Pre-licensing visit·May 13, 2025

Licensing program analyst (LPA) J. Snow met with the director, Brittany Corison, for the purpose of an announced prelicensing change of ownership inspection on May 13, 2025. The owner/applicant is out of the country and currently unavailable to conduct the inspection. This is a change of ownership from (455406526 KIDS & ME PRESCHOOL). Applicant requests a preschool license to serve 72 preschool children from age two to entry into kindergarten/first grade. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 7-5:30pm. Fire clearance was granted on 3/18/2025. Director acknowledges that the following documents must be posted at all times: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, car seat law, Effects of Lead Exposure brochure, menus, and daily schedule. LPA discussed the forms that must be in each child's and each staff member's file. The facility will provide morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are 3 preschool classrooms (room #1, #2 &#3) along with a play room and cafeteria/multi-purpose room. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, chairs, and cubbies. There is a first aid kit in the kitchen. AS Snow observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. LPA observed medications stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. Director stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Applicant stated there will be labelled water bottles available for each child in care. AS Snow observed a functional carbon monoxide detector in the preschool classroom. Director stated the facility will use a paper sign-in/sign-out system. continued on 809c Measurements were taken and the total classroom space contains a total of 2,525 square feet, which accommodates Applicant's request for 72 preschool children. There are 6 toilets, and 6 sinks for the children, and a separate private restroom for the staff. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the room off the office and will use the staff restroom, if necessary. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is (# of) outdoor play area for preschool (and infant children). The play space is surrounded by a chain link fence that is at least four feet tall. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There are shaded areas supplied by and shad sail and trees. Director acknowledge staff must ensure children use age-appropriate equipment at all times. Director stated the climbing structures are anchored into the ground. LPA measured the outdoor activity space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 8,170 square feet, which accommodates Applicant's request for 72 preschool children. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). The facility's Plan of Operation is located in the preschool file. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. Director acknowledged the following: 100% supervision is required at all times, including in the bathroom; personal rights; criminal record clearances; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. Director acknowledged any changes that may occur regarding the directors or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days. This facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with Director. Director understands she must reply that she received, read, and understands the report. LPA provided LIC311A, Effects of Lead Exposure brochure, and immunization card. continued on 809c Conditions requiring proof of correction prior to issuing a license: 1. Provide manufactures age for the outside metal climbers. 2. Provide proof of age requirements on the homemade climbing structure via the list of approved inspectors provided today. 3. Emily Faulkner, cleared & associated to this facility 4. Install a gate on the kitchen to be used when cooking on the stove/oven 5. Install gates on the top and bottom of the stairs leading to the 3 lofts. 6. Permission letters from the relocation sites (on the lic610) 7. IMS plan (sample provided) This facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with Director. Director was encouraged to the visit the Department's website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to child care centers. LPA referred licensee Facility representative to the Department website for lead: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee [or facility representative] (include name).