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Inspection visit

Pre-licensing visit

FOOTSTEPS PRESCHOOLLicense 435700781
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 3/26/25, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Harsimran Kaur and Brindha Govindasamy met with Krishna Kant, Nidhi Sah facility’s owners and Yugandhara Nimkar Applicant representative. The purpose of the visit was an announced pre-licensing inspection at the facility to ensure the health, safety and personal rights as required by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Centers will be met. Applicant is requesting for a change of ownership with capacity of 10 Toddlers ages 18 to 36 months in classrooms 2 and 35 preschool children ages 2 years – entry to first grade in classrooms 1 and 3. The facility is currently operating under preschool license #434414537. Facility will be converting to single license upon completion of this application process. The childcare center will operate Monday through Friday from 8:00AM - 6:00 PM. The fire clearance was approved on 11/14/2024. LPAs toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. The facility has a total of 03 classrooms. Preschool Classroom measurements are : The Indoor total measurements contain a total of {1344.09} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 35 preschool children. Toddler Classroom measurements are : The Indoor total measurements contain a total of {375.25} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 10 toddlers. Continue to page 2 Page 2 Preschool/toddler Outdoor Play measurements are: Outdoor total measurements contain a total of { 1977.13 } square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant’s request for 45 preschool children. Facility does not have toddler yard. Applicant will request a waiver to share play yard. LPAs observed all classrooms are clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All materials and surfaces accessible to children, including toys, shall be free of toxic substances. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age appropriate. LPAs observed no fireplace or open face heaters. LPAs observed fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the facility. There are 59 chairs, 9 tables, 48 cubbies, 38 cots, 4 toilets and 5 sinks for preschool and toddlers. Staff have separate restroom that can be utilized by sick children if needed. Sick children will be isolated in the office area of the facility. LPAs observed that items that may pose a danger to children were stored in locked storage rooms inaccessible to children. LPAs observed containers with tight-fitting lids for the disposal of solid wastes. LPAs advised that Applicant maintains first-aid supplies in a location accessible to staff but inaccessible to children. Owner Krishna Kant stated there is no fire arms in the facility. The Applicant shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Snack is provided by facility. Lunch is provided by food vendor "Rasoi" with an option to also be provided by parents. LPAs advised Applicant as per Title 22, if food is prepared off the center premises, the following shall apply: (A)The preparation source shall meet all applicable requirements for commercial food services.(B) The center shall have the equipment and staff necessary to receive and serve the food and to clean up.(C) The center shall maintain the equipment necessary for in-house food preparation, or shall have an alternate source for food preparation and service in the event of an emergency. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. All foods shall be selected, transported, stored, prepared and served so as to be free from contamination and spoilage and shall be fit for human consumption. Drinking water is readily available for the children from water fountain. Children can bring their own water bottles outdoors. Continue Page 3 Page 3 Outdoor area for toddlers, preschooler’s were free of hazards including broken glass dry grasses, and other debris that pose a fire hazard. Shade is provided by trees. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, slides had turf that absorbs falls. The playground is enclosed by fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. LPAs observed no bodies of water. The fence is at least four feet high. Any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity area shall be made inaccessible to children in care. Applicant was reminded that a child who is between 18 months and 36 months of age may participate in the toddler program with written permission from the child's authorized representative. No child in the toddler program shall be placed in the preschool program before the age of 30 months without written permission from the child's authorized representative. Drinking water from a non-contaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. LPAs advised per Health and Safety Code 1597.16(a)(1) Lead Testing and PIN-21-21-CCP Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 , requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test. Per Written Directive 100700(c)(1) Written Directives for Lead Testing (1) For a license issued on or after July 1, 2022, initial testing results shall be received and posted within 180 days of licensure. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – 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 . Continue to page 4 Page 4 LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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. LPAs also informed Applicant 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. LPAs reviewed with the Applicant LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Applicant were 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 platforms. 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. The following corrections are needed before a licensure will be considered. 1. Approval of waiver for shared outdoor space use for toddler and preschool children. 2. Plan of toddlers going in/ out to play area without co mingling. 3. Supervision plan in Room 3 for exit door to parking area. 4. Play Area turf to be leveled. 5. Fire and Carbon Monoxide clearance from building owner. 6. IMS plan 7. Picture identifying toddler restroom with step stairs for sink and toddler seat. An exit interview was conducted with the above item discussed. This report was provided to Krishna Kant Facility owner. Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the March 26, 2025 inspection of FOOTSTEPS PRESCHOOL?

This was a other inspection of FOOTSTEPS PRESCHOOL on March 26, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to FOOTSTEPS PRESCHOOL on March 26, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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