Follow-up·September 29, 2020

DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THIS CASE MANAGEMENT INSPECTION WAS DONE VIA TELE-VISIT THROUGH ZOOM. A Case Management TELEVISIT inspection was conducted on this date 9/29/2020 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melanie Otsuji. LPA met with Licensee Sandra Balzaretti and Director Roshan Amerasinghe. The center has applied to add a toddler-option (18 months-36 months) to their license with no increase in the number of children they are currently licensed for. The center is requesting for up to 14 toddlers in the toddler-option program. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and outside. The preschool program consists of 6 rooms (Rooms #10, #11, #12, #13, Multi-Purpose Room and Casa). Room #10 & Room #11 will be used for the toddler-option program. Hours of operation are from 8:00am-6:00pm, Monday through Friday. The classrooms were measured and the measurements are as follows: INDOORS: 4371.37 square feet = 124 children OUTDOORS: 13386.58 square feet = 178 children First aid supplies are available in the center. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector. The preschool with a toddler-option program has 6 sinks and 5 toilets and 1 urinal available. There is also a separate staff bathroom. Isolation room for sick children will be the office and staff bathroom. This facility plans to provide Individual Medical Services – 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. Licensee 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 . There were no deficiencies cited during this visit. A license for 72 preschoolers, which includes up to 14 toddlers in the toddler-option program will be licensed issued once fire clearance is received. An exit interview was conducted.