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 1604.03 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 33 children.

Outdoor Play measurements are:

Outdoor total measurements contain a total of 866.27 square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant’s request for 33 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. 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. There are 45 chairs, 14 tables, 48 cubbies, 60 cots, 3 toilets, and 5 sinks for the preschool program. There are age-appropriate fixture and equipment available for children during today’s inspection. The Applicant shall ensure that each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space for his/her clothing, personal belongings and/or bedding. Off limit areas to children indoors are the following classrooms, 105 and 105A. There is fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector.

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.

The Applicant shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tight fitting cover that is kept on. LPAs observed no fireplace or open face heaters.

Disinfectants and cleaning solutions are located in high cabinets inaccessible to children. Storage areas for poisons shall be locked. LPAs advised that Applicant maintains the following first-aid supplies in a location accessible to staff but inaccessible to children: current edition of a first-aid manual, sterile first-aid dressings, bandages or roller bandages, adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers, thermometer, and antiseptic solution. First aid supplies were not available during time of inspection.

The isolation area shall be located in the facility office to afford easy supervision of children by center staff. 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 advised 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, Applicant was advised hot water temperature maintained of not less than 105 degrees F (40.5 degrees C) and not more than 120 degrees F (48.8 degrees C). Hand washing fixtures shall not be required to deliver hot water. A separate staff bathroom is available that can be used as isolation area for a sick children to use bathroom.

LPAs observed outdoor area is fenced and free of hazards. The playground is enclosed by a fence at least four feet high to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. Shade was provided by trees. The areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides had resilient material (rubber matting) that can absorb falls. LPAs observed no bodies of water.

Health Related Services:

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

Food Service:

All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Lunch will be provided by the parents while snacks will be prepared and provided by the facility. Drinking water is available via mounted filtered water refill station. Food-preparation and storage areas was observed to be clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin.

The following items were discussed:

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.

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 corrections are needed before a licensure will be considered. Corrections are due by 05/14/2024:

An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed and a copy of appeal rights and this report was provided to the Applicant Representative: Gin Ju. Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager and correction of the above issues.