Toys and equipment appear to be age appropriate. There is a total of 2 toilets and 2 sinks/hand washing fixtures in the bathroom which will accommodate the requested capacity. Veronica stated that children bring their own water bottles from home and are placed in the classroom so children can have water readily available to them. Veronica sated that children take out water bottles when playing outside as well.
The approximate outside square footage measurements were taken and reviewed with Veronica. The total outside school age play area measured to an approximate 3,516 SF which will accommodate a total of 46 children at a time. The outdoor play area gets shared with the preschool children. Veronica stated they will submit a waiver to stagger the outdoor play times and understand that both preschool children and school age children cannot be commingled at any time. Waiver will be pending approval.
The outdoor play area has a small basketball court, a play structure, metal dome that children can use and play, and plenty of other toys. Licensee is using wood & rubber mulch to soften the fall zones. LPA advised Veronica to get more cushion material since it appears there's not enough to cushion the fall zones. LPA observed a cement block on the fall slide zone of the play structure that poses a threat to children's safety. LPA observed 2 mature trees that provide shade & a play structure that needs an age sticker. The playground has a iron fence that goes all around.
A fire clearance for 42 children was received and granted by the Fresno Fire Department on 09/08/2021. An amended fire clearance will be sent out to the fire department to meet the newly requested capacity of 37 children.
During the Inspection, LPA observed that the two staff present were wearing face masks underneath their nose and all school age children in care were not being taught and/or reminded to wear face coverings as required by California Department of Public Health guidelines. Veronica acknowledged that the facility was leaving it up to parent’s to decide whether or not their child should wear a face covering while in care and that it was difficult to try and get children to keep face masks on. LPA notified Veronica that according to the state mandates and guidelines all children over the age of 2 and staff should be wearing face masks. Veronica understood and sated that they will start requiring children to wear face coverings while indoors.
This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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
Report Continued Onto LIC 809-C
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