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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Melissa Domantay and Melissa Guirit conducted a Prelicensing inspection today, February 24, 2022 for change of Ownership. LPAs met with Director, Angela Caswell and Applicant Leah Rosenthal-Kambic. LPAs toured all areas of the facility for a health and safety inspection. There were 10 preschool children and 8 toddlers, 10 infants, 2 preschool teachers, 2 toddler teachers, and 4 infant teachers. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm. Facility will utilize sandbox an electronic system for sign in/out. All measurements and rooms remain the same from previous ownership.
A fire clearance, with a total capacity of 41 was received from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection Department. A clearance for 12 infants, ages birth to 24 months, 17 preschoolers age 2 years to first grade entry, and 12 toddlers, ages 18 months to 36 months.
LPAs observed that the classrooms has sufficient lighting and appears to be clean and in good condition. LPAs observed an ample supply of age appropriate activities, equipment, furniture, and are equipped with varied age appropriate materials and equipment. The infant program will serve 4 crib-aged infants in the infant classroom. There is a separate crib area with 4 cribs for infants. The diaper changing counters are within arms reach of a sink. The infant play yard is fenced in all around and all climbing structures are cushioned with turf. LPAs observed outdoor play areas, they are fully fenced and have amply supply of age appropriate activities, equipment, and furniture. LPAs observed ample amount of shade for infants.
The building has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector, and first aid supplies. There is a working telephone at the center. LPAs did not observe any hazardous items that would be accessible to children. Facility will be providing lunch and snacks for children, and facility will provide drinking water to children indoors and outdoors. The staff office and vacant classrooms will be used for ill children as the isolation area.
See 809-C for continuance. |