Pre-licensing visit·September 8, 2023

On September 8, 2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susana Martinez conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with owner Elizabeth Dawson and advised her of the purpose for the inspection. At the time of inspection there were no children in care. Together with the owner, LPA toured the facility inside and outside. No bodies of water were observed during the time of inspection. The center plans on operating Mon-Fri 6:45 AM- 5:30 PM. The center will be providing breakfast, lunch and two snacks to children in care. Kitchen was observed to be clean and in working order. The center currently has an infant license on site, the preschool children will use the room labeled "Navigators" for care. Room was observed to be clean and free of toxins/hazardous items. Sleeping cots were observed to be readily available for children to use. Children will have access to cubbies. The preschool outdoor play area is completely fenced and separate from the infant's outdoor play yard. Sufficient shade and age appropriate toys and furnishing were observed. Functioning carbon monoxide detectors are located throughout the facility. The bathroom contains 6 stalls and 6 sinks. Center has first aid kits located in room. A fire clearance was granted by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department on 7/19/23 for 12 preschoolers. LPA provided and reviewed with Site Supervisor 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. LPA discussed information capacity, ratios. Site Supervisor was made aware that it is the facility's responsibility to know the current regulations for a CCC which can be accessed on-line at www.cdss.ca.gov . Continued on 809-C Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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)/ (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 The center meets Title 22 Division 12 requirements. License will be effective today, 09/08/2023 for total capacity of 12 preschool children. A notice of site visit was given to administrator and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the owner Elizabeth Dawson.