LPAs toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility.

Classroom measurements are:

The Indoor total measurements contain a total of 1213.43 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 34 children.

Outdoor Play measurements are:

Outdoor total measurements contain a total of 8841.58 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 34 children.

Indoor/Children’s Area:

The facility was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. All outdoor and indoor passage ways and other areas of potential hazard were free of obstruction. A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age appropriate. There are 35 chairs, 9 tables, 36 cubbies, 3 toilets, and 3 sinks for the preschool program. The Applicant shall ensure that each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space for his/her clothing, personal belongings and/or bedding. There is fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector.

LPAs observed a fully equipped first aid kit located in all classrooms. A separate staff bathroom is available. Applicant stated that any child who becomes ill during the day shall be isolated in the facility office. The isolation area shall be equipped with a mat, cot, couch or bed for each ill child. The Applicant shall be responsible for ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted. Applicant was reminded that all child care centers shall have working telephone service on the premises.

LPAs observed outdoor area for preschool children were free of hazards including, holes, broken glass dry grasses, and other debris that pose a fire hazard. The playground is enclosed by a fencing at least 4 feet high. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a play structure which is properly anchored. There is adequate resilient material (wood chips) that can absorb a fall. LPAs observed no bodies of water. Any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity area shall be made inaccessible to children in care. LPAs observed an air conditioner condenser unit by the shaded playground area that is accessible to children. LPAs advised Applicant that A/C condenser unit should be covered or barricaded for children's safety.

Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. A refrigerator shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration.

Applicant 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.

LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant 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. LPAs also informed Applicant 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.

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 advised Applicant that smoking is prohibited on the premises of a child care center as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(b). All toilets, hand washing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. LPAs observed hot and cold water available. Hand washing fixtures shall not be required to deliver hot water. Applicant stated that facility will not have transportation arrangements for children.

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 was 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..

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 following correction is needed prior to the issuance of a license.