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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 223810147
Report Date: 03/09/2021
Date Signed: 03/09/2021 02:52:19 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	WHERE THE WILD THINGS PLAY PRESCHOOL LLC		FACILITY NUMBER:	223810147
ADMINISTRATOR:	DIXON, LORI		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5991 DARRAH RD		TELEPHONE:	(925) 667-5392
CITY:	MARIPOSA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95338
CAPACITY:	24	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	03/09/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:45 AM
MET WITH:	Lori Dixon		TIME COMPLETED:	11:35 AM

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On 03/09/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Juvenal Moctezuma conducted an announced prelicensing inspection and met with Owner, Lori Dixon. LPA explained the reason of the inspection and a tour of the center was conducted both inside and outside. The center is located on 5991 Darrah Rd in Mariposa, CA. The applicant is requesting a preschool capacity of 24 preschool children. This program will operate year round from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. The center will provide breakfast, lunch, & 2 snacks. Food will be prepped on site since there is a kitchen in the building. There is hot running water in the kitchen. Lori added a children's safety gate to make the kitchen and site supervisors office inaccessible to children. The sharp utensils (knives) and medications will be stored in a high cabinet inside the kitchen area. The cleaning supplies will be kept underneath the kitchen sink which have a plastic lock in place. LPA observed plenty of age appropriate toys inside the classroom and observed that the classroom was clean and free of toxins. LPA observed that the furniture and equipment inside the classrooms appeared to be safe and in good condition. The cubbies are in the hallway at the front entrance of the center which will be used as an emergency exit since the back door of the classroom will be used as the front entrance. There are plenty of cots, tables, chairs, & cubbies to meet the newly requested capacity of 19 preschool children.

Staff will utilize the staff bathroom located right outside the classroom which is next to the chidlrens bathroom. Ill children will be isolated in the site supervisors office and will use the staff bathroom. LPA observed a working carbon monoxide in place. Lori stated that she uses an app so parents are able to sign their child in/out. Parents fill out a wellness check and children get their temperatures checked before entering the classroom.

Room measurements were taken and reviewed with Lori. The total inside preschool area measured to an approximate 665 square feet which will only accommodate 19 preschool children. Lori amended her application during the inspection to meet the newly measured capacity of 19 preschool children.

Report Continued Onto LIC 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Michael Duarte	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7874
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma	TELEPHONE: (559) 580-0275
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/09/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/09/2021

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: WHERE THE WILD THINGS PLAY PRESCHOOL LLC	FACILITY NUMBER: 223810147
	VISIT DATE: 03/09/2021

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Parents will provide the bedding and blankets and will be taken home at the end of the week - Friday to get washed. The preschool area has a total of 2 toilets and 3 sinks/hand washing fixtures which will accommodate the newly requested capacity of 19 preschool children. Licensee understands that since the bathrooms are outside the classroom, staff are required to take the children to and from the bathroom. Lori stated that she has talked to her staff and are informed that they will need to have visual supervision of children at all times and children are not allowed to be inside the bathroom alone. Lori stated that children will use their own personalized water bottles which Lori is providing. Lori stated that they will use a water dispenser to refill the water bottles so children can have water readily available to them inside the classroom and out in the play yard. Lori stated that she currently does not have the water dispenser since she is going to contract with alhambra but LPA observed plenty of water bottles in the fridge.

The approximate outside square footage for the preschool area is 5,941 square feet which will accommodate the newly requested capacity of 19 Preschool Children. The play area is fenced all around. LPA observed a plastic play structure, wood chips to cushion, fall zones, and other age appropriate toys. LPA observed mature trees that provide shade in the playground. Lori stated that they will use a canopy to provide additional shade. Lori understands that the canopy will need to be anchored to the ground. Lastly, LPA reminded Lori to provide adequate supervision of the children at all times.

A fire clearance has not been received by the Mariposa County Fire Department but Lori provided proof that the Inspection was completed on 2/23/2021. An Amended fire clearance will need to be sent out to the fire department to make sure the center is cleared to care for 19 preschool children.

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Michael Duarte	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7874
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma	TELEPHONE: (559) 580-0275
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/09/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/09/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: WHERE THE WILD THINGS PLAY PRESCHOOL LLC	FACILITY NUMBER: 223810147
	VISIT DATE: 03/09/2021

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The following items must be completed prior to issuing a license by 03/23/2021.
Daycare:
· Submit proof of water dispenser through Alhambra.
· Submit proof of door bell/alarm for the front door of center.
· Repaint the metal bars in the play area since rust and metal are showing.
· Get age sticker for plastic play structure.
· Get amended Fire Clearance from Fire Department
· Stepping stool for the children's sink inside classroom

Pending a final file review and completion of above items, a recommendation will be made to license the above facility for a capacity of 19 preschool children.

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

No deficiencies cited during today's visit.
A COPY OF THIS REPORT IS TO REMAIN IN THE FACILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW.
THIS REPORT SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
To order forms, etc. visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Michael Duarte	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7874
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma	TELEPHONE: (559) 580-0275
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/09/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/09/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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