Pre-licensing visit·January 9, 2025

Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jamel Maiwandi met with Applicant/Director Audra Tsivikas for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing inspection at 1776 Laurel Street San Carlos, CA 94070 on 1/9/2025 at approximately 10:00am. This is a change of location application from 1225 Greenwood Avenue San Carlos 94070 and a change in capacity from 50 children to 122 children. Applicant is requesting 90 preschool children ages 2-6 and 32 infants ages 0-24 months. Both programs will operate Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:30pm. Fire clearance was granted on 1/8/2025. Applicant acknowledges that the following documents must be posted at all times: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, Effects of Lead Exposure, car seat poster, menus, and daily schedule. LPA provided and discussed LIC311A and the forms that must be in each child's and each staff member's file. stated the Needs and Services plans will be kept in the main area. Parents will provide formula, breast milk, and baby food for their children if need be. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is one infant area and one main preschool area in the facility and one main office. LPA observed a sufficient number of tables, chairs, and cubbies for 32 infants. LPA observed 16 cribs and 3 changing tables within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. LPA observed a variety of age-appropriate toys and equipment for both infant and preschool components. Applicant acknowledges there will be a maximum of 16 infants under 12 months old, due to available cribs. There are 4 first aid kits available in the facility. Medications will be stored in the staff breakroom accordingly to each individual child and inaccessible to children. LPA observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored in the staff breakroom and janitor closet and inaccessible to children. Applicant stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Applicant stated drinking water will be provided by via drinking faucets and parents will provide drinking water as well. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector in the infant and preschool areas. Report continues on page 2 Page 2 Applicant stated they will use a digital sign in/out system and paper sign in/out as a backup. The isolation area for sick children will be in located in the main office. The staff restroom is located next to the staff breakroom. There is not a food preparation area in the facility and snacks and lunches will be provided by parents. 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. Parents will be responsible for providing sheets, blankets, and pillows for their children. LPA measured the infant area which includes a total of 1,115.544 indoor square feet and will accommodate the applicants request for 32 infant children. LPA measured the preschool area which includes a total of 3,268.769 square feet and will accommodate the applicants request for 90 preschool children. There is a total of 6 toilets and 11 sinks available for children. There is a dedicated mobile line for the facility. 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. LPA measured the outdoor activity area which includes a total of 3,554.84 square feet and will not accommodate the applicants request for 122 children. The outdoor play area is fenced by a wooden fence that is at least five feet tall. The play structure located in the outdoor play area is appropriate for ages 2 to 5 as per applicant Audra Tsivikas. LPA advised applicant to ensure age ratings for play structures are being adhered to at all times. 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. There is adequate shade provided by umbrellas and coverings in the outdoor area. Staff was advised to inspect the outdoor play 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 Report continues on page 3 Page 3 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. Applicant 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. Report continues on page 4 Page 4 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 Applicant Audra Tsivikas. The following is required before a license will be issued: \302\267 Approved Outdoor Waiver \302\267 Final LPM approval