343624471-11-18-2022-03-CC-KGUA-CLAUHD-20221118143547

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343624471
Report Date: 11/18/2022
Date Signed: 11/18/2022 02:35:54 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/18/2022 02:35 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, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME:	NIDO AT MARCONI		FACILITY NUMBER:	343624471
ADMINISTRATOR:	HIRESHA DE SILVA		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	5619 MARCONI AVE.		TELEPHONE:	(916) 430-5268
CITY:	CARMICHAEL	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95608
CAPACITY: 24	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	11/18/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:45 AM
MET WITH:	Hiresha De Silva		TIME COMPLETED:	02:45 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	At 10:45 a.m. on Friday, November 18th, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Karyn Guerra met with Licensee, Hiresha De Silva, for the purpose of an announced prelicensing change of location inspection. Facility is previously licensed at 343622063 under the name Marconi Montessori School. LPA requested a board resolution to approve the name change. Applicant requests an infant license to serve 24 infants from 0-24 months. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. A fire clearance is on file with the department. Applicant acknowledges that the following documents must be posted at all times: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, car seat law, menus, and daily schedule. LPA discussed the forms that must be in each child's and each staff member's file and provided form 311A. Parents will provide all food for infants. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: The indoor classroom space was measured and documented on a capacity worksheet. The total area of 845.95 square feet will accommodate the requested capacity of 24 children. LPA did not observe a sufficient amount of tables, toys, and equipment for the requested capacity. Licensee stated that they are still at the previously licensed facility. The napping area is separated from the activity space by a transparent half wall with wooden boarders. The wall partition used in the napping area did not measure at least 4 feet in height. The facility utilizes floor beds and will request a waiver. LPA did not observe a first aid kit. Applicant stated medications will be stored in kitchen and staff room cabinets. Applicant stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Applicant stated that water for drinking purposes will be delivered to the facility. Applicant stated that the carbon monoxide detector is hard wired into the alarm system. Applicant stated the facility will use an online sign-in/sign-out system. Report continues on 809-C.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/18/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/18/2022

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

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME: NIDO AT MARCONI	FACILITY NUMBER: 343624471
	VISIT DATE: 11/18/2022

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There is one restroom in the facility with two stalled toilets and two sinks. One stalled toilet will be designated for staff use. There is one child sized toilet. LPA requested an additional potty chair for children's use. Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the staff room and will use the staff toilet, if necessary. LPA observed two changing tables within arm's reach of a sink, however, a changing pad was not observed. Applicant understands that the changing pad shall be at least one inch think and have a wipeable surface. Changing tables shall have raised sides at least 3 inches tall.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:
The outdoor play area is enclosed by wrought iron and wooden fencing that is sufficiently tall. LPA did not observe equipment and toys. The play structure has been purchased and is scheduled to be constructed in early December. There is wood chip cushioning and grass. Shade is provided by trees and the building structure. Applicant acknowledges staff must ensure children use age-appropriate equipment at all times. The outdoor space will be measured during a follow up inspection.

Applicant provided a plan of operation for IMS services. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.

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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage athttps://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/18/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/18/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME: NIDO AT MARCONI	FACILITY NUMBER: 343624471
	VISIT DATE: 11/18/2022

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Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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.

LPA discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds.
LPA discussed with Applicant any changes that may occur regarding the directors or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days. LPA discussed lead testing of water requirements AB2370. Licensee stated that water in the facility will not be used for drinking nor cooking purposes. Applicant stated that the building was constructed less than 10 years ago.

This facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with Applicant. Applicant was encouraged to the visit the Department's website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to child care centers.

CONDITIONS REQUIRING CORRECTION PRIOR TO ISSUING A LICENSE:

1. Indoor and outdoor equipment and materials shall be set up.
2. Potty chair shall be supplied.
3. Changing table shall have a pad that is at least 1 inch thick with wipeable surface and raised sides.
4. Napping walls/partitions shall be at least 4 feet high.
5. A first aid kit shall be supplied.
6. Application shall be reviewed by LPM.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/18/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/18/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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