At time of inspection there was a census of 15 preschool children and one teachers, two aids, one director.

After an internal history review of other center, the applicant, associated with Tyra Hawthorne, was informed of the following practices to ensure child and staff safety. She was reminded of the required staff qualifications, criminal background checks and ratios, as well as the importance of consistent staff supervision. Playground safety procedures include conducting a daily outdoor sweep to remove any hazardous items. The applicant was also reminded to ensure all furniture is kept in good repair and that both staff and child records remain up to date.

LPAs provided the following regulation printouts for review:101416.2 Infant Care Teacher Qualifications and Duties, 101416.5 Staff-Infant Ratio, 101616.2 Teacher Qualifications and Duties, 101516.5 Teacher-Child Ratio, 101621 Child's Records, 101217 Personnel Records, and 101223 Personal Rights.

• Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

• Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

LPAs continued touring the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity spaces for the infant, toddler, and preschool areas. The total indoor activity space measured 662.19 sq ft for infants, 453.17 sq ft for toddlers, and 1546.74 sq ft for preschoolers. These measurements are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity for each age group.

LPA observed all indoor activity spaces to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment for infant, toddlers, and preschool children. This includes tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Highchairs and feeding tables have broad based legs, wooden seats are in good repair, and trays lock onto chairs. Changing tables have at least 1” padding covered with moisture resistant, washable material. Sides of the changing table are at least 3” high, and the changing table is within arm’s reach of a sink. The diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Cribs meet regulatory requirements. The crib area is separated from the activity space via wooden panel. This barrier is at least four feet high, made of sound-absorbing material, and allows for supervision of napping children. There a total of 9 cribs in classroom 1. There are 10 cots available in classroom 2. The sleep logs are kept in a binder in each classroom. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in in a binder in each classroom.

Drinking water is available in infants, toddlers, and preschool classrooms via brita pitchers and they children use personal reusable cups. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 05/07/2025.

There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink located in classroom 3 and 6 and a third staff restroom across from the kitchen in the staff area. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the back office.

The facility will provide meals prepared on site. The kitchen area currently includes microwave, blender, one stove top, oven, industrial convection oven, food warmer, industrial freezer, and three refrigerators. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separately from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in the kitchen are inaccessible to children via a door. At the time of visit the facility does not have hot running water in the kitchen area and will provide proof of correction.

The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area for all components. Fencing wrought iron, chain link and cement block is at least four feet high. The total square footage for the infant outdoor activity space is 877.50 sq ft, which is insufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to limited square footage shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. Shade in the infant playground is provided via a 3 canopy umbrellas. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There are no climbing structure on the playground.

The total square footage for the toddler outdoor activity space is 2,058.00 sq ft, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade in the toddler playground is provided via climbing structure canopy. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children ages 2-5 on the manufacturing sticker which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in the fall zones of the climber provided by rubber matting.

Drinking water is available via brita pitcher when children are outside. LPAs observed all hazardous items on the playgrounds to be inaccessible to children. Tyra was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). If the facility has had a lead test completed within the last five years from the pre-licensing visit date 09/18/2024 and is using the same outlets, you may submit a waiver request from the lead testing requirement to the Regional Office.

A licensee for18 infants (0 weeks-2 years old) in rooms 1 and 2, 16 toddlers (18-36 months) in rooms 4, and 4 and 32 preschoolers (2 – 5 years old) in classrooms 5 and 6 will be granted upon a final file review.

The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:

Submit photographs showing each completed correction.

Classroom 1 (Infant)

1. Add signage above the hand washing sink for staff use only.

2. Repair exposed wood on counter top next to the sink.

3. Add a portable sink for children use.

1. Repair exposed wood on the food preparation sink.

2. Add signage above preparation sink for staff use only.

3. Add a portable sink for changing table use.

Classroom 3 (Toddler)

1. Repair the counter crack on child's hand washing sink in the bathroom.

2. Repair or replace ceiling tile with water damage.

3. Close water line for drinking fountain in the classroom.

Classroom 4 (Preschool)

1. Repair exposed wood on hand washing skink.

2. Add portable sink for diaper changing table use.

3. Close water line for drinking fountain in the classroom.

Classroom 6 (Preschool)

1. Repair cabinet lock above the child's sink where poisons are stored.

2. Repair crack on top of child's toilet tank lid.

3. Repair or replace ceiling tile with water damage.

4. Add child safety lock or key lock to staff bathroom door to make inaccessible.

5. Close water line for drinking fountain in the classroom.

NOIA Documents will be provided within 30 days.

Tyra understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied. Towards the end of the visit Tyra left the center. Tyra provided an signed Designation of Responsibility LIC 309 to designate Divisional Director of Businesses Operations Hannah Toiksdorf to sign the facility report.

Tyra Hawthorne 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.

APPLICANT KNOWS PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS WILL NEED IMS:

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) 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.

APPLICANT WILL WAIT UNTIL FACILITY OPENS TO DETERMINE IMS NEEDS: The Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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) 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

Review of records to be maintained - Child Care Centers:

LPA reviewed with Tyra Hawthorne the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for the child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Tyra Hawthorne and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPA also informed Tyra Hawthorne 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 that they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.”

MyChildCarePlan.org--Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Home:

Tyra Hawthorne was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Notice of Site Visit- Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes:

A notice of the site visit was given to Tyra Hawthorne and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Exit Interview - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes:

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the applicant, Tyra Hawthorne and Divisional Director of Businesses Operations Hannah Toiksdorf.

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