LPA toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. The facility has a total of 2 classrooms and has access to yard 3 for the infant and preschool component.

Infant Classroom measurements are:

The indoor total measurements contain a total of 819.58 square feet, which will accommodate applicant’s request for 22 infant children.

Preschool Classroom measurements are:

The indoor total measurements contain a total of 801.75 square feet, which will accommodate applicant’s request for 22 preschool children. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all outdoor activity space.

The infant component does not have their own separate yard space, the facility will be submitting a waiver request for the infants and preschoolers to share a yard with alternating schedules.

Report continued on LIC 809-C.

• 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.

The outdoor total measurements contain a total of 3,353.94 square feet, which will accommodate applicant’s request for 22 preschool children.

LPA observed all classrooms to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. 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 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. LPA observed no fireplace or open face heaters. LPA observed fully charged fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the facility.

There are 40 chairs, 6 tables, 3 cribs with the intent to purchase another crib, 12 cots with the intent to purchase more, 6 mats with the intent to purchase more, 4 toilets, 2 changing tables, and 6 sinks for the infant and preschool children. Staff have separate bathroom that can be utilized by sick children if needed. Sick children will be isolated in the office. LPA observed that items that may pose a danger to children were stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen areas of the classrooms inaccessible to children. LPA observed containers with tight-fitting lids for the disposal of solid waste. LPA advised that applicant maintains first-aid supplies in a location accessible to staff but inaccessible to children.

As per center director, the facility will be providing snacks and lunch for the children. Applicant was advised that full-day programs shall ensure that each child has a lunch and children shall be free to drink as they wish. Drinking water is readily available for the children via brita pitchers. Center director stated that the facility will also be providing water bottles for children to use. LPA observed a food preparation area kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; applicant was advised that measures shall be taken to keep kitchen areas free of rodents and other vermin.

Outdoor area for infant and preschool children were free of hazards including, holes, broken glass dry grasses, and other debris that pose a fire hazard. There are a total of 9 yards located at this address that will be used by other licensed facilities, but the designated yards for this facility will be yard 3 for infant and preschool children’s usage. Shade was provided by canopies. The facility does not have a play structure or high climbing equipment on the shared play yard. The play yard is enclosed by a fence at least four feet high to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. Any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity area shall be made inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed no sand boxes located in the play yard. LPA observed no bodies of water.

Report continued on LIC 809-C.

For child care 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).

LPA referred center director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information)

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

Applicant representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with center director 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 center director 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.

Report continued on LIC 809-C.

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The following corrections are needed before a license will be issued:

1. Submission and approval of waiver request for infant and preschool shared yard space

An exit interview was conducted with the above item discussed.

This report and appeal rights were provided to Shayvon Hawkins, Center Director.

Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager.