Pre-licensing visit·November 23, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Glenn Ouye arrived to conduct the prelicensing inspection at Mt. Taylor Children's Center Too. LPA Ouye met with owner Varla Durai, Director Martha Avina and Karen Guerin. The application was received on October 20, 2022. The fire clearance for the center was received on November 22, 2022 for a capacity of 64 children. There are five toilets and seven sinks for the children in care. There are functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers rates at least at 2A10BC. The are four classrooms used as activity areas. There is age appropriate furniture, equipment and toys for the children There is sufficient cots/mats for children to nap. There are two outdoor activity areas with age appropriate equipment for the children and adequate shade for the children. There is sufficient indoor and outdoor square footage for the children in care. The applicant and director were reminded that all adults 18 years 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 reviewed with applicant and director the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Varla Durai and director, Martha Avina. The facility was informed that they are able to use the prior water lead testing that was performed by the prior owner. A waiver will be developed and will be required to be posted along with the lead testing results for the public to view. The approved lead test results will be valid for five years from the test date. The facility is approved for 64 preschool children effective today, November 23, 2022.