All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Ms. Palacios that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Ms. Palacios stated that they will be in the office area. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in the office. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located on the ceiling. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the reception area. Children will be signed in and out at the front desk.

LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 2014 square feet which isn’t sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 60 Children. It is sufficient for 57 children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via water bottles and drinking fountain. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted for 60 preschool children on 06/12/2024 by Bakersfield City Fire Prevention.

LPA observed a total of 2 sinks and 4 toilets available for children’s use. These are not sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 60 children. Applicant will be installing two more sinks to accommodate the requested capacity. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the office area.

The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Concrete wall is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the preschool is 4815 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via canopies. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground which is properly anchored. It is missing an age-appropriate label. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by wood chips. Drinking water is available via water bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Esperanza Palacios was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

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).

Applicant Esperanza Palacios 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.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) 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

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.

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-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:

· Two more sinks installed for children’s use.

· Age-appropriate label for the play structure

· An updated fire clearance for 57 preschool children

Applicant Esperanza Palacios understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Esperanza Palacios.