Pre-licensing visit·February 20, 2025

A prelicensing inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), J. Snow and J. Agbayani. LPA met with facility representative Persida Kreider. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 23 preschoolers, age 2-6 years in room #120. The capacity was reduced to 20 preschool, age 2-6years during todays visit because of limited inside square footage. Hours of operation will be Monday Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 and Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm. Reduced hours in June/July/August. The facility is located in the Sonoma Community Center. The indoor and outdoor activity spaces were toured, and the facility sketch was verified. Children who nap go home early, however there is an option for resting with a nap mat in the room. The isolation area for sick children will be located in the room. The fire clearance was received on 1/24/24. The outdoor play area is fully fenced. There is an anchored climbing structure rated age 2-8 years for children to play on and adequate cushioning underneath. There is no pool, spa, pond, fountain, or any other body of water on the premises. The poisons are pad locked in janitors closet & cabinets. There is safe and age appropriate furniture, toys, and play equipment available for children. A capacity worksheet was completed during the visit. The inside, room square footage measured 728 ft. Children have access to at least 2 toilets & 2 sinks. The outside, yard square footage measured 5,250 ft. Based on above, which was NOT sufficient requiring a reduction in the requested capacity during todays inspection. The physical plant was inspected and found to be in compliance. A license will be issued, effective today for 20 preschool children age 2-6 years in room #120. continued Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers: Persida Kreider was reminded that all adults 18 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, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. APPLICANT WILL WAIT UNTIL FACILITY OPENS TO DETERMINE IMS NEEDS: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) 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 Review of records to be maintained - Child Care Centers: LPA reviewed with Persida Kreider the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. MyChildCarePlan.org--Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Home: Persida Kreider was 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. Notice of Site Visit for licensed facilities only - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: A notice of site visit was given to Persida Kreider and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit Interview - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, licensee, or facility representative, Persida Kreider. Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: 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. *end of public report