Pre-licensing visit·May 21, 2025

On 5/21/2025 at 10:30 am, Licensing Program Manager (LPM), Joseph Pacheco conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a conversion to a single license facility. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director, Alexandra (Alex) Candelario. Applicant is First United Methodist Church, Modesto and they are requesting to be licensed for 32 preschoolers ages 2-5 in classrooms 10 and 12; 8 toddlers ages 18 months \342\200\223 36 months in classroom 9. Facility is currently licensed for 40 preschool children (500309781). Hours of operation will be Monday \342\200\223 Friday 7:00 am \342\200\223 5:30 pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPM informed Director that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Director stated that they will be in the Director\342\200\231s office. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in an emergency backpack in room 10, in the Director\342\200\231s office and also in the sign in/sign out area. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in each classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted in classrooms 10 and 12 where parents enter the facility. Children will be signed in and out at the entry to room\342\200\231s 10 and 12. LPM continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space for the preschool area measured to an approximate 1,192 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 32 preschool children. Total indoor activity space for the toddler area measured to an approximate 296 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 8 toddler children. LPM observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Toddler toys are safe with no sharp edges, splinters, or points, nor made of small parts that can present a choking hazard. Facility utilizes a water vendor service for drinking water. Children bring water bottles from home to consume the water during indoor activities. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C LPM observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 4/1/25 by the City of Modesto Fire Department. Safe Sleep logs for the toddler children ages 18 months \342\200\223 24 months are kept in a binder in classroom 9. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans for toddler children ages 18 months \342\200\223 24 months are kept in the children\342\200\231s file and in a binder in classroom 9. LPM observed one bathroom between classrooms 10 and 12 that contains 1 sink and 1 toilet. There is a second bathroom across the hallway next to the Director\342\200\231s office that contains 3 toilets and 1 sink. One toilet will be for use by toddler children only and the other two toilets will be for preschool children\342\200\231s use. LPM observed a total of 4 sinks and 3 toilets available for preschool children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 32 preschool children. LPM observed a total of 1 sink and 1 toilet available for toddler children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 8 toddler children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the Director\342\200\231s office and ill children will utilize the staff bathroom. Facility will provide an AM and PM snack. Parents provide lunch. Facility has a supply of food on hand in the event a parent forgets to provide their child with a lunch. Snacks are prepared in a kitchenette on-site and delivered to the respective classrooms. The kitchen area currently includes a refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher and microwave. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed to be free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via being in a physically separate area from the classrooms. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area for each component . Wrought iron fencing is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the preschool measured to an approximate 3,273 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 32 preschool children. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the toddlers is 1,383 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 8 toddler children. Shade is provided via shade umbrellas in both outdoor areas. Mature trees provide additional shade. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on each components playground. There is a climbing structure on the preschool playground for children that is age appropriate for ages 2-5 according to the owners manual The play structure was approved for use by the assigned Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) of the facility during an inspection back on 12/19/24 under license number 500309781. There is a climbing structure on the toddler playground for children ages 2-6. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber in both outdoor areas with use of rubber cushioning. Facility utilizes water pitchers to refill the water bottles during outside activities. LPM observed all hazardous items on the playgrounds to be inaccessible to children. Director, Alex Candelario was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). Director, Alex Candelario 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. 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 LPM reviewed with 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. LPM 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. LPA also informed Director 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. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C Director, Alex Candelario 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. No corrections are needed. A license for 32 preschoolers, and 8 toddler children will be granted upon a final file review. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Alex Candelario. A copy of this report is to remain in the facility for public review.