Pre-licensing visit·September 1, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst's (LPAs) Thompson-Miller and Maddox met with Applicant/Owner/Director Claudia Garcia for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing inspection for a Preschool component (request to have 13 children). Ms. Garcia is also pending the Infant (367760032) and School-Age (367750033) components on the premises. A tour of the facility was conducted inside and outside. The tour included Office space, Kitchen, One Staff Room with Bathroom, One Preschool Bathroom with 3 toilets and 3 sinks, One Preschool classroom and the outside play area. Days/hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 6am to 6:30pm. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE : Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Center will use water pitchers with disposable cups. Indoor activity space for infants and School Age children are physically separate from space used by Preschool classroom. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, all potential hazardous that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored and inaccessible to children (Staff Bathroom). The isolation area (located in the front office area) is equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day. HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Medications will be kept in a locked box (front office area). A refrigerator shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration. Center has developed plan to implement and to record the administration of prescription medication and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given. There is a Carbon Monoxide, Smoke detector and Fire Extinguisher (2A10BC) in the classroom. LPA Maddox has verified Qualifications for Director including Lead Poisoning training, mandated reporter and current Operations and Records Keeping. Pesticides and other similar toxic substances will not be stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored. Center utilizes a private pest control company. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances will be stored in areas separate from food supplies. Incidental Medical Services was discussed. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Center will post Signs throughout the center with regards to the local health department; information on child passenger restraint systems; hand washing, screenings for staff and children and facial coverings. LPA's provided consultation on the following: Inspection Authority; COVID-19 Hand Washing Best Practices Lead Flyer Unusual Incidents CCL Website- Provider Information Notices (PIN's) Bathroom Classroom bathroom which contains three toilets and three sinks is located outside adjacent to the building. The restroom has adequate toilet paper and paper towels available. Center has a separate staff bathroom located adjacent to the entrance and will be used as isolation bathroom for ill children. Sign-in and Out Procedure: Center will utilize an electronic (ProCare Connect) sign in and out procedure, center has the capability of producing hard copies if needed. Napping Center will utilize cots for children to nap on. Cots will be used for the children. Director/Owner shall ensure Napping equipment will be arranged so that each child has access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children. Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. Outdoor The entire yard is under contruction (brick wall on one side); currently there is sand underneath swing equipment on the play yard; one drinking fountain available, per Director/Owner children bring their own water bottle (labelled), water dispenser and cups are available. LPAs highly discourages the usage of water fountains due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Meals : At this time, Center will provide meals (breakfast, snack, lunch). Measurements according to facility sketch submitted: Preschool Room: 454 square feet 454/35 = 12.971 Total inside activity space for Preschool = 13 Preschool Children Outdoor Space Preschool: 3244/75 = 43.25 Total outdoor activity space for Preschool = 43 Bathroom: One classroom (three toilets and three sinks) Pending fire clearance verification by CCL. The facility is still under construction and not ready to receive children. Center Preschool is not ready for licensure and requested an additional 60 days to complete due to COVID-19 backlog ordering of equipment, furnishings and supplies. Exit interview was conducted. This report was read and a copy provided to Claudia Garcia.ovide