Pre-licensing visit·September 24, 2021

The facility pre-licensing inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kirk Marks. The applicant has applied for an infant license with a toddler option for a capacity of 12 infants and 32 toddlers for a total capacity of 44. The facility was toured inside and outside. The center will operate from 7:45 am \342\200\223 4:45 pm, M-F year-round. The infant/toddler program consists of 3 classroom(s) serving ages 0-18 months (infants) and 18-36 months (toddlers). The fire clearance was approved 8/05/2021 for a capacity of 44. The indoor capacity measured for 68 children and the outdoor yard area measured for 72 children. Therefore, the 44 requested capacity is approved. Required postings (Parents Personal Rights, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, Menu, etc.) listed on Form LIC 311A are posted. The applicant was advised that all staff are required to have a criminal background clearance on file with Community Care Licensing. The applicant is aware of the immediate $100 per day civil penalty for anyone providing care or supervision without a criminal record clearance. The Director meets the required qualifications. The infants/toddlers will use the fenced outdoor play area. Sign-In/Out procedures were reviewed which is done electronically. The applicant/director understands that if a manual Sign-In/Out procedure is used; full legal signatures are required. There are pull alarms, and there is a working carbon monoxide detector and charged fire extinguisher in the facility rated at least the 2A10BC. All Exits are marked. There are three bathrooms with a total of six toilets and six sinks. There are two staff bathrooms, which are separate. Water is available inside by use of water cups using water coolers and outside via water jug and cups. Infants/toddlers with symptoms of illness will not be accepted, and infants/toddlers who become ill during the day will be isolated in the director's office. The facility has sufficient mats for each napping infant/toddler and have cribs ordered which will be available in the next few weeks. Bedding will be washed on site daily. Cribs will be free of loose objects. Infants will be supervised at all times while sleeping, and staff will physically check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. (continued) (Continued from LIC 809) The 15-minute checks will be documented on individual sleeping log and kept in the infant\342\200\231s file. Infants under 12 months will be placed on their backs for sleep, and no infants will be swaddled, and the facility will have an Infant Sleeping Plan on file. Breakfast and lunch and an afternoon snack are provided at the program. The food is prepared on site and is properly stored, and refrigeration is provided. The kitchen is sanitary and well supplied. Age appropriate toys and activities are available for infants/toddlers. There is grass and wood chips underneath the play structures sufficient to absorb falls. There are trees and awnings present to provide shade in the play yard. There are no bodies of water located on the property and none are to be added without prior notification and approval of the licensing agency. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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)/ (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 . This report, as well as the Guide to Safe Sleep Practices brochure, Lead Exposure Testing and COVID Guidance were reviewed and discussed with the applicant/director. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years.