Pre-licensing visit·August 7, 2025

On Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 11:16 AM, Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Caroline Colson met with Applicant Fathima Badurudeen for a change of ownership application. The applicant requests 22 preschool children from 2 years old to 6 years old. A health and safety inspection in all areas accessible to children was conducted. There are no children present. The Preschool program operate on Mondays through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Physical Plant : The facility has four (4) classrooms and a fenced outdoor play area. There is adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation. There are no cleaning solutions, chemicals, or other hazards accessible to children. Per Applicant, there are no weapons at the facility. Classrooms: Furniture and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There are separate storage areas for children\342\200\231s belongings. Drinking water will be provided and distributed in water cups from a uncontaminated water pitcher for all children. Children do take naps at the facility. There are mats and bedding materials for all children. Parents will wash all bedding materials every Friday. Staff will sanitized the mats every Friday. There are 3 first aid kits. Parents will be providing breakfast and lunch. All snacks provided by the facility. See LIC 809 C for Additional Information Restrooms: Toilets and sinks are operable. There is soap, toilet paper and paper towels for sanitary use. Classroom measurements: LPA measured 4 classrooms for the Preschool Component. The Preschool Component measurements are 849.94 square feet which will accommodate Applicant's request for 22 Preschool children. There are a total of three (3) toilets, one (1) urinal and two (2) sinks for the children. The isolation area is classroom 4. The isolation bathroom is the staff bathroom. Outdoor Activity Space: The outdoor play area is fenced by the building walls and a 4 ft tall fence. The play area has cushioning material underneath all outdoor climbing equipment. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Climbing structures and slides are safe and in good condition. Playground is free of debris and other hazards. Children have access to drinking water and will use water cups. The total measurements for the outdoor play area is 680.87 square feet. The total measurements will not accommodate Applicant's request for 22 Preschool children. See LIC 809 C for Additional Information Emergency Preparedness/Safety: Emergency Disaster Plan is dated and posted for review. The facility utilizes cell phones. Update Fire Clearance is still pending. Sign in/Sign out : Applicant will be using a sheet on a clip board for their sign in and sign sheets. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 advised per Health and Safety Code 1597.16(a)(1) Lead Testing and PIN-21-21-CCP Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test. 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. Please See LIC 809 C for Additional Information Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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 ADA, available at http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA reviewed with Applicant the LIC 311 A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. LPA discussed 100% supervision is always required in all areas that children have access to including the bathroom. Personal Rights, inspection authority, reporting requirements, maintaining buildings and grounds was reviewed. Staff Qualifications, Staff to Children\342\200\231s ratios and Capacity was explained to ensure compliance. LPA discussed with Applicant any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days. Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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 items are required before a license will be issued: 1. Applicant will need to purchase 1 manual, tweezers and antiseptic solution. 2. Applicant will need to provide work experience letters from previous employer. 3. Applicant will need to have co-director submit both orientation certificates. 4. Applicant will need to update the LIC 610. 5. Applicant will need to submit Board Resolution. 6. Applicant will need to submit a waiver for the outdoor play area. 7. Applicant will need to submit a completed file for 1 child and 1 staff member. 8. Applicant will need to place labels on all dry food storage containers. Once the items above have been corrected, the facility will be licensed.