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32 | Room measurements were taken and reviewed with Jaeda. The total inside school age area measured to an approximate 2,867 square feet which will accommodate 60 School Age children. There is adequate storage space available for children's belongings in each area. There are enough tables, chairs, & toys for children to play with. Toys and equipment appear to be age appropriate. There are a total of 2 toilets, 2 Urinals, & 3 sinks in the boys bathroom & 4 Toilets & 3 Sinks in the girls bathroom which will accommodate the requested capacity of 60 School Age children. Jaeda stated that there will be a water dispenser in each classroom so children can have water readily available to them at all times. Applicant will use a water jug outside with cup dispensers for water usage. Children will be brought in the the building to use the chidlrens bathroom.
The approximate outside square footage for the Play Area is 3,630 which will only accommodate 48 school age children at a time. Applicant stated that she will stagger her play times and submit a waiver which will be pending approval. The play area has a mesh see through fence to make the water fountain inaccessible. The self latching gate is not working properly. The whole area has a permanent shade structure and bushes that will need to be maintained. There are a couple of rose bushes which jaeda stated will make inaccessible to children in care by adding a gate around them. Another gate will be added so children don't have access to the trash area. Jaeda stated that she will piurchase toys as the center opens. The Play area is gated all around. Jaeda stated that the church owns the entire building but that play area has a separate address than the potentially licensed address (school age area). LPA notified Jaeda that LPA will speak with management in regards to the play area and see if that will be allowed to use for the school age license.
A fire clearance for 60 School age children was received and granted by the Fresno Fire Department on 12/23/2021. An Amended Fire Clearance will be submitted to the fire department to show that both address have a clearance.
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
Jaeda was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to \$500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
Report Continued Onto LIC 809-C
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