Pre-licensing visit·August 29, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maddox conducted an announced inspection today and met with Jessica Pratt, Owner Administrator for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing inspection for a Preschool component. This is a change of ownership, the current Licensee is R.O.W. CHILDCARE/SUNRISE CHILDREN'S CLUB (360910659). The hours of operation will be: Mon through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Applicant is requesting licensure for 18 preschool children ages 3 - 5 yrs. During this inspection, LPA measured 1.5 classrooms and the outside play area. There is also a kitchen, staff lounge, and office space. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE : \302\267 The child care center was toured and found to be clean, safe, and sanitary to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors \302\267 A comfortable temperature for children shall always be maintained. \302\267 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. \302\267 Tables and chairs were present to meet the needs of the children. \302\267 Drinking water is readily available (filtered water) \302\267 Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children (stored in high cabinets. Stored under kitchen cabinet with child proof locks. \302\267 There is/are fully stocked first-aid kit(s) in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children: \302\267 The isolation is located in the office for any child who becomes ill during the day. \302\267 LPA observed operable carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors(hard wired), and a fully charged fire extinguisher. \302\267 The center has a working telephone \302\267 Sign-in and out procedure (Brightwheel). \302\267 The licensee shall conduct a wellness check to ensure that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted. OUTDOOR Children have to descend a flight of stairs to access the play yard. LPA observed a lower railing in place for the children to hold on to as they descend and ascend the flight of stairs. The outside play yard is located underneath the building in an area that is fenced off. There is a shaded rest area for the children, the 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 (wood chips). Staff will bring drinking water outside for children. There are no bodies of water on the premises 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. RESTROOMS Children have to pass through the kitchen to access the bathroom, LPA inspected all lower cabinets to ensure sharp knives and cleaning solutions are inaccessible to children. The childrens bathroom has 2 toilets and 2 sinks. All toilets and hand washing facilities were maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. There is a separate Staff bathroom that will also be used as an isolation bathroom. SUPERVISION: Applicant shall ensure no child is left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, Supervision shall include visual observation. TRANSPORTATION: Center will not provide transportation. CHILDREN\342\200\231S RECORDS: LPA explained all children's records shall be available to the Department to inspect, audit, and copy upon demand during normal business hours. NAPPING \302\267 Cots used for napping were maintained in a safe condition. \302\267 Each cot/mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. \302\267 LPA informed applicant Cots or mats should be wiped with a detergent/disinfectant weekly or when soiled or wet. \302\267 Bedding/Linen will be stored in cubbies. HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Applicant states center will not dispense medications. 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 not provide incidental medical services. FOOD SERVICES Parents will provides lunches and snacks, there will be snacks available on the premises. \302\267 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. \302\267 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. \302\267 Trashcans, 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. POSTINGS: Applicant was informed of the required forms that shall be posted after licensure including 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) and Vehicle Code sections 27360 and 27360.5 Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available. Measurements taken were as follows: Room #1 30 X 16 = 480/35 = 14 Circle Time Room 12 X 12 = 144/35 = 4 Bathroom : There's 1 bathroom with 2 toilets and 2 sinks. Outside play space: 47.42 X 23 = 102/75 = 15 There is an outside play schedule that shall remain posted during the hours of operation Fire Clearance has been received for the requested capacity of 18 children. Needed Prior to Licensure: Applicant shall place a barricade across the stairs that ascend to an upstairs gym. Waiver needed for outside play area. Exit interview conducted copy of report left at facility. Owner presented a copy of the most recent lead testing.