Facility-requested visit·May 14, 2026

On 05/14/2026, Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaelyn Agbayani and CAB Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Belinda Devall met with Center Director, Theresa Clement. The purpose of the visit was an unannounced pre-licensing inspection at the facility to ensure that health, safety and personal rights as required by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Centers will be met. This is an application for 11 infants (ages 0 months to 2 years old) in the Ladybugs Room and 63 preschoolers (ages 2 years old to entry into first grade) in the Grasshoppers, Butterflies, Front Room, and Pre-K Room. The childcare center will operate Monday–Friday 06:30 AM to 09:00 PM. The fire clearance was approved on 10/01/2025 by the City of Alameda Fire Department. There were 42 children and 7 staff present during this inspection. LPA toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. The facility has a total of 5 classrooms designated for the infant and preschool component. Infant Classroom measurements are: The indoor total measurements contain a total of 348 square feet, which will not accommodate applicant’s request for 11 infant children but will accommodate 10 infant children. Preschool Classroom measurements are: The indoor total measurements contain a total of 2,097.09 square feet, which will not accommodate applicant’s request for 63 preschool children but will accommodate 60 preschool children. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all outdoor activity space. Infant Outdoor measurements are: The outdoor total measurements contain a total of 322.50 square feet, which will not accommodate applicant’s request for 11 infant children but will accommodate 4 infant children. Report continued on LIC 809-C. Page 2 Preschool Outdoor measurements are : The outdoor total measurements contain a total of 3,109.5 square feet, which will not accommodate applicant’s request for 63 preschool children but will accommodate 41 preschool children. Due to the outdoor measurements, the licensee representative will submit a waiver request for staggered outdoor play. LPA observed all classrooms to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. 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. All materials and surfaces accessible to children, including toys, shall be free of toxic substances. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age-appropriate. LPA observed no open face heaters or open fire places. LPA observed fully charged fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the facility. There are 74 chairs, 10 tables, 2 cribs, 72 cots, 4 feeding chairs, 8 toilets, 2 changing tables, and 10 sinks for the infant and preschool children. Staff have separate bathroom that can be utilized by sick children if needed. Sick children be isolated in the director’s office that is isolated away from the children in care. LPA observed containers with tight-fitting lids for the disposal of solid waste. LPA advised that applicant maintains first-aid supplies in a location accessible to staff but inaccessible to children. Outdoor area for infant and preschool children were free of hazards including, holes, broken glass dry grasses, and other debris that pose a fire hazard. Shade was provided by canopies and gazebos. The playground is enclosed by a fencing at least 4 feet high. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones provided cushioned woodchips that can absorb a fall. The play yard is enclosed by a fence at least four feet high to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. Any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity area shall be made inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed a sand box in the facilities preschool play yard. LPA observed no bodies of water. Report continued on LIC 809-C. Page 3 The following corrections are needed before a licensure will be considered: 1. Submission, Review, and Approval for Staggered Outdoor Waiver Request An exit interview was conducted with the above item discussed. This report and appeal rights were provided to Theresa Clement, Center Director. Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager.