Director stated that the center will provide breakfast, lunch, AM snack and PM snack. The meals are prepared onsite. Ill children will be isolated in the Director’s office and utilize the adult bathroom in Classroom 3.

The classrooms were observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPAs observed that the furniture and equipment appeared to be safe and in good condition. There are enough tables, chairs, cots, cribs and plenty of toys for children to play. Director stated that parents will provide sheets for their child’s crib or cot for napping. LPAs also reminded Director not to store anything on top of high bookcases/storage cabinets that could potentially fall on children. There is a working carbon monoxide detector inside the classroom.

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Licensee is providing the following to provide accessible drinking water to children in care: LPAs did not observe water indoors from a non-contaminated fixture. For the outside drinking water, licensee is providing an igloo with disposable cup dispenser with disposable cups.

The approximate outside square footage for the infant area is 478 which will not accommodate requested capacity of 12 Infant Children. Licensee is requesting a waiver to alternate 6 infants in the outdoor play area at one time. During inspection of the outdoor play area, LPA’s observed two tiles missing on the roof. Director stated that the landlord has been notified.

LPA observed age appropriate toys and play equipment. No high climbing play equipment was observed. Licensee has a shade structure where children can rest and get water. LPA reminded Director to provide adequate supervision at all times.

A fire clearance of 12 infant children was approved and granted by the City of Modesto Fire Department on September 22, 2022.

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.

Director 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, 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.

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LPA also informed Director, 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.

The following items must be completed prior to issuing a license by 10/6/22 or sooner

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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Elisha Hawkins.