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California Health & Human Services Agency California Department of Social Services <br />CCD 34 (2/23) Page 24 of 32 <br /> <br /> <br />Section 7: Facilities and Physical Environment (10 points) <br />• What is your plan to ensure that infants and toddlers will be served in a licensed facility? <br />• Describe how you intend on meeting health and safety requirements. <br />PRCSA is a local municipality and will not be providing care to infants or toddlers at this time. <br />We will be meeting any of the necessary requirements for health and safety for our school -age <br />children for the after school program as well as our summer camp program by following all required <br />trainings, documentation and certifications as needed per the State. Our facilities have been certified <br />safe for occupation by the Building and Planning Division for the City of Santa Ana and the County of <br />Orange. <br /> <br />PRCSA recognizes the development of children is impacted by many factors and in addition to <br />curriculum and assessment for children, assessment of staff and the classroom environment is also <br />taken into consideration. The School-Age Environment Rating System-Revised (SACERS) is used <br />to enhance the interactions and environments children are immersed in each day. SACERS is <br />utilized twice during the program year to ensure effective program planning and instruction that <br />supports children’s individual growth and development. This data is also used to improve program <br />practices and as part of Continuous Quality Improvement. <br /> <br />Indoor and outdoor environments have been designed to emphasize the use of ethno -centric, <br />authentic and natural materials based best practice mo dels. Our Parks and Playgrounds provide <br />nature as a part of many modalities, instilling a sense calmness in children, which helps self-esteem <br />to thrive. Our environments will be designed to encourage motor development, promote exploration <br />and build children’s independence. Materials will be organized in specific learning areas, culturally <br />responsive and inclusive of children with special needs. <br /> <br />Each classroom will have age-appropriate materials that support and respect differences of gender, <br />culture, language, ethnicity, and family composition. Interest areas will provide opportunities for <br />children to be more intentional about their play, which becomes more elaborate and complex as they <br />develop. SACERS is used twice a year to ensure the program is providing spaces that are safe for <br />children, conducive to building positive relationships and fosters learning. Taking classes outside and <br />bringing nature indoors will prove an excellent benefit and strengthen the concepts of <br />interdisciplinary learning.