LPAs toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. The facility has a total of 2 classrooms and a lobby play area.

Preschool Classroom measurements are:

The Indoor total measurements contain a total of {1380.13} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 26 preschool children.

Preschool Outdoor Play measurements are:

Outdoor total measurements contain a total of {1019.48} square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant’s request for 26 preschool children.

LPAs observed all preschool classrooms are observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. Applicant was advised that temperature in rooms that children occupy between a minimum of 68 degrees F and a maximum of 85 degrees F. Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All materials and surfaces accessible to children, including toys, shall be free of toxic substances. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age-appropriate. There are 26 chairs, 6 tables, 3 sinks, 30 cubbies, 24 cots, 2 toilets available for preschool children. Staff have one separate bathroom that can be utilized by sick children if needed. Sick children will be isolated in the office area of the facility. First aid supplies, medication, and cleaning products are stored in the upper cabinets in the preschool classroom. LPAs observed containers with tight-fitting lids for the disposal of solid waste and diapers.

Outdoor area for preschool children were free of hazards including, holes, broken glass dry grasses, and other debris that pose a fire hazard. Any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity area shall be made inaccessible to children in care. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment was observed to be cushioned with artificial grass that can absorb a fall. The playground is enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence is at least four feet high. LPAs observed that the Applicant installed a local alarm on the yard gate as an additional safety measure. LPAs also observed surveillance cameras to monitor indoor and outdoor space. Applicant understands that no child(ren) shall be left without visual supervision of a teacher at any time. Outdoor shade was provided by canopy. LPAs observed no bodies of water.

Lunch are prepared off site. LPAs advised Applicants as per Title 22, if food is prepared off the center premises, the following shall apply: (A)The preparation source shall meet all applicable requirements for commercial food services.(B) The center shall have the equipment and staff necessary to receive and serve the food and to clean up.(C) The center shall maintain the equipment necessary for in-house food preparation, or shall have an alternate source for food preparation and service in the event of an emergency. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. All foods shall be selected, transported, stored, prepared and served so as to be free from contamination and spoilage and shall be fit for human consumption.

Facility provides snacks for the children. The facility has food preparation area with refrigerator, microwave and cold running water. Drinking water is readily available for the children in the facility via bottled waters and water fountains.

Drinking water from a non-contaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. LPAs 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.

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

Applicants were 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.

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