Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Jamel Maiwandi and Diana Alvarado met with Director Shelley Marquez for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing inspection at 350 Dolores Way South San Francisco, CA 94080 on 1/7/2025 at approximately 10:10am. Applicant Ty Durekas was not present during this inspection. Applicant is requesting 56 preschool children ages 2-5. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm.
LPAs 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.
INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:
There are three preschool classrooms (elm, oak, pine,) located at the facility and one main office room located in the facility. The isolation area for sick children will be in located in the main office. The staff restroom is located in the church grounds and is inaccessible to children. The food preparation area is located next to the main office room and is inaccessible to children, and the facility will be providing morning and afternoon snacks and lunch will be provided by parents. The food preparation area will be used to store meals and snacks only and staff was reminded that all 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.
LPAs measured the classrooms which includes a total of 2,051.527 indoor square feet and will accommodate the applicants request for 56 preschool children. LPAs observed a sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, chairs, napping mats, and cubbies in each room. There are first aid kits located in each classroom.
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Medications will be stored and inaccessible to children in locked storage cabinets in the main office and accordingly to each individual child. Cleaning and disinfectant agents will be stored in each classroom and is inaccessible to children. Drinking water will be provided for children via filtered drinking water and parents will provide drinking water as well. LPAs observed a functional carbon monoxide detector in each classroom. A digital sign in and sign out process will be used and a paper sign in and sign out process will be used as a backup. Parents will be responsible for providing sheets, blankets, and pillows for their children. There is a total of 5 toilets and 4 sinks available for children. There is a dedicated landline for the facility and each classroom will have a telephone line as well. Staff was informed facility shall be kept clean, safe, sanitary and in good conditions at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:
There is one outdoor activity area located in the facility, LPAs measured the outdoor play area and includes a total of 9,986.78 square feet and will accommodate the applicants request for 56 preschool children. The outdoor play area is fenced by a concrete wall and wooden fence that is at least five feet tall. The play structure located in the outdoor play area is appropriate for ages 2 to 12 as per manufacturers label. LPAs advised director to ensure age ratings for play structures are being adhered to. There is sufficient resilient padding located in in the outdoor play area and there are no bodies of water located on site. There are sufficient toys, play equipment, and materials located in the outdoor play areas. Staff was advised to inspect the outdoor play areas, sand areas and play structures daily for any potential hazards to children before and after use.
This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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
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LPAs discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times, including in the bathroom; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. LPA discussed with director any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days.
Director 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. Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, /chapter 676, Statues 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-year 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)
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Shelley Marquez.
The following is required before a license will be issued:
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Review of corrected documents,
Final LPM approval