Director stated that the center will provide a morning snack, & afternoon snack, breakfast and lunch. There is a kitchen on site in case food needs to be warmed up or stored. Staff is aware to keep door leading into kitchen area locked. Food will be warmed in microwave and rice cooker. There is hot running water in the kitchen. Staff will utilize the staff bathroom that's in hallway. Ill children will be isolated in the room adjacent to receptionist and utilize the staff bathroom.

The classroom was observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed that the furniture and equipment appeared to be safe and in good condition. There are enough tables, chairs, cots, and plenty of toys for children to play. LPA also reminded Director to not store anything on top of high bookcases that could potentially fall on children. There is a working carbon monoxide detector in each classroom.

LPA reviewed with Center Director, that any future changes to the classrooms are required to ensure that furniture does not tip over on to children, the furniture are to be anchored or situated that tipping does not occur. Classroom changes of furniture shall be situated that 100% visual supervision is always provided to children in care.

The approximate outside square footage for the Infant area is 2,709 which will accommodate requested capacity of 32 Infant Children. The Infant play area is gated with alarms on gates. LPA observed age appropriate toys and a play structure that is appropriate for 6 months to 23 months. Staff will ensure children below the age of 6 months do not have access to structure when in the Infant play area. Structure includes landing no higher than 2 feet and applicant is using artificial turf to cushion fall zones. There is a large patio cover to provide shade where children can rest and get water. LPA reminded Sarah Mitchel, Center Director to provide adequate supervision at all times and to not commingle Infant children with preschool children in INfant play area.

A fire clearance of 166 children comprised of 32 infant children and 134 was approved & granted by the Bakersfield Fire Department on 05/17/2022.

This facility does not 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

Center 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.

LPA also informed Sarah Mitchell of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Pending a final file review and completion of above items, a recommendation will be made to license the above facility for the requested capacity of 32 Infant children.

LPA reviewed with Sarah Mitchell, the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

The following documents should be posted at the facility:

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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Sarah Mitchell, Center Director.

A COPY OF THIS REPORT IS TO REMAIN IN THE FACILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW.