Pre-licensing visit·July 2, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA's) Maddox and Zirbes met with Kimberly Zzyzx Owner/Director for the purpose of conducting an announced pre-licensing inspection. Owner/Director is requesting licensure of a Preschool and School -age component for children ages 3 - 6 yrs. The hours of operation will be: Mon, Tues Thurs 9 - 12; 12 - 3 Wed 9-12 for the 3-5 year olds, and Mon-Thurs 9 - 1 for the 5 + 6 year olds. This center is located at the back end of a park. 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 - Bottled 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 staff bathroom with magnet lock) . \302\267 There is/are fully stocked first-aid kit(s) in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children: stored in children's bathroom in inaccessible cabinet \302\267 The isolation area is located in the office for any child who becomes ill during the day. Office \302\267 LPA observed operable carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors, fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility and fully charged. \302\267 The center has a working telephone \302\267 Sign-in and out procedure - Applicant states she will use Procare app. \302\267 Staff 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 (Large Trees). Children have safe access to the play yard which is enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high. Based on LPA observation and documentation obtained from measuring the chain link fence. Sections of the chain link measure less than four feet in height, in addition there were approximately three areas where there was an approximate seven inch gap between the ground and of the bottom of the chain link fence that would allow for a child to slip under . There are no bodies of water present. 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). The playground is enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. Outside Drinking Water - Water fountain and water bottles RESTROOMS There is 1 bathroom designated for children that has 2 toilets and 2 sinks. All toilets and hand washing facilities were maintained. safe, and sanitary operating condition. There's 1 staff bathroom that's also designated as the isolation bathroom. Measurements taken were as follows: Room #1 Room 1 measured 729/35 totals 20 Room #2 Room 2 measured 332/35 totals 9 Bathroom : There's 1 bathroom that has 2 toilets and 2 sinks. Outside play space: The outside measured 15,707/75 totals 209 SUPERVISION: Applicant shall ensure no child is left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, Supervision shall include visual observation. FOOD SERVICES Applicant states center will not serve lunches, LPA reminded Applicant snacks must be on hand in case a parent or guardian may forget, also a snack menu is required. Menu must be posted for parents\342\200\231 review. \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. \302\267 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 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 A refrigerator is available and shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration. CHILDREN\342\200\231S RECORDS: LPA reviewed with Applicant 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. TRANSPORTATION : Center will not provide transportation CRIMINAL RECORD REVIEW Applicant 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. HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. Applicant 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. 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/Owner/Director Cots or mats should be wiped with a detergent/disinfectant weekly or when soiled or wet. \302\267 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. \302\267 Napping equipment shall 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) 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 LEAD TESTING : Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. 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) 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 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-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication 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. Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available. Fire Clearance has been received for the requested capacity of 20 children. Corrections needed: The play yard is completely surrounded by chain link fencing, however, there are areas at the bottom of the fencing that has openings or gaps large enough for a child to slip under, Applicant states she will consult with Parks & Recs regarding a solution. Snack menu is missing. An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed and a copy of this report was provided to the Applicant. Final license determination will be made upon review of the Licensing Program Manager.