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32 | Room measurements were taken and reviewed with Nathan. The total inside preschool area measured to an approximate 4,242 square feet which will accommodate 120 preschool children. Nathan stated that the center provides the bedding and sheets for napping. Each classroom washes them once a week or whenever necessary. The preschool area has a total of 10 toilets and 10 sinks/hand washing fixtures which will accommodate the requested capacity of 120 preschool children. Nathan stated that the center will continue to use water jugs and disposable cups for drinking water both indoor and outdoor.
The approximate outside square footage for the preschool area is 8,515 square feet which will only accommodate 113 preschool children at a time. Nathan stated that the center has a waiver on file that needs to be amended to the new licensee. Nathan stated that classrooms stagger their outside play area so there are never 120 preschool children outside at once and understands that the maximum amount of children that can be outside is 113. The play area is fenced all around. LPA observed a a play structure, wood chips to cushion the fall zones, and other age appropriate toys. LPA observed plenty of shade, tables, and benches. LPA reminded Nathan to provide adequate supervision of the children at all times.
A fire clearance has been received and granted by the Porterville City Fire Department on 02/24/2021 for 120 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
The following items must be completed prior to issuing a license by 03/24/2021.
Daycare:
· Submit proof of Carbon Monoxide.
· Amended Waiver Request
· Shave or cover all the threads bolts to a recommended size of 3/4 around the fence.
Pending a final file review and completion of above items, a recommendation will be made to license the above facility for a capacity of 120 preschool children.
Report Continued Onto LIC 809-C |