Pre-licensing visit·June 20, 2024

Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arianna Manabat, LPA Stephanie Piring, and Licensing Program Manager Mai Lor met with the Applicant Neveen Ali for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing inspection. Also present during this inspection is board president Dale Hamad. Applicant requests to serve two half-day programs which will serve 48 preschool children ages two years to entry into kindergarten during the hours of Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 3:00pm, and 48 school-age children ages enrolled in kindergarten to 17 years old during the hours of operation of Monday - Friday from 3:30pm - 6:30pm. The facility submitted a transition plan detailing a plan for the transition between the preschool and school age program. The applicant acknowledges that during transition time from one age component to another age component, the children cannot be co-comingled, and ratio and visual supervision must be maintained at all times. The applicant acknowledges there must be age-appropriate equipment during each session specific to the the age component. The facility will provide morning and afternoon snacks. The parents will be responsible for bringing the children's lunch. LPAs 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. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are four classrooms (classroom #1,#2, #3, #4) inside the facility that will be utilized by both preschool and school age component during different times of the day. LPAs observed that there are preschool supplies currently displayed in the classrooms and that the school-age activities will be rotated out after preschool care has ended at 3:00pm. Applicant stated the program will operate using the Montessori curriculum and the children will utilized both the chairs, tables and floor cushions. During today's visit, LPA Manabat observed additional school-age appropriate chairs available. Report continues on LIC809-C PAGE 2 Finally, LPAs observed that there were not enough cubbies for the amount of children in care and LPAs advised that the Applicant would need to order additional cubbies to meet regulation. There is a first aid kit the office area that will be utilized by all classrooms. The applicant stated that the classrooms will be equipped with walkie-talkies that will communicate to any staff in the office when first aid is needed. First aid will then be delivered to the appropriate classroom. Medications will be stored in the front office in a lock box. LPAs observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children in custodial closet which is locked with a key. The key will be stored in the front office and will only be accessible to staff members. The Applicant stated there are no poisons, bodies of water, or firearms on the premises. LPA Manabat discussed the importance of storing any poisons in a locked area with either a combination or a key lock. LPAs did not observe a functional carbon monoxide detector in the classroom. The applicant is aware that she will have to purchase a functional carbon monoxide detector. LPAs discussed the sign-in/sign-out sheet system and the applicant stated that this will be implemented near the front door. LPA measured the classroom space during today's visit. The classroom space contains a total of 1,694.57 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 48 preschool children from 8:00am - 3:00pm and 48 school age children from 3:30pm - 6:30pm. There are 4 toilets, 2 urinals, and 8 sinks located in the facility . LPAs observed a separate private restroom for the staff located in room 2 . 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 an wrought iron fence that is at least four feet tall . There are two side yards (west and south). The applicant stated yard on the south side will be converted to a garden area for the children. LPAs observed the south side yard with exposed water sprinklers, uneven ground, exposed pipes and tree roots, overgrown shrubs, no transition from the main walkway to the side yard,sewer cleaner is a tripping hazard, there's a gap between the connecting corner fence, debris, and large opening underneath the patio deck. Measurement was taken for the south side yard but not counted towards the outdoor space footage; however, it is subject to review and re-measurement upon completion of the south side yard. Report continues on LIC809-C. PAGE 3 - There is shade provided by trees and overhangs of sides of the building. During today's inspection , LPAs observed a play structure with a label that stated it was to be used for residential purposes only. LPAs advised that this play structure be dismantled and that any play structure erected in lieu of the structure be communicated with licensing. Water is being provided by water jugs and cups that can be refilled by the water fountains that are located in the hallway. There are sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA measured the main outdoor activity space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 1,498.14 square feet , which will not accommodate 48 requested children. The west side yard was not measured. The applicant was advised that an insufficient waiver request may need to be submitted for review to accommodate the capacity. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 LPAs discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times, including in the bathroom; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. LPAs 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, 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. Report continues on LIC809-C PAGE 4 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. 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) The following items are required before a license will be issued: 1. LIC 200A - submit using the most current form 2. LIC 401 - submit for both age component 3. LIC 500 - needs additional teachers 4. LIC 610 - complete section #3 and identify a second temporary relocation site 5. Facility Sketch - identify isolation space, location of transition space between the two age components, and additional yard space 6. Director - submit preventative health and safety training 7. In-service training topic missing for availability of community services and resources 8. Parent handbook - statement of philosophy, purpose, goals, hours of operation, transportation, IMS plan 9. Admission agreement - missing basic services, payment provisions (basic rate, rate for optional services, payor), and 30-day written modification for any rate change 10. A functioning carbon monoxide detector Report continues on LIC809-C PAGE 5 11. Paper towels for the children's restroom 12. Lids on the trash cans 13. Number of Cubbies that will meet the requested capacity 14. Proof that the outdoor play structure has been dismantled. 15. Proof that the outdoor seesaw will be reinforced. 16. Proof of the new fridge being installed in room 2 17. Submittal of the insufficient outdoor waiver request. 18. Proof of the gardening area meeting regulations for children in care 19. Fire clearance follow-up regarding the additional outdoor space Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant, Neveen Ali.