093624912-5-12-2023-03-CC-SMAX-CRRS7B-20230512133715

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 093624912
Report Date: 05/12/2023
Date Signed: 05/12/2023 01:37:26 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/12/2023 01:37 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVER CITY (SACTO)CC, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME:	STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING CENTER INFANT		FACILITY NUMBER:	093624912
ADMINISTRATOR:	BAHL, RAHUL		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	981 SILVER DOLLAR AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(650) 575-6122
CITY:	SOUTH LAKE TAHOE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	96150
CAPACITY: 60	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 60	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	05/12/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Rahul Bahl		TIME COMPLETED:	02:00 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Soleil Marx and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Natalie Dunaway, met with Applicant, Rahul Bahl, for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing change of ownership inspection. Applicant requests an infant license to serve 60 infant children from birth to two years of age. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The fire clearance was granted on 04/18/23. LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Applicant acknowledges that the following documents must be posted at all times: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, Effects of Lead Exposure, car seat poster, menus, and daily schedule. Applicant stated the Needs and Services plans will be kept in the classrooms. This facility provides AM/PM snack and lunch for toddlers and formula for infants through the CACFP (Federal Food Program). INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is 5 infant classrooms #1-#5, on the second floor of facility. The rooms are named Foxes, Owletes, Butterflies, Chipmunks, and bunnies. There are stairs, an elevator, and an evacuation sled available to evacuate the children in case of an emergency. Director stated that staff are trained for emergency and facility has an evacuation plan in place. LPA observed a sufficient number of tables, chairs, and cubbies for 60 infants. LPA observed 11 cribs and a sufficient number of napping cots/mats. LPA observed a variety of age-appropriate toys and equipment. Applicant acknowledges there will be a maximum of 11 infants under 12 months old, due to available cribs. There is a first aid kit in each of the classrooms. Medications will be stored in each classroom out of reach and inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Applicant stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. LPA observed water dispensers and water bottles for uncontaminated drinking water inside and outside. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector within the facility. LPA observed facility uses full legal signatures for sign-in/sign-out procedures.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Natalie Dunaway
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Soleil Marx
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/12/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVER CITY (SACTO)CC, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME: STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING CENTER INFANT	FACILITY NUMBER: 093624912
	VISIT DATE: 05/12/2023

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LPA measured classrooms #1-#5. The total classroom space contains a total of 2479.19 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 60 infant children. There are eight sinks for the children, and a separate private restroom for staff. LPA observed a changing tables were within arm's reach of a sink with a changing pad that is at least one inch thick with raised sides that are at least three inches tall. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the therapy room or office area and will use the staff restroom, if necessary.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:
There is one outdoor area on the property for infant children. The outdoor play area is fenced with a wooden and wrought iron fence that is four feet tall and is separates from the preschool yard. LPA observed a variety of age-appropriate outdoor toys and equipment. There is no play structure in the outdoor activity space. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are shaded areas supplied by trees.

LPA measured the outdoor activity space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 1350.84 square feet, which will accommodate a maximum of 18 infant children. Applicant will need to request a waiver to use the outdoor activity space on a rotating schedule to accommodate the requested capacity of 60 infants due to limited space. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024).

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Natalie Dunaway
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Soleil Marx
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/12/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVER CITY (SACTO)CC, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME: STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING CENTER INFANT	FACILITY NUMBER: 093624912
	VISIT DATE: 05/12/2023

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Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA 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. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] 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.

1. Licensing Program Manager’s final file review

2. A waiver must be requested and approved for infants to use the outdoor activity space on a rotating schedule. A maximum of 18 children can utilize the outdoor activity space at one time.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Natalie Dunaway
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Soleil Marx
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/12/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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