Pre-licensing visit·June 28, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maddox conducted an announced visit today and met with Oscar Mendez, Recreation Superintendent, and Luz Tuchan, Program Director for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing inspection for a School Age (SA) component. Center requesting licensure for 30 children ages T-K through 5th grade. This center is located on the premises of North Shore Elementary School and will occupy 2 modular (Room 29 & 30). The hours of operation will be: Mon through Friday from 7:00 am to 8:30 am (morning session) and from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the afternoon. On Thursdays the school has minimum days so the afternoon session will begin at 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE : \302\267 The child care 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 \302\267 Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean (wood flooring) \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 inside the classroom water will be delivered, water cooler with disposable cups. \302\267 Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children will be stored in a locked cabinet. There will be fully stocked first-aid kit(s) in the classrooms with a portable back pack for the play yard. \302\267 The isolation is located in the classroom (in a corner of the classroom) for any child who becomes ill during the day. \302\267 LPA observed operable carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors(hard wired). Fire extinguishers are located in each classroom. \302\267 The center has a working telephone \302\267 Sign-in and out procedure manually. \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 LPA observed a shaded rest area for the children. Easy up pop up tents will be provided for outdoor shade. 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. There was no climbing apparatus present during this inspection. The yard is 80% fenced, there are 2 openings, LPA is requesting staff place cones in front of the two openings to prevent children from entering areas were staff will not have visual observation. There are no bodies of water on the premises. RESTROOMS There are 2 separate bathrooms available for children. Each bathroom has staff to provide individual privacy. All toilets and hand washing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Girls will need escorting to the bathrooms which are located around the outside of the building where staff will not have visual observation. There are additional restrooms available inside the main building if needed (Staff must escort children to the additional restrooms). 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 Children will not nap at this center, but children will be allowed quiet rest time if needed. HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Staff 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 FOOD SERVICES The snack menu must be posted for parents\342\200\231 review. Children will be escorted to the elementary school cafeteria for breakfast, staff will serve afternoon snacks. \302\267 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. \302\267 There is a refrigerator available to store any medication that requires refrigeration. 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. 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. Measurements taken were as follows: Rooms #29 & 30 have the exact measurements 38 X 22 = 836/35 = 24 Total Indoor Space 48 RESTROOMS: There are 2 bathrooms available (additional restrooms are available inside the main building adjacent to the classrooms. The boys bathroom has 4 urinals/2 sinks/2 stalls The girls restroom has 1 sink and 2 stalls Total with restrooms 45 OUTSIDE PLAY YARD 90 X 62 = 5,580/75 = 75 Fire Clearance has been received for the requested capacity of 30 children. License will be approved for the requested capacity of 30. Exit interview conducted, copy of this report left at facility with Oscar Mendez, Recreation Superintendent, and Luz Tuchan, Program Director.