Pre-licensing visit·March 27, 2024

On 03/27/2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nancy Her and certified Spanish Speaking LPA Claribel Soto, conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection and met with Applicant, Jose Camilo. LPA reviewed the reason of the inspection and a tour of the center was conducted both inside and outside. The center is located at address 12883 Avenue 419, Orosi, CA 93647. This is a new facility and the applicant is requesting 36 preschool children ages 2-6. This program will operate year-round. This facility will provide full-time care from 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday. This program will operate in three classrooms. Applicant is aware to contact the Fresno Community Care Licensing for a change in classrooms and/or change in capacity. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. 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). Jose Camilo stated that the parents will bring food from home. Staff will utilize the hallway bathroom. Ill children will be isolated in the isolation area in the directors office and utilize the staff bathroom. The classrooms were observed to be clean and free of toxins. The classrooms were not set up for child care use. LPAs could not verify that there are enough tables, cubbies, chairs, mats or plenty of toys for children to play. LPAs reminded applicant to not store anything on top of high bookcases that could potentially fall on children. There are working combination smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in classrooms, located on the ceiling. LPA reviewed with Applicant, Jose Camilo, that classrooms are required to ensure that furniture does not tip over on to children, the furniture are to be anchored or situated that tipping does not occur. Classroom changes of furniture shall be situated that 100% visual supervision is always provided to children in care. Room measurements were taken and reviewed with Applicant, Jose Camilo. The total inside preschool area measured to an approximate 916 square feet which will not accommodate the requested capacity of 36 preschool children at a time. The inside preschool area will accommodate 26 preschool children. Applicant understands that children's equipment needs to match the capacity he is licensed for. There is a total of 3 toilets and 3 sinks/hand washing fixtures which will accommodate the requested capacity of 36 preschool children. Children will be bringing water bottles/sippy cups from home to provide inside and outside drinking water. The approximate outside square footage for the preschool area is 2922 which will accommodate requested capacity of 36 preschool children. The primary preschool play area is gated all around. Applicant will be installing a gate to enclose the smaller shaded area. LPAs observed two climbing equipment that were rusted and does not have age appropriate labels. There is shade available where children can rest and get water in the smaller shaded area before the entrance to the bigger outdoor area. LPA reminded Applicant, Jose Camilo, to provide adequate supervision at all times. The fire clearance of 36 consisting of 36 preschool childrens age 2-6 was received on 02/06/2024. Fire clearance was approved by Tulare County FD Fire Prevention. A new fire clearance will be needed for 26 preschool children. 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 Facility Representative 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 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. The following will need to be corrected before licensure: \302\267 Updated 200A to match capacity for 26 preschool children \302\267 Classrooms need to be set up ready for children \302\267 Updated facility sketch showing room 11 is not for children\342\200\231s use. \302\267 Child safety gate installed for classroom 1 \302\267 Outdoor gate to enclose shaded area needs to be installed \302\267 Gates need to be cleaned and repainted \302\267 Outdoor play structures need to be repainted and needs an age appropriate label \302\267 Applicant needs to obtain a first aid kit and a trash can for solid wastes \302\267 Applicant needs to obtain a water igloo \302\267 A new fire clearance \302\267 Cots/Mats for napping LPA reviewed with Applicant, Jose Camilo, 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. The following documents should be posted at the facility: * PUB 269- Child passenger restraint systems poster 101225(f) Transportation * Pub 393- Notification of Parents Rights 101218.1(c) Admission Procedures * License 101160(a) License * Menus 101227(a)(6) Food Services * LIC 613A- Personal Rights form 101223(b)(2) Personal Rights * LIC 610- Disaster Plan 101174(a) * LIC 9148- Earthquake Preparedness Checklist 101174(b) * Activity Schedule * Lead Poisoning brochure 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 platform. 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.