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32 | Room measurements were taken and reviewed with ECE Specialist, Brenda Naranjo. The total inside preschool area measured to an approximate 1245 square feet which will accommodate the requested capacity of 24 preschool. There is adequate storage space available for children's belongings in the classroom. Brenda Naranjo understands that children's equipment needs to match the licensed capacity. Toys and equipment appear to be age appropriate. There is a total of 2 toilets and 2 sinks/hand washing fixtures which will accommodate the requested capacity of 24 preschool children.
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.
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.
LPAs observed age appropriate toys, a bike path, slide, and two sets of 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. LPA reminded Brenda Naranjo, ECE Specialist to provide adequate supervision at all times. There is one locked storage building 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
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