LPA toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. The facility has a total of 2 classrooms. Toddlers utilize classroom #1 which has a total of 1 sink, 1 toilet for children’s use, and one changing table with additional sink within arm’s reach. Preschoolers utilize classroom #2 which has a total of 2 sinks, and 2 toilets.

Indoor activity space for toddlers and preschoolers are physically separate from one another. The facility was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Tables and chairs were observed to be meet the needs of the children. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age appropriate. Toddler classroom contains one non-operational fireplace rendered inaccessible to children by a screen.

Toddler classroom houses one changing table which has a padded surface no less than one-inch thick and covered with washable vinyl/ plastic, with sink and in good repair. Changing table is not located in the kitchen/food-preparation area.

The facility maintains an isolation area to care for any child who becomes ill during the day. The isolation is located to afford easy supervision of children by center staff and can house a cot. Facility will provide breakfast, lunch, and snack. LPA observed kitchen to be clean, free of rodents or pests and in good working order. Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request.

LPA observed separated play yards to provide ample shade, age-appropriate toys and equipment, sand free of debris, soft material to absorb falls and accessibility to water. The playgrounds are enclosed by fences at least four feet high to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. No bodies of water are present on the property.

Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. LPA advised per Health and Safety Code 1597.16(a)(1) Lead Testing and PIN-21-21-CCP Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test.

Per Written Directive 100700(c)(1) Written Directives for Lead Testing (1) For a license issued on or after July 1, 2022, initial testing results shall be received and posted within 180 days of licensure.

The licensee shall develop and implement a written plan to record the administration of prescription and nonprescription medications and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given.

Program manager 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.

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

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with program manager 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 program manager 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.

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

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.

The preschool indoor measurements contain a total of 913.87 square feet, which will accommodate applicant’s request for 20 preschool children.

The preschool outdoor measurements contain a total of 9,106.63 square feet, which will accommodate applicant’s request for 20 preschool children.

The toddler indoor measurements contain a total of 592.62 square feet, which will accommodate applicant’s request for 8 toddler children.

The toddler outdoor measurements contain a total of 2,170.63 square feet, which will accommodate applicant’s request for 8 toddler children.

License pending approval.

An exit interview was conducted and this report was provided to the program manager Ralph Ybarra.