Pre-licensing visit·December 9, 2021

On 12/09/2021 at 11:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Samantha Clenista and Selina Siao conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection. LPA's met with Facility Representative, Tammi Reliford, and assigned Center Director, Aimee Aimsworth. The Preschool Program (ages 2-5) will operate in the following classrooms: twos, Jr Preschool, Preschool 1, Preschool 2, Prek 1, Prek 2 and Plaza (Brook). Fire clearance was granted on 11/30/2021. A tour of the facility per facility sketch was conducted. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children were inspected during inspection. Classrooms and outdoor activity space was previously measured and no changes have been made since. The total indoor activity space measured at 5,130 sq. ft sufficient for 146 children and the total outdoor activity space measured at 14,467 sq. ft. sufficient for 192 children. The facility is requesting to add the "plaza" (aka brook) and "open area" to the license as a shared space between the preschool and school aged children. These two areas were measured today. The Plaza measured at 745.21 sq. ft. (sufficient for 21 children) and the Open Area measured at 6,744.28 sq. ft. (sufficient for 89 children). The total square footage for all indoor and outdoor activity space can accommodate the requested capacity. When LPA's inspected the outdoor playground, LPA's observed a canopy used for shade. Area is fenced per regulation, has age appropriate play equipment, and sufficient rubber matting for cushioning under the slides and climbing structure. Due to facility requesting to share an outdoor playground and indoor activity space between preschool and school aged children, a waiver to share both spaces on a scheduled basis shall be approved prior to licensure. The play areas for the preschool children were observed physically separate from other components. LPA's observed all indoor play space to be complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. There is a total of 12 toilets and 15 sinks available for the children. Children are to be escorted and supervised by staff to and from the bathrooms and under direct visual observation. There is one staff restroom located in the reception hallway, which will also be used for the isolation restroom for ill child(ren). The director's office is located left of the reception area and will be used for the center's isolation area for ill child(ren). There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in the kitchen, laundry room and above the kitchen's door. First aid kit was inspected and had all the required items. Ms. Ainsworth stated there are no firearms/weapons on site. LPA observed no bodies of water on site. Sign-in area is located in the front reception area. Ms. Ainsworth and Ms. Reliford were reminded to keep anything that reads, “Keep Out of Reach of Children” to be inaccessible to children. Ms. Ainsworth and Ms. Reliford were reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. Drinking water is readily accessible via water bottles and refillable water pitchers. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.T he 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 LPA's discussed California Megan's Law and provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . Ms. Ainsworth stated they understand that all staff must have a criminal record clearance and be associated to the facility prior to having a presence in the Center. Child Care Providers can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINS through the DSS website. Please go to www.ccld.ca.gov and click on “Receive Important Updates,” then enter your email address and choose which program you would like to subscribe to and click subscribe. LPA also shared and reviewed Playground Safety Handbook, Risk in Play article, YMCA Childcare Resource Service, Helping Young Children Cope with Disaster, Active Supervision Handout, and COVID-19 Early Care and Education handout. Exit interview was conducted. Prior to licensure, facility must obtain an approved playground waiver to share the "Open Area" between preschool and school aged children and "Plaza" (aka Brook) on a scheduled basis. A lic ense for 146 children (ages 2-5) may be granted upon final file review. This report shall be kept available at the facility for public review for 3 years.