Pre-licensing visit·December 17, 2024

Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arianna Manabat met with Applicant Puneet Nathani for the purpose of a pre-licensing inspection. The Licensee is requesting a capacity of 12 infant children ages 0-24 months and 48 preschool children ages two years to entry into first grade. The program currently operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The fire clearance was granted and received on 11/25/2024 by Michelle Toledo of the Folsom Fire Department. LPA informed the Licensee that the facility will be converted to a single child care center license under one facility number 343626092 , therefore LPA Manabat will be closing the current preschool facility number 343624745 . LPA reviewed the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted with the Licensee. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the Regional Director 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. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are three preschool classrooms and one infant classroom room located inside of the facility. LPA Manabat observed a sufficient amount of equipment, toys, napping cots, tables, chairs, and cubbies for all classrooms. There is a first aid kit in the kitchen area. Medications will be stored in the office. LPA observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Director stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. LPA observed water bottles being used in the classroom. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector in the facility. LPA observed an electronic sign-in/sign-out system. CONTINUED ON LIC PAGE 2............ PAGE 2: The preschool classrooms contain a total of 2250.06 square feet which will accommodate Licensee’s request for 48 preschoolers. There are four sinks and four toilets fully accessible and functional to children in care.. LPA Manabat observed a separate restroom for staff located inside the open floor preschool classroom. 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. The Infant space contains 588.36 square feet which will accommodate the Licensee's request for 12 infant children. There is a sink in arms reach of the changing table. The facility representative understands that the sink is portable and needs to be kept in operation. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is one outdoor area on the property for both components. The outdoor play area is fenced with a rod-iron fence that is at least four feet tall. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There is no built-in play structure observed at this time. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are shaded areas supplied by trees. LPA Manabat used measurements taken from last year's pre-licensing. There is 1,832 square feet available for outdoor space. The applicant has submitted a insufficient and shared space waiver for the infant and preschool programs. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). 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) 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 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. LPA discussed with Director 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. Report continues on LIC809-C page 3....... PAGE 3 Director 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. Director 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Puneet Nathani. The following item is required before a license will be issued: 1. Pending manager approval. 2. Pending the shared and insufficient outdoor waiver.