Pre-licensing visit·January 18, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Ana Noble conducted a pre-licensing inspection this date for a proposed Infant Program. The days and hours of operation will be: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA met with Naotunna Watsala who led a tour of the facility at 10:25 AM. Also toured the Preschool Program during this inspection. Fire Clearance was granted on 12/15/2022 for a total of 12 infants. The facility was toured inside and out, and the following was observed: \302\267 Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment stored purchased water and children's water dispensers brought from home, supply drinking water in the indoor activity space. \302\267 Playground is enclosed by a chain link fence. \302\267 Outdoor activity area is supplied with age and size appropriate equipment \302\267 There are no accessible bodies of water present. If wading pools or similar products are used, they must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. \302\267 An adequate amount of cushioning material artificial turf is in place under play equipment \302\267 Adequate shade is provided by canopy. \302\267 Drinking water is provided in the outdoor play area by store bought water / gallon and children's containers. \302\267 Food preparation area is equipped with refrigerator, sink with hot and cold running water, storage area, utensils, and adequate amount of food supplies \302\267 The office area is located at the entrance of the facility. \302\267 Director office will serve as the isolation area for ill children temporarily until parents arrive \302\267 There is a working telephone located in the facility. \302\267 Medication will be stored in each classroom which is inaccessible to children \302\267 Storage area for toxins and poisons is locked, located in storage closet. \302\267 Medication administration forms were reviewed \302\267 First Aid kit is complete with all required items. \302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements \302\267 Parent Board located in the reception/director office area upon entering the front door to the left of the door with all required forms. \302\267 Carbon Monoxide Detector located Measurements were taken and the following was determined: Infant Indoor Activity Areas- LPA has determined that there is sufficient space to accommodate 12 children. Bathroom Fixtures 1 changing table x 15 = 15 children 2 sinks x 15 = 30 children Infant Outdoor Activity Area: LPA has determined that there is sufficient space to accommodate 7 children. A waiver for playground/outdoor activity space is being requested and is pending approval. Limiting factor for Infants Program capacity is the outdoor space/requested capacity. Fire Clearance granted on 12/15/2022. Infant capacity is limited to 12 children. During the inspection, the following was reviewed with Facility Representative: \302\267 Component II Orientation was completed \302\267 The applicant was informed of their reporting requirements and provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov \302\267 The importance of checking for recalled infant (children) devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant (children) devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. \302\267 Provider Information Notice (PIN) 22-20-CCP: Resources and Requirements on Lead Testing in Child Care \302\267 LPA reviewed Incidental Medical Services (IMS). For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP . A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department if the facility will provide the services. 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 \302\267 The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200. 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. A review of staff records on 1/18/2023 indicates that the applicant and designated individuals who is required to have caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The applicant can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant/Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant/licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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. 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 platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. The following items need to be completed/corrected prior to a license being issued: 1. Waiver for schedule outdoor play time for no more than 7 infants at any given time. 2. Submit IMS plan for review and approval from the department. Once all corrections have been made, with proof sent to licensing, the application will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 12 infants , 6 of which require to be in cribs. As agreed upon by facility applicant, all corrections are due within 30 days. If not received within 30 days from the date of this report, the application will be denied. If all corrections are approved and facility licensed, you must have the drinking water outlets used for drinking and cooking tested for lead and post the results within 180 days of licensure. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Applicant, Naotunna Wathsala.