail shades and overhangs. AS and LPA measured the outdoor space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 15,585.74 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 75 school-age children. Applicant submitted a shared playground waiver with a rotating schedule. 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 \342\200\223 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 continues on subsequent LIC 809) 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. Lead training and a valid pediatric CPR/First Aid for Megan Ogas 2. Pending Licensing Program Manager\342\200\231s final review Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Applicant, Kelli Vaccaro.