243808514-10-17-2022-04-CC-CBRN-CKAT7Y-20221017142932

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 243808514
Report Date: 10/17/2022
Date Signed: 10/17/2022 02:29:43 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/17/2022 02:29 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	UC MERCED EARLY CHILDHOOD E.C.		FACILITY NUMBER:	243808514
ADMINISTRATOR:	WAITE, DANIELLE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5200 N. LAKE ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(209) 228-5437
CITY:	MERCED	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95343
CAPACITY: 59	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 59	CENSUS: 36	DATE:	10/17/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:00 AM
MET WITH:	Danielle Waite		TIME COMPLETED:	02:45 PM

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On October 17, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brannon conducted an announced prelicensing inspection due to change in capacity for the toddler program. Toddler option increased from 14 to 24. The preschool capacity will remain at 45. LPA met with Director Danielle Waite. LPA conducted an inspection, toured the center’s classrooms and play yard. The center is located at UC Merced. The facility is located on Ranchers Road. This program will operate year-round. This facility hours of operation from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday. This program will operate in the two toddler classrooms and there are two preschool classrooms. Director Danielle Waite, stated that staff and children use masks while indoors.

Director stated that the center provides a morning and afternoon snack. During lunch, licensee provides milk to children. Lunch will be provided by the parents and stated that the center has a plan in place in case a parent forgets to bring their child lunch. There is a kitchen on site in case food needs to be warmed up or stored.

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. There are enough tables, chairs, cots, and plenty of toys for children to play. LPA also reminded Director, Danielle Waite,to not store anything on top of high bookcases that could potentially fall on children. There is a working carbon monoxide detector inside the kitchen.

LPA reviewed with Director, Danielle Waite, that any future changes to the classroom(s) 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Michael Duarte
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/17/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2022

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: UC MERCED EARLY CHILDHOOD E.C.	FACILITY NUMBER: 243808514
	VISIT DATE: 10/17/2022

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Room measurements were taken and reviewed with Director, Danielle Waite. The total inside toddler area measured to an approximate 943 square feet which will only accommodate the requested capacity of 24 children in the toddler program. There is adequate storage space available for children's belongings in the classroom. Toys and equipment appear to be age appropriate. There is a total of three toilets, 2 sinks located in the classrooms, right outside the restroom. There are two changing tables with a sink between them. This sink is the handwashing faucet that is only utilized for changing diapers. There is a water fountain inside each classroom that children use to have water readily available to them. Facility provides water bottles with the children’s pictures. Staff will refill children’s water bottles as needed throughout the day.

The outside play yard was not measured during today’s inspection. The toddler program has a separate outside play yard from the preschool play yard.

A fire clearance of 91 children. Infant, ages 0 to 24 months with a capacity of 18; preschool, ages 2 to 6 years old with a capacity of 45, and a toddler option ages 18 months to 36 months with a capacity of 28 was approved on 9/23/2022 by the UC Merced Fire Marshal. Based upon the toddler indoor square footage, a new fire clearance will be sent to the fire marshal with the undated request for 24 toddlers.

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

Director, Danielle Waite, 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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SUPERVISORS NAME: Michael Duarte
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/17/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2022

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: UC MERCED EARLY CHILDHOOD E.C.	FACILITY NUMBER: 243808514
	VISIT DATE: 10/17/2022

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Pending a final file review a recommendation will be made to license the above facility for the requested capacity of 45 preschool with a toddler option capacity of 24.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Danielle Waite.

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: Michael Duarte
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/17/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2022

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