| The approximate outside square footage for the preschool area is 11087 which will accommodate a capacity of 48 preschool children. LPA observed age appropriate toys. There is a teeter totter and a merry go round that will need to be anchored. The merry go round is rusted and will need to be painted/cleaned. There are climbing equipment that are missing age-appropriate labels. The slide has cracks and will need to be repaired. Applicant is using wood chips to cushion fall zones. LPA reminded Applicant to provide adequate supervision at all times.
A fire clearance of 48 preschool children was approved & granted by the Kern County Fire Department on 09/05/2023. Licensee is updated the requested capacity to 47 preschool children to meet square footage requirements. A new fire clearance will be needed to match new capacity.
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)/ (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
Analaura Coyle 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.
The following will need to be corrected before licensure:
· Updates to application paperwork
· Shelving units will need to be anchored
· Outdoor playground need to be cleaned/free of spiderwebs
· Holes in the outdoor play area around fence need to be filled
· The teeter totter and merry-go-round need to be anchored
· Climbing structures will need age-appropriate labels and repainted
· The slide on the climbing structure has cracks that will need to be fixed.
· Outdoor signage will need facility numbers
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