Pre-licensing visit·May 20, 2022

On 5/20/2022, a Prelicensing Visit was conducted today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melanie Otsuji. LPA met with Applicant, Mridula Gupta. The applicant has submitted an application for a CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP for PRESCHOOL license. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and outside. The preschool program will operate in 1 classroom. Facility resides on the property of the Crossing Montague. Operating hours Monday through Friday from 7:00AM - 6:00PM. The Applicant states that no changes to the facility have been made. LPA has obtained measurements from previous report and are as follows: INDOORS: 1182.36 square feet = 33 children OUTDOORS: 5158.64 square feet = 68 children There is a separate staff bathroom located within the complex. Facility will utilize the carpeted area nearest the parent board for children who become ill while in care. They will also use one children's toilet for ill children and will thoroughly sanitize it afterwards. There is a fully stocked first aid kit with all required equipment available. No exit doors were blocked. There is ample toys and furnishings throughout the center for children's use. There are cots available for children. There are 3 toilets (sized appropriately) and 3 sinks available for children's use. Heating and lighting was adequate. There is ample play space for the children. There are 2 play yards for the preschool aged children. And areas under high climbing equipment have material that can absorb a fall. The center Director will be Mridula Gupta and a directors packet with all required documentation was submitted to CCL to complete the application. Facility will provide AM/PM snacks with children bringing their lunch from home. Facility has received an approved fire clearance from Milpitas Fire Department on 5/4/2022. Because this facility resides in a residential complex, there is a pool on site. However, children do not have any access to the pool from any entry/exit point attached to the facility itself. Playground equipment is in good condition. Drinking water is available inside and outside. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All licensing required documents are posted. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services - IMS. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 Applicants were 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicants and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Applicants of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. LPA reviewed with Applicants the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. 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. A license for 33 preschoolers operating out of 1 classroom will be approved effective today's date, 5/20/2022. An exit interview was conducted.