Facility-requested visit·February 5, 2025

On February 5, 2025 at 9:15am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Snow and Friese conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection for an decrease in capacity. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant/Facility Representative Karen Fukushima Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 17 preschool, age 2-6 years in classroom # 6 (removing room #5). Hours of operation will be 7:30am -3:30pm. Present during today\342\200\231s inspection were 14 children with 4 staff. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Karen Fukushima that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured new additional indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 1,029 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 17 Children in room #6. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via, water dispenser delivery. LPA 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 1/9/25. LPA observed a total of 2 sinks and 2 toilets available for children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 17 children. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing chain link is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 3,949 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via shade structure. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children ages 2-5 years which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by wood chips. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Karen, 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). No corrections are needed. The capacity will be adjusted. continued Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers: Karen Fukushima 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.\342\200\235 APPLICANT KNOWS PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS WILL NEED IMS: \342\200\234This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP . A 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 . \342\200\234 APPLICANT WILL WAIT UNTIL FACILITY OPENS TO DETERMINE IMS NEEDS: \342\200\234Incidental 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\342\200\235 Review of records to be maintained - Child Care Centers: \342\200\234LPA reviewed with Karen Fukushima, 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.\342\200\235 Safe Sleep (for infant centers)\342\200\223 Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: \342\200\234LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] 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 [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] 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.\342\200\235 MyChildCarePlan.org--Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Home: Karen Fukushima 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. \342\200\234 Notice of Site Visit (for licensed facilities only) - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: \342\200\234A notice of site visit was given to Karen Fukushima and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. \342\200\234 Exit Interview - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: \342\200\234Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Karen Fukushima. 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