Pre-licensing visit·September 25, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maddox met with Stephanie Bouchey, applicant for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing/Change of Ownership inspection, previously Carousel of Kids Preschool and Day-care ( 36090987 & 360909088). Applicant has a licensed child care center (CCC 367750042 &43) and a licensed family child care home (FCCH - 364840301) . During this inspection, there were 5 PS children present with 2 teachers. Applicant is requesting licensure of 17 Preschool children ages 2 - 6 yrs in Butterfly Room; and 7 School-age children ages 7 - 13 yrs in the "Hive" classroom. Center will become part of the Single license. The Days and Hours of Operation: Sun - Sat from 5am -12 midnight. Although there are 3 classrooms, Applicant is requesting licensure of 2 classrooms at this time, both classrooms were measured during this inspection. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE : \302\267 Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean (square carpet pieces and area rugs). \302\267 A comfortable temperature for children shall always be maintained. \302\267 Tables and chairs were present to meet the needs of the children. \302\267 Drinking water is readily available (filtered water pitchers). \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 on top of teacher cabinets in each classroom, and in the kitchen under locked cabinet). \302\267 There are fully stocked first-aid kit(s) located in each classroom, accessible to staff but inaccessible to children \302\267 The isolation area is located in the office for any child who becomes ill during the day. \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 (manually). \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 (Covered patio and 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 was at least 4 ft tall. There are no bodies of water present. 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. LPA observed various pieces of play equipment on the play yard, there's a climbing apparatus (that does not have a manufacturers sticker); swing set (anchored into the ground); the areas around and under high climbing equipment, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls (sand). (LPA reminded Applicant to ensure the sand is raked daily to prevent compactions and to ensure there are no hazardous items to protect children). The playground is enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The chain link fencing surrounding the outside play yard was at least four feet high. Filtered water pitchers will be brought out for drinking water (disposable cups and children's individual water cups). RESTROOMS There's a bathroom located in each classroom, each bathroom has 1 toliet inside with a sink located directly outside of the bathroom. All toilets and hand washing facilities were maintained. safe, and sanitary operating condition. Staff bathroom- there is a separate staff bathroom located in the entrance area. The following are measurements taken today: Preschool/Butterfly Room 19.25 X 25.58 = 492/35 = 14 School-age/Hive Room 17.75 X 28.58 = 507/35 = 14 Room #3 (Will not be utilized at this time) 21 X 25 = 525/35 = 15 Bathroom : There are 2 bathrooms available for each component = 30 Outside play space: 81 X 82 = 6,642/75 = 89 SUPERVISION: Applicant shall ensure no child is left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, Supervision shall include visual observation. FOOD SERVICES Menu must be posted for parents\342\200\231 review. Applicant states she will provide full breakfast only, children will bring their own lunches, center will provide snacks. \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. \302\267 A refrigerator is available and shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration. CHILDREN\342\200\231S and STAFF RECORDS: Applicant states she is aware of the required forms for children's and staff files. TRANSPORTATION : No transportation at this time. 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 Fire Clearance has been received for the requested capacity of 24 children (17 PS & 7 SA). Applicant is reminded of Section 102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home, with regards to her licensed FCCH which states: (a) The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. When circumstances require the licensee to be temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Needed Prior to Licensure: LPA observed square cubes (for storage) and benches on the play yard that had chipping and peeling paint; door chime needs to be in place on the door in the SA classroom (this door leads directly out to an un-fenced parking lot); rubber sleeves need to be in place on chains on swing set to prevent children from getting their fingers caught; Keep classrooms free of clutter (LPA observed large tote bag filled with miscellaneous items sitting in the corner of PS classroom). Applicant will request a waiver to commingle children the 1st hour of the morning, waiver also needed to allow PS and SA children to share the play yard. An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed and a copy of this report was provided to Stephanie Bouchey, Applicant . Final license determination will be made upon review of the Licensing Program Manager