Pre-licensing visit·July 28, 2022

Application Specialist (AS) Alecia Sifuentes met with Applicant, Sithumini (Situ) Millawabandara for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing inspection. Applicant requests an infant license to serve 8 infant children from birth to two years of age. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The fire clearance was granted and received on 7/27/2022. The facility will be providing breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Parents will provide formula, breast milk, and baby food for their children. 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. AS discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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. AS 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. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is one infant classroom. AS observed a sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, chairs, high chairs, and one cribs. Applicant stated she has a second crib and it still needs to be assembled. Applicant acknowledges there will be a maximum of 2 infant under 12 months old, due to available cribs. There is a first aid kit located in the kitchen. Medications will be stored in the kitchen cabinet. AS observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Applicant stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Applicant stated there will be a water pitcher and cups available in the classroom. AS observed a functional carbon monoxide detector in the classroom. AS observed a sign-in/sign-out binder. Report continues on LIC809-C. AS observed that the nap area is not divided with a four foot wall partition. Applicant stated that they can install one. AS measured the possible activity area. The total classroom space contains a total of 215.71 square feet, which will only accommodate 6 infant children. There is one sink for the children, and a separate private restroom for the staff. AS observed a changing table within arm's reach of a sink. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the office area and will use the staff restroom, if necessary. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is one outdoor area on the property. The outdoor play area is fenced with a wrought iron fence that is at least four feet tall. Applicant has requested a Shared Outdoor Space Waiver. AS observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are shaded areas supplied an overhang and one umbrella. Applicant stated that they plan to install a retractable canopy. AS measured the outdoor activity space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 2,987.59 square feet, which will accommodate 6 infant children. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). 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 LIC809-C. 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. Applicant 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. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Sithumini Millawabandara. The following items are required before a license will be issued: 1. Updated LIC200A 2. Updated granted fire clearance (STD850) 3. Nap room wall partition 4. Remaining paperwork 5. Second pre-licensing inspection 6. Final file review from Licensing Program Manager