136608115-8-28-2023-20-CC-MMAE-CV63SJ-20230828183025

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136608115
Report Date: 08/28/2023
Date Signed: 08/28/2023 06:30:32 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/28/2023 06:30 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:	BCA LITTLE LIONS		FACILITY NUMBER:	136608115
ADMINISTRATOR:	EMMET FRIED		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	4249 CA HIGHWAY 86		TELEPHONE:	(760) 344-3911
CITY:	BRAWLEY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92227
CAPACITY: 24	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	08/28/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:30 AM
MET WITH:	Emmet Fried		TIME COMPLETED:	01:21 PM

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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 8/28/23 at 10:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Martha Malane arrived at the facility for the purpose of a pre-licensing inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with facility representative, Emmet Fried, board members, Chris Neal and Michael Reeves and Director, Emma Topete and was led on a tour the facility. Applicant is requesting a capacity of 24 preschool children (age 2 - Kindergarten). Applicant’s planned hours of operation are Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm. The indoor space measured a total of 1241.86 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate 33 children; however, applicant is only requesting a capacity of 24. Classrooms are equipped with age-appropriate furniture including mats for napping, tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves and other materials for children. There are two (2) toilets and four (4) sinks available for use, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Drinking water is available inside and outside via refillable water bottles brought from home and filtered water from the main classroom sink. There is a separate restroom for staff located next to the children’s restroom. The isolation area in the main classroom and staff restroom will be utilized if a child becomes ill. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions are kept inaccessible to children. Facility provides snacks and lunch is provided from home. The facility will utilize manual sign in/out sheets. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector. There is a first aid kit available with required supplies. The outdoor activity space measured a total of 2522.75 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate 33 children; however, applicant is only requesting a capacity of 24. Shade is provided via a canopy. LPA observed toys and materials available for outdoor play. High climbing equipment has rubber matting for cushioning to absorb falls. Proper supervision and placement of staff outside was discussed to ensure the safety of children at all times. Continued See LIC809C…

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/28/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2023

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: BCA LITTLE LIONS	FACILITY NUMBER: 136608115
	VISIT DATE: 08/28/2023

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There is a swimming pool next to the outdoor activity space. The swimming pool is surrounded by a 5-foot high wrought iron fence with two (2) gates that swing open away from the pool. The gates are self-latching and self-closing. Applicant will submit a plan of operation to ensure gates to the outdoor activity space and pool gates are secure prior to children utilizing the outdoor space.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) or (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.

Applicant 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, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at the Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted and a CDPH286 form for immunization records.

For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP); LPA provided applicant with a copy of the PIN. LPA referred applicant to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

See LIC809C continuation...

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/28/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2023

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: BCA LITTLE LIONS	FACILITY NUMBER: 136608115
	VISIT DATE: 08/28/2023

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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

A fire clearance for 24 preschool children (age 2 - Kindergarten) was granted 8/18/23.

The following is required:
· Plan of operation for outdoor activity space

Exit interview conducted with facility representative, Emmet Fried, board member, Chris Neal and Director, Emma Topete. A license for 24 preschool children (age 2-kindergraten) may be granted after the above requirements is submitted to the SDRO a final file review.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/28/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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