Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. Applicant will be scheduling their water fixtures for lead testing.

Director stated that the center will provide breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. The meals are prepared onsite. Ill children will be isolated in an area adjacent to the receptionist desk and utilize the adult bathroom in the hallway.

The classrooms were observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed that the furniture and equipment appeared to be safe and in good condition. The shelving units are anchored to prevent tipping onto children in care. There are enough tables, cubbies, chairs, mats and plenty of toys for children to play. LPA also reminded Director to not store anything on top of high bookcases that could potentially fall on children. There are working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in classrooms, located on the ceiling.

Room measurements were taken and reviewed with Director Prudy Tanner. The total inside preschool area measured to an approximate 996 square feet which will accommodate the requested capacity of 28 preschool children at a time. There is adequate storage space available for children's belongings in the classroom. Director understands that children's equipment needs to match the capacity she is licensed for. Toys and equipment appear to be age appropriate. There is a total of 2 toilets and 3 sinks/hand washing fixtures which will accommodate the requested capacity of 28 preschool children. Applicant will be providing toilet training. There are changing tables with handwashing fixture in the bathrooms to meet children’s needs. The center will have a water dispenser with disposable cups installed to provide water to the children. The approximate outside square footage for the preschool area is 16359 which will accommodate requested capacity of 28 preschool children. The preschool play area is gated all around. LPA observed age appropriate toys and play equipment. Shade is provided by a covered patio as well as trees. LPAs observed bolts that needed to be shaved and/or capped. LPA reminded Director to provide adequate supervision at all times.

A fire clearance for 69 preschool children was approved and granted by the City of Handford Fire Department on 11/29/2023. The clearance was received by the Fresno Regional Office on 11/30/2023. Due to fire clearance request not addressing infant children as well as Licensee is requesting a new capacity of 28 preschool children, a new fire inspection has been requested.

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 The medication for the children will be kept in the classroom in an inaccessible locked cabinet.

Facility Representative 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.

LPA reviewed with Director Prudy Tanner, the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

The following documents should be posted at the facility:

* PUB 269- Child passenger restraint systems poster 101225(f) Transportation

The following will need to be corrected before licensure:

· Updated LIC 200A with new capacity request

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.