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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Melissa Domantay and Melissa Guirit conducted a Prelicensing inspection today, February 24, 2022 for change of Ownership. LPAs met with Director, Angela Caswell and Applicant Leah Rosenthal-Kambic. LPAs toured all areas of the facility for a health and safety inspection. There were 10 preschool children and 8 toddlers, and 10 infants, 2 preschool teachers and 2 toddler teachers, and 4 infant teachers. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:30pm. Facility will utilize sandbox an electronic system for sign in/out. All measurements and rooms remain the same from previous ownership.
A fire clearance, with a total capacity of 41 was received from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection Department. A clearance for 12 infants, ages birth to 24 months, 17 preschoolers age 2 years to first grade entry, and 12 toddlers, ages 18 months to 36 months.
LPAs observed that the classrooms has sufficient lighting and appears to be clean and in good condition. There are 5 toilets and 3 sinks for children to utilize. LPAs observed an ample supply of age appropriate activities, equipment, furniture, and are equipped with varied age appropriate materials and equipment. LPAs observed outdoor play areas, they are fully fenced and have amply supply of age appropriate activities, equipment, and furniture. Preschool play yard has mulch and turf to cushion falls and turf for the toddler play yard. LPAs observed ample amount of shade for children.
The preschool classroom has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector, and first aid supplies. There is a working telephone at the center. LPAs did not observe any hazardous items that would be accessible to children. Facility will be providing lunch and snacks for children, and facility will provide drinking water to children indoors and outdoors. The staff office will be used for ill children as the isolation area.
See 809-C for continuance. |