A tour of the center was conducted both inside and outside. This is a change of capacity and the applicant is requesting 80 preschool children ages 2-6 and 48 toddler option children ages 18 months to 3 years. This program will operate year-round. This program will operate year-round Monday – Friday, 7:15 am – 5:15 pm. The preschool program will operate in classrooms A, B, C, D, E. The Toddler Option will operate in classrooms 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. The infant program will operate in classrooms 3 and 4.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

Silvia Fernandez stated that the center will provide breakfast, lunch and a PM snack. The kitchen has been made inaccessible to children in care. There is hot running water in the kitchen. Staff will utilize the staff bathroom. Ill children will be isolated in the isolation area in the staff office in each classroom as well as the front office.

The classrooms were observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed that the furniture and equipment appeared to be safe and in good condition. The shelving units are not anchored to prevent tipping onto children in care. There are enough tables, cubbies, chairs, mats and plenty of toys for children to play. LPA also reminded Site Supervisor to not store anything on top of high bookcases that could potentially fall on children. There are working combination smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in classrooms, located on the ceiling.

Room measurements were taken and reviewed with Site Supervisor Silvia Fernandez. The total inside preschool area measured to an approximate 5950 square feet which will accommodate the requested capacity of 80 preschool children at a time. There is adequate storage space available for children's belongings in the classroom. Site Supervisor 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 15 toilets and 19 sinks/hand washing fixtures which will accommodate the requested capacity of 80 preschool children. Applicant will be providing toilet training. There are changing tables with hand washing fixture in classrooms to meet children’s needs. The facility will be providing filtered water through an Igloo inside and outside.

The total inside toddler option area measured to an approximate 2004 square feet which will accommodate the requested capacity of 48 toddler option children at a time. There is adequate storage space available for children's belongings in the classroom. Site Supervisor 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 12 sinks/hand washing fixtures which will accommodate the requested capacity of 48 toddler option children. Applicant will be providing toilet training. There are changing tables with hand washing fixture in classrooms to meet children’s needs. The facility will be providing filtered water through an Igloo inside and outside.

The approximate outside square footage for the preschool area is 23416 which will accommodate requested capacity of 80 preschool children. The preschool play area is gated all around. LPA observed age appropriate toys. Applicant is using rubber pour to cushion fall zones. There is shade available where children can rest and get water.

The approximate outside square footage for the toddler option area is 9512 which will accommodate requested capacity of 48 toddler option children. The toddler option area is gated all around. LPA observed age appropriate toys. Applicant is using rubber pour to cushion fall zones. There is shade available where children can rest and get water. LPA reminded Site Supervisor, Brisyda Hernandez, to provide adequate supervision at all times.

This facility provides 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 The medication for the children will be kept in the classroom in an inaccessible locked cabinet.

Facility Representative 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.

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.

LPA reviewed with Center Director, Silvia Fernandez, 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:

* PUB 269- Child passenger restraint systems poster 101225(f) Transportation

* Pub 393- Notification of Parents Rights 101218.1(c) Admission Procedures

* License 101160(a) License

* Menus 101227(a)(6) Food Services

* LIC 613A- Personal Rights form 101223(b)(2) Personal Rights

* LIC 9148- Earthquake Preparedness Checklist 101174(b)

* Activity Schedule

* Lead Poisoning brochure

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 platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

On 03/07/2024 the following needed to be corrected before licensure:

· Bolts in the play areas to be trimmed and shaved and/or capped

· Shelving units need to be anchored to prevent tipping onto children

During today's inspection, LPA observed that the items have been corrected.

Pending a final file review, a recommendation will be made to license the above facility for the requested capacity of 80 preschool children and 48 toddler option children.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor Silvia Fernandez.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.