Pre-licensing visit·June 18, 2024

On 06/18/2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Harsimran Kaur and Janette Cruz met with Li Fan Mock, 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. The facility has an existing preschool program Facility#434415153. Applicants requested for a change of location of preschool license with a toddler component with capacity of 52 preschool children ages 2 to 6 years and 22 toddlers ages 18 - 36 months. The child care center will operate from Monday\342\200\223Friday 7:30 AM to 6:30PM. Fire clearance was approved on 04/26/2024. LPAs toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. The facility has a total of 3 classrooms. Preschool Classrooms measurements are : The Indoor total measurements contain a total of {1892.17} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 52 preschool children. Toddler Classroom measurement s are : The Indoor total measurements contain a total of {779.75} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 22 preschool children. Preschool Outdoor Play measurements are: Outdoor total measurements contain a total of {4769.52 square feet), which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 52 preschool children. Toddler Outdoor Play measurements are: Outdoor total measurements contain a total of {2800.63 square feet), which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 22 preschool children. Indoor/Children's Area All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPAs informed Applicant that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. There are three classrooms ( preschool rooms #1 & 2, toddler room #3). The classrooms are observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. All outdoor and indoor passage ways and other areas of potential hazard were free of obstruction. 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. Tables and chairs were observed to meet the needs of the children. There are 88 chairs, 12 tables, 7 sinks, 75 cubbies, 6 toilets, available for preschool and toddler children. The Applicant shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tight fitting cover that is kept on. LPAs observed no fireplace or open face heaters. Lunch is prepared off site. Facility will provide 2 snacks. LPAs advised Applicants 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. LPAs observed the facility has refrigerator and microwave in the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. Drinking water is readily available for the children in the facility via filtered water fountain and water bottles. LPAs observed a changing table is within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. There is a fully equipped first aid kit located in classroom #1. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site. A separate staff bathroom is available. Applicant stated that any child who becomes ill during the day shall be isolated in the toddler classroom area. 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. Outdoor: LPAs observed the facility has a fully fenced outdoor playground with separate areas for toddlers and preschool children. Outdoor areas were free of hazards including, holes, broken glass dry grasses, and other debris that pose a fire hazard. Any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity areas shall be made inaccessible to children in care. Shade was provided by trees. The playground is enclosed by a fencing at least 4 feet high. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones provided by artificial grass. LPAs observed no bodies of water. 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 does not plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 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 . 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 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. LPAs reviewed with the Applicants LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Applicants 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. An exit interview was conducted and copy of appeal rights were provided to Li Fan Mock, Applicant Representative. Final license determination for a single license will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager.