376701481-12-28-2020-20-CC-MMAE-BWQRLZ-20201228120758

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701481
Report Date: 12/28/2020
Date Signed: 12/28/2020 12:08:04 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE PIONEERS PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	376701481
ADMINISTRATOR:	JENNIFER KAY MAUZY		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2225 WEST VICTORIA DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(619) 445-2072
CITY:	ALPINE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91901
CAPACITY:	27	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	12/28/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:00 AM
MET WITH:	Jennifer Mauzy		TIME COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 12/28/20 at 8:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Martha Malane arrived at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with owner, Jennifer Mauzy and proceeded to tour the facility. This preschool program will serve 23 preschool children ages two (2) through Kindergarten. Planned hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm. All classrooms were inspected and measured the following: · Classroom #4 (preschool: 2 years – kindergarten) measured a total of 361.37 square feet · Preschool Room (preschool: 2 – kindergarten): measured a total of 577.05 square feet The total indoor space measured at 938.42 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate 26 children. However, the facility is only requesting a capacity of 23 preschool children. The classrooms are equipped with appropriate furniture and napping equipment (mats), tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves and other materials for children. There are three (3) sinks and two (2) toilets which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 23 children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via refillable water containers and children will bring refillable water bottles from home. A staff restroom is located in Fuller Hall and is designated for ill children. Fuller Hall will be utilized as an isolation area for ill children. There is a functioning carbon monoxide detector and a first aid kit with required supplies. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous substances shall be kept inaccessible. The center will utilize the Brightwheel Application for sign in and sign out. Required documents are posted at the entrance. See Continuation Page LIC809C...

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/28/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/28/2020

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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE PIONEERS PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701481
	VISIT DATE: 12/28/2020

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The preschool outdoor activity space was inspected and measured a total of 1777.99 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate 23 children. The outdoor activity space is fenced, has adequate shade through the use of trees and sufficient cushioning under and around the play structure and slides by the use of rubber mulch and rubber mats. Drinking water is readily available in the outdoor activity space via refillable water containers and children bring refillable water bottles from home. Proper supervision and placement of staff in the outdoor activity space was advised to ensure supervision and safety of children.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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. LPA discussed California Megan's Law www.meganslaw.ca.gov. LPA discussed and provided Lead Prevention pamphlet. Owner states she understands all staff must have a criminal record clearance and be associated to the facility prior to having a presence in the facility.

A fire clearance for 27 children was granted on 12/03/20. However, an updated fire clearance is required due to the owner's requested for a change of use for room #4 and requested capacity for the preschool program. An updated LIC200A was received during this inspection.

The following corrections are needed prior to licensure:
· Director shall complete the required Lead Prevention Training
· Updated Fire Clearance

After an updated fire clearance has been received and verification of the director completing the required Lead Prevention Training, a license may be granted after final file review.

An exit interview was conducted with the owner. The following reports were discussed and provided: LIC809, LIC809-C and LIC9102.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/28/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/28/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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