Facility-requested visit·June 14, 2023

A Case Management Inspection was conducted on this date 6/14/2023 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melanie Otsuji. LPA met with Director, Tania Trejo. An application was submitted for a CAPACITY INCREASE and ROOM ADDITION from 87 preschool aged children to 96 preschool aged children. The center has requested to remove their School Age program and allow preschoolers to now utilize the previous School Age classroom. Also on site is an infant program (#430709779). Present with the Director 13 staff members and 84 napping preschool aged children. Hours of operation are from 6:30AM to 6:00PM , Monday through Friday. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and outside. Measurements were taken and they are as follows: INDOORS: 3350.66 square feet = 96 children OUTDOORS: 7554.91 square feet = 100 children There are a total of 16 sinks and 8 toilets available for children use. Drinking water is available inside and outside by way of water dispensers and bottles brought from home. Facility provides AM/PM snacks and lunch. Menus are posted. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector and fire extinguisher. Facility utilizes an electronic sign in/out program and each individual has their own unique identifier. Facility will be able to utilize young preschool aged play yard and prek/kinder play yard. An approved fire clearance was received on 5/26/2023 by Milpitas Fire Department for 96 preschool aged children. All licensing required documents are posted. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. An updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department when any changes are made. 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. Mandated reporter and appeal rights, civil penalties, unusual incident reporting and fingerprint requirements were discussed today. Director is also being informed of the web address ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) for downloading child care forms, and the director is encouraged to email ChildCareAdvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. The director is also reminded that mandated reporter training is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Zero Tolerance policies were explained. The center was found to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. There are no deficiencies cited during today's visit. A license with approval for 96 preschool aged children operating out of four classrooms (Discovery, Preschool 1, Pre K, Kinder) will be issued effective today, 6/14/2023. An exit interview was conducted with Director, Tania Trejo.