Pre-licensing visit·October 24, 2023

On October 24 th , 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rosie Breault conducted an announced Prelicensing inspection. LPA met with center manager Karla Delgado and discussed the purpose of the inspection. The facility has applied for a school age program license for a capacity of thirty-five (35) children. This facility is located on the grounds of Rio Plaza Elementary School. The school age program will operate Monday \342\200\223 Friday 7:00AM - 8:00AM and 2:30PM \342\200\223 6:00PM. Facility will be utilizing one (1) classroom for care and supervision designated as Classroom #23. Classroom was inspected for safety, cleanliness, inaccessibility to poisons, tools, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. LPA observed classrooms to have age-appropriate toys, activities, and furniture readily accessible for children in care. Children are assigned cubbies to store their personal belongings. Four (4) sinks and (4) toilets are available for children\342\200\231s use. Manager stated parent/authorized representatives will use electronic app \342\200\234The Hub\342\200\235 for the purposes of signing in and out. Carbon Monoxide detector was present in classroom, tested, and functioning at the time of the inspection. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 8/14/2023. First aid kits are available. Water is available for children\342\200\231s use. Manager stated facility will provide snacks via the elementary school cafeteria and served in classrooms. LPA observed one (1) refrigerator classroom, inaccessible and functioning at the time of the inspection. Children will utilize elementary school play yard for outdoor activities and LPA observed water jug available for use. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their drinking water for lead contamination. The facility must have its water tested and post the results within 180 days of licensure. LPA reviewed with applicant 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. LPA discussed information capacity, and ratios. Director was made aware that it is the facility's responsibility to know the current regulations for a facility which can be accessed on-line at www.cdss.ca.gov . Manager was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Ventura County Fire Department conducted an inspection on 10/18/2023 and cleared facility for capacity of thirty-five (35) children. Indoor and outdoor square footage exempt under Health and Safety Code 1596.806 permitting maximum capacity of thirty-five (35) children. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with manager Karla Delagado. Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Licensure pending manager approval.