Brenda Naranjo stated that the center will provide breakfast and lunch. The meals are provided by Monroe Elementary. Ill children will be isolated in the nurse’s office and utilize the bathroom located in the nurse’s office.

The classroom was observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPAs 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 Brenda Naranjo not to store anything on top of high bookcases/storage cabinets that could potentially fall on children. There is a working carbon monoxide detector inside the classroom.

LPAs reviewed with Brenda Naranjo, 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. Per Brenda Naranjo, bathroom procedures when taking children to the restroom shall require staff to stand at the door to assist a child if needed.

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Licensee is providing the following to provide accessible drinking water to children in care: For inside drinking water, licensee is providing disposable cup dispenser with disposable cups. For the outside drinking water, licensee is providing an igloo with disposable cup dispenser with disposable cups.

This facility is participating in the inclusion program. Per licensee, Madera Unified School District, the special education program will be mainstream up to 9 special education program children, ages 3 to 5 years old, during outside play yard. The nine special education program children will be supervised by their teacher and two special education paraprofessionals when in the outside play yard. A schedule was provided and will be followed.

The approximate outside square footage for the preschool area is more than adequate to accommodate requested capacity of 24 Preschool Children. Licensee requested an outside play waiver due to sharing the kindergarten class. A schedule was provided and will be followed.

LPA observed age appropriate toys, a bike path, slide, and swings. Applicant is using wood chip to cushion fall zones. There is shade available where children can rest and get water. Licensee has a permanent shade structure that is built into the play structure. Mature trees provide additional shade. The climbing structure has an age appropriate sticker for age 2 to 5-year-old. ECE Specialist informed LPA’s that the play structure will be replaced in September of 2022. LPAs instructed ECE Specialist to provide manufacturers specifications of the new structure to Licensing Program Manager, Juvenal Moctezuma prior to installation. LPA reminded Brenda Naranjo, ECE Specialist to provide adequate supervision at all times. There are no locked storage buildings on the play yard.

A fire clearance of 24 preschool children was approved and granted by the City of Madera Fire Department on July 7, 2022.

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

Brenda Naranjo 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.

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LPAs also informed ECE Specialist, Brenda Naranjo, 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, a recommendation will be made to license the above facility for the requested capacity of 24 preschool children.

LPA reviewed with Brenda Naranjo, 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:

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.

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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Brenda Naranjo.

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