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32 | Measurements of indoor activity space for Preschool program were taken and reviewed with Director. The total usable square footage for Preschool program is approximately 2,719 square feet (1,876 = Preschool & 843 = Toddler Option) which will accommodate the requested total capacity of 78 children that includes 54 Preschool children ages 2-6 with Toddler Option of 24 children, ages 18 months to 36 months. There is adequate storage space available for children's belongings in the classroom. Director understands that children's equipment needs to match the capacity she is licensed for. Toys and equipment appear to be age appropriate. There is a total of 4 toilets and 4 sinks/hand washing fixtures (Preschool) and 4 toilets and 2 sinks/hand washing fixtures (Toddler Option) which will accommodate the requested total capacity of 78 children that includes 54 Preschool children ages 2-6 with a Toddler Option of 24 children, ages 18 months to 36 months. Children will fill individual water bottles/Sippy cups from filtered tap water.
The approximate outside square footage for the preschool area is 39,889 (33,368 - Preschool & 8,520 = Toddler Option) which will accommodate requested total the requested total capacity of 78 children that includes 54 Preschool children ages 2-6 with a Toddler Option of 24 children, ages 18 months to 36 months. The Preschool/Toddler Option playground is fenced and gated all around. The Toddler Option playground will be shared with Infant children. Director submitted request for waiver to share Toddler Option Playground with Infant children. LPA observed age appropriate toys, a bike path and 2 separate age-appropriate structures in Preschool playground. Applicant is using sand to cushion fall zones. There is shade available where children can rest and get water.
A fire clearance of 97 children that includes 54 Preschool children ages 2-6 with a Toddler Option of 25 children, ages 18 months to 36 month and 18 Infant children was approved & granted by the City of Bakersfield Fire Department on 05/26/2022.
This facility does plan 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
Director 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. |