Pre-licensing visit·July 31, 2024

On the above noted date and time , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Diana Brasel conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new preschool license. Upon arrival, LPA met with f acility representative Julia Chukumerije Program Manager, Noemi Steil Site Supervisor, Arlene Molina Asst. Director, Shannon Rodriguez Program Manager . Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 16 preschoolers ages 3-5 in room #01/#50, #01 is the am session and #50 is the pm session. Hours of operation will be 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed facility representative Julia Chukumerije that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Noemi Steil Site Supervisor stated that they will stored in locked backpacks in the classroom inaccessible to children. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in classroom #01/#50. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in the classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the entrance hallway. Children will be signed in and out in the classroom. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 770.93 , which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 16 Children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via filtered bottle water and disposable paper cups. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There is a pool located on the apartment complex property which is adjacent to the site and can be seen from the playground and has appropriate fencing. There are no weapons kept at the site. Fire clearance was granted on 04/30/2024 for 16 children ages 3-5 only. LPA observed a total of 4 sinks and 4 toilets available for children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 16 children. There are two staff/adult separate restrooms equipped with toilets and sinks. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the Site Supervisors office. Meals will be delivered to the facility weekly by Unity Meals, the facility will provide breakfast and lunch to am session. Lunch and snack will be provided to the pm session. The kitchen area currently includes convection oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, and sinks. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via a locked closet. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is a brick wall and plexiglass is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 4115.52 , which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via large canopies. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children ages 2-5 (manufacture is Landscape Structures) which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by rubber matting . Drinking water is available via a water jug and disposable cups . LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Facility representative Julia Chukumerije was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. 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 building was Constructed in year of 2022, lead testing will not be required) Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers: Facility representative and site supervisor 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. 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) 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 . Review of records to be maintained - Child Care Centers: LPA reviewed with facility representative and site supervisor 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. MyChildCarePlan.org--Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Home: Facility supervisor 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. Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: 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 platforms. 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 corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: 1. Proof of installation of a gate/separation to enclose the kitchen shall be provided. 2. All required documents for Arlene Molina Assistant. Director shall be submitted. 3. All previously submitted documents that show Jacquelyn Green shall be updated to show the change to Arlene Molina current Assistant Director. Facility Representative Julia Chukumerije Program Manager understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the f acility representative Julia Chukumerije Program Manager, Shannon Rodriguez Program Manager . and Jessica Garcia Deputy Director.