| Pardeep stated that parents aren't allowed into the classrooms yet so they pick up/drop off their child at the front office. Staff communicates with walkie talkies. Staff are doing wellness checks & temperature checks every morning during drop off & pick up. Children will be able to wash their hands and/or use hand sanitizer before going into the classrooms. Children and staff are practicing social distancing and are wearing masks.
Room measurements were taken and reviewed with Pardeep. The total inside preschool area measured to an approximate 2,789 square feet which will accommodate the requested capacity of 77 preschool children. Nothing is changing to the toddler area. Toys and equipment appeared to be age appropriate in the newly licensed classroom #6. LPA observed plenty of cots which are stored in each classroom. LPA observed plenty of age appropriate toys and enough tables & chairs to meet the requested capacity. The center provides bedding and blankets and get washed on site every day. There are a total of 8 toilets and 8 sinks/hand washing fixtures available for the preschool children. Each classroom is using water jugs and disposable cups for drinking water. Water jugs will also be used for the outside play area.
The approximate outside square footage for the preschool area was measured on 10/5/2016 and is approximately 26,859 square feet which will accommodate the requested capacity. The toddler play area is remaining the same. Both play areas are separated from each other and have a fence that goes all around. LPA observed plenty of shade area, grass, age appropriate toys, & a sand box. Pardeep stated that children will have to walk through the infant and Toddler play area to get to the preschool play yard. They will use a rope and will have adequate supervision at all times.
A fire clearance for a total of 77 Preschool children was received and granted by the Ceres Fire Department on 6/18/2021.
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
Report Continued Onto LIC 809-C
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