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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371285
Report Date: 09/10/2019
Date Signed: 09/10/2019 11:11:07 AM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:ENVIRONMENTAL NATURE (ENC) NATURE PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
304371285
ADMINISTRATOR:BIERLICH, SUSAN M.FACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:745 DOVER DRIVETELEPHONE:
(949) 645-8489
CITY:NEWPORT BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92663
CAPACITY:75CENSUS: 0DATE:
09/10/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Sue Bierlich, Director and
Kathy Satchell, Enrollment and Inclusion Specialist
TIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Port conducted an inspection of the facility for the purpose of evaluating the facility for licensure. The applicant has requested a license to care for 75 preschool age children from 2 to 6 years of age Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Room 1 (Tortoise), Room 2 (Coyote) and Room 3 (Bear). Fire clearance from the Newport Beach Fire Prevention Bureau was received and supports the requested capacity of 75 children.

LPA toured the entire facility indoors and outdoors. The following measurements were obtained

Indoor:
Room 1 (Tortoise): 880 square feet
Room 2 (Coyote): 880 square feet
Room 3 (Bear): 880 square feet
Total: 2640 square feet/ 35 = 75 children.

Toilets and sinks:
Toilets 8 x 15 = 120 children
Sinks 9 x 15 = 135 children
There are 2 toilets and 3 sinks in each classroom. There is a restroom for the children with 2 toilets that can be accessed from the outdoor playground.

Outdoor:
Outdoor Yard: 15288 square feet
Total: 15288 square feet/75 = 203 children

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rina LopezTELEPHONE: (714) 703-2808
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Wendy PortTELEPHONE: (714) 293-9315
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/10/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/10/2019
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: ENVIRONMENTAL NATURE (ENC) NATURE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371285
VISIT DATE: 09/10/2019
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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

Based on today’s measurement and the sink and toilet availability, this center has sufficient activity space to support the capacity of 75 children in Room 1 (Tortoise), Room 2 (Coyote) and Room 3 (Bear). During today's inspection the contractor for the facility was observed to be completing work indoors and outdoors. A license to care for 75 preschool children from 2 years of age to 6 years of age 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday will be issued upon receipt of the following corrections. Correction are due no later than 14 days from today's date: 09/23/2019.

1. Photograph of final classroom setup for each classroom
2. Proof in the form of a photograph depicting installation of barrier to make drainage area inaccessible to children and covers on protruding fence screws
3. Proof in the form of a photograph depicting installation of caps on frame around slide
4. Removal of the 6 cacti plants on the hill of the outdoor playground
5. Proof in the form of a photograph depicting final installation of stepping stumps
6. Written statement acknowledging tree house has been sanded/finished
7. Proof in the form of a photograph depicting E-Z up tents on outdoor playground
8. Create barrier around 3 ft plastic pipe in outdoor playground
9. Proof in the form of a photograph depicting parent board with required postings

Exit interview was conducted. Report reviewed and discussed. Applicant was also advised, once licensed, the Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days and if A violations are cited then the Licensing Report (LIC809 or 9099) must be posted by the Notice of Site Visit for a period of 30 days or $100 civil penalties will be assessed. The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature acknowledges receipt of these rights. Licensee was informed of how/where to access regulations and forms from CCLD website: www.ccld.ca.gov.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rina LopezTELEPHONE: (714) 703-2808
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Wendy PortTELEPHONE: (714) 293-9315
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/10/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/10/2019
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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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: ENVIRONMENTAL NATURE (ENC) NATURE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371285
VISIT DATE: 09/10/2019
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The following was observed:
-Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment
-The office will serve as the isolation area for ill children until parents arrive.
-Water is available both indoors and outdoors by water fountains and pitchers/cups.
-Outdoor activity area is supplied with age and size appropriate equipment.
-There is sufficient napping equipment for the children
-Bedding will be sent home weekly to be laundered by parents
-Shade will be provided by E-Z up canopies until permanent shade structures are installed
-Lunch will be brought by each child and snacks will be provided by the facility
-A separate staff restroom is available in the office
-Medication will be stored in the office and in a medication backpack for each classroom in a location inaccessible to children in care.
-First Aid kit is complete
-Sign in/Sign out procedure was reviewed and meets regulation requirements
-There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher that meet State Fire Marshall standards.

Applicant was notified about emergency/disaster drills, posting requirements, children records, mandated child abuse and injury/ death reporting, and fingerprint clearance requirements. A hard copy of Form 311A, Records to be Maintained at the Facility – Child Care Centers was provided to the facility representative. Facility was advised on how to receive notifications for quarterly updates and provided with Child Care Advocate contact information: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . Facility was advised on Mandated Reporter Training requirements as outlined in Health and Safety Code 1596. 8662. A certificate of completion for Mandated Reporter Training for staff members shall be kept on file. A copy of the Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was provided and explained.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rina LopezTELEPHONE: (714) 703-2808
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Wendy PortTELEPHONE: (714) 293-9315
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/10/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/10/2019
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