223810262-11-22-2023-04-CC-JPAO-CXTRAF-20231122115103

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 223810262
Report Date: 11/22/2023
Date Signed: 11/22/2023 11:51:07 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/22/2023 11:51 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	WHERE THE WILD THINGS PLAY		FACILITY NUMBER:	223810262
ADMINISTRATOR:	LORI DIXON		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5114 BULLION ST		TELEPHONE:	(209) 347-7322
CITY:	MARIPOSA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95338
CAPACITY: 36	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 36	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	11/22/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Lori Dixon - Applicant		TIME COMPLETED:	12:15 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 11/22/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Pacheco conducted an announced pre-licensing change of location inspection and met with Applicant, Lori Dixon. LPA reviewed the reason of the inspection, and a tour of the center was conducted both inside and outside. The center is located at address 5114 Buillon Street, Mariposa, CA 95338. The applicant is requesting a license for 36 preschool children ages 2-6. This program will operate year round with full time and part time options from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday. This program will operate in the preschool classroom. Applicant is aware to contact Fresno Community Care Licensing for a change in classrooms and/or change in capacity. Parents will take their children to the lobby and staff will conduct the daily health check and escort them to their classroom. Parents may also escort their children to the classroom. Applicant stated that the facility provides AM and PM snacks. Children’s authorized representatives provide all other meals. Facility does have a supply of food on site in case parent forgets to send their child with food. Staff will utilize the bathroom located in the staff office located between the preschool and infant classrooms. Ill children will be isolated in the Center Director’s office and utilize the staff bathroom. The classroom was observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed that the furniture and equipment appeared to be safe and in good condition. The cubbies and tall indoor play equipment are anchored to prevent tipping onto children in care. There are enough tables, cubbies, sleeping cots/mats and plenty of toys for children to play. LPA also reminded Applicant to not store anything on top of high shelves that could potentially fall on children. There are working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in the classroom. LPA reviewed with Applicant, 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. Room measurements were taken and reviewed with Applicant. The total inside preschool area measured to an approximate 1,437 square feet which will accommodate the requested capacity of 36 preschool children. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Pacheco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/22/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/22/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: WHERE THE WILD THINGS PLAY	FACILITY NUMBER: 223810262
	VISIT DATE: 11/22/2023

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Applicant understands that children's equipment needs to match the capacity she is licensed for. Toys and equipment appear to be age appropriate. There are a total of 3 toilets and 3 sink/hand washing fixtures, which will accommodate the requested capacity of 36 preschool children. 2 of the sinks are located inside the classroom and the third sink is in the children’s bathroom. Parents provide diapers and wipes for those children who are not potty trained. Facility does provide potty training services. Facility has drinking water delivered through an outside water vendor service. This water will be used to fill pitchers in the classroom. Children will bring water bottles from home to use throughout the day. The water pitchers will be taken outside and utilized to provide water during outdoor activities.
The outside square footage is approximately 6,279 square feet which will accommodate 36 preschool children. LPA observed age appropriate toys and play equipment. Wood chips are used under high climbing play equipment. LPA observed shade structures that provide a shaded rest area. LPA reminded Applicant that visual supervision is to be provided to children in care at all times.
Applicant 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.

A fire clearance for a capacity of 36 preschool children was approved and granted by the Mariposa County Fire Department on 11/15/23.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. Applicant has submitted an IMS plan to the Fresno Regional Office. 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.

Pending a final file review, a recommendation will be made to license the above facility for the requested capacity of 36 preschool children.
CONTINUED ON LIC809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Pacheco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/22/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/22/2023

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: WHERE THE WILD THINGS PLAY	FACILITY NUMBER: 223810262
	VISIT DATE: 11/22/2023

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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 610- Disaster Plan 101174(a)
* LIC 9148- Earthquake Preparedness Checklist 101174(b)
* Activity Schedule
* Lead Poisoning brochure

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.

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Applicant, Lori Dixon.

A COPY OF THIS REPORT IS TO REMAIN IN THE FACILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW.
THIS REPORT SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.

To order forms, etc. visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Pacheco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/22/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/22/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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