Pre-licensing visit·August 5, 2021

The facility pre-licensing inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kirk Marks. The applicant has applied for a capacity of 30 preschool age children. The facility was toured inside and outside. The center will operate from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, M-F year around. The preschool facility consists of 1 classroom serving ages 2 to 5 years old. The fire clearance was approved on 7/06/2021 for 30 preschoolers. The indoor capacity measured for 27 children and the outdoor yard area measured for 15 children. Therefore, the capacity will be approved for 27 children with a requested waiver for the outdoor play area to be divided during the day. Required postings (Parents Personal Rights, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, etc.) listed on Form LIC 311A are posted. The applicant was advised that all staff are required to have a criminal background clearance on file with Community Care Licensing. The applicant is aware of the immediate $100 per day civil penalty for anyone providing care or supervision without a criminal record clearance. The Director meets the required qualifications. Children will use the fenced outdoor play area. Sign-In/Out procedures were reviewed and are done electronically. The applicant/director understands that if a manual Sign-In/Out procedure is used; full legal signatures are required. Hooks and shelves are available for children to use for personal items. There are pull alarms, and there is a working carbon monoxide detector and charged fire extinguisher in the facility rated at least the 2A10BC. All Exits are marked. There are three bathrooms with 5 toilets and 6 sinks. There are two staff bathrooms, which are separate. (Continued) (Continued from LIC 809) Water will be brought from home for children to use and will be available throughout the day. The isolation area for a sick child will be established in staff office and a mat will be provided. Two separate class sessions will be held at separate times at the facility: 8:00am to 11:00am and 11:45am to 2:45pm. Nap time will not be held during each of the two sessions and snacks will be brought from home for the children for each session. No meals will be provided by the facility. Age appropriate toys and activities are available for children. There is rubberized cushion material underneath the play structures sufficient to absorb falls. There is a large shade covering present to provide shade in the play yard. There are no bodies of water located on the property and none are to be added without prior notification and approval of the licensing agency. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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)/ (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 . This report, as well as the Guide to Safe Sleep Practices brochure, Lead Exposure Testing and COVID Guidance were reviewed and discussed with the applicant/director. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years. Any proposed changes to the physical plant, telephone number, or change of address shall be immediately reported to the Department .