Pre-licensing visit·August 2, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA's) Maddox met with Rashon Reyes, Owner today for the purpose of conducting an announced Pre-Licensing inspection. This Preschool Program will be licensed for children ages 3 to 5 yrs. and a Toddler Option for children ages 18 mos. to 36 mos. The hours of oper: Mon—5:00 am to 7:00 pm. The Preschool children will occupy 1 room in the center. Applicant has submitted applications for an Infant ( 367750053 ) and a School age component ( 367750052 ). INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE : · The childcare center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors · Floors of the classroom all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean · A comfortable temperature for children shall always be maintained. · Furniture and equipment are maintained in good condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. · Tables and chairs are present to meet the needs of the children. · Drinking water is readily available in the form of water coolers with disposable cups. · Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children (located in the office). · There are fully stocked first-aid kits in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children: · The isolation is located in the office and readily available for any child who becomes ill during the day. · LPA observed carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors throughout the facility. · The center has a working telephone on the premises. · Sign-in and out procedure manually. · The licensee shall be responsible for ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted. NAPPING · Cots will be used for napping and stored in an area where they will not take away from the indoor space. · Each cot shall be equipped with a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. · LPA informed applicant Cots should be disinfected and sanitized daily. RESTROOMS All toilets, hand washing, and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Licensee has implemented a written plan to record the administration of prescription and nonprescription medications and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given. OUTDOOR: The outdoor play area is located in the rear of the building. LPA observed a shaded rest area for the children. The play yard was free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls, applicant has wood chips under play equipment. There are no bodies of water on the premises HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Medications will be kept in the office and inaccessible to children. A refrigerator is available to store any medication that requires refrigeration. Applicant is reminded of the requirement to report and unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC 624B. 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 - Center will provide IMS FOOD SERVICES · Pesticides and other similar toxic substances were not stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances were stored in areas separate from food supplies. · Food preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. · Trash cans, including moveable bins, shall have a tight fitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. · There is a refrigerator available to store any medication that requires refrigeration. All foods shall be selected, transported, stored, prepared and served so as to be free from contamination and spoilage and shall be fit for human consumption. Food in damaged containers shall not be accepted, used or retained Applicant has an emergency disaster plan in place. Exit interview conducted, this report was read and signed by applicant, Rashon Reyes, copy of report also left with applicant. POSTINGS: The licensee shall post signs at the entrance to the childcare center that provide the telephone number of the local health department and information on child passenger restraint systems pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.95(g) Parents Rights, Emergency Disaster Training The Blue classroom will be designated for the Preschool children, measurements were as follows: Classroom 20 X 20 = 400/35 = 11 11 X 5 = 55/35 = 1 Total for the indoors is 12 Outdoors 50 X 30 = 1500/75 = 20 There is 1 bathroom designated for PS children, the bathroom has 1 toilet and 1 sink = 15 Applicant will also incorporate a Toddler option; the Toddler Room measurements were as follows: Toddler #1 = 12 X 20 = 240/35 = 7 Toddler #2 = 13 X 12 = 156/35 = 5 Total indoor space for Toddlers = 12 Applicant was informed she must submit a request for a waiver to share the play yard with Toddlers and School age children, also, for PS children to share bathroom with Toddlers (when School age children are present)