Pre-licensing visit·April 2, 2025

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:06 AM, Licensing Program Analyst, (LPAs) Caroline Colson and Morgan Pringle met with Applicant Harjit Kaur, Anju Krishna, Center Director, for a Change of Ownership application. The applicant requests 12 Toddler children from 18 months - 30 months and 60 preschool children from 2 years of age to 6 years of age. A health and safety inspection in all areas accessible to children was conducted. There are 50 children present. All components will operate on Mondays through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Physical Plant : The facility has four (4) classrooms and an 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 the children. Parents will wash all bedding materials every Friday. Staff will sanitized the mats every Friday. There are six (6) first aid kits and four (4) emergency disaster bags. The facility will be providing breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. There are emergency snacks readily available for children. Please See LIC 809 for Additional Information Restrooms: Toilets and sinks are operable. There is soap, toilet paper and paper towels for sanitary use. Classroom measurements: LPA measured 1 classroom for the Toddler Component. The Toddler Component measurements are 398.79 square foot square feet which will not accommodate Applicant's request for 12 Toddler children. LPA measured 3 classrooms for the Preschool Component. The total indoor measurements for the Preschool Component is 1,776.86 and will accommodate Applicant's request for 60 Preschool children. There are a total of five (5) toilets, and five (5) sinks for the children. Director's Office will be the isolation area. The isolation bathroom is located in the director's office. There are two staff bathrooms but only one is in use. Outdoor Activity Space: The outdoor play area is fenced by the building walls and walls are at least 4ft tall. There is enough age-appropriate equipment and toys. The play area has cushioning material underneath all outdoor climbing equipment. The entire play area has shade and play equipment is specifically designated for 2 - 6 year old children. 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. Furthermore, the outdoor space for the Preschool outdoor play area is 2,467.081 and will not accommodate the Applicant request for 60 children. Please See LIC 809 C for Additional Information Emergency Preparedness/Safety: Emergency Disaster Plan is dated and posted for review. The facility utilizes a land line telephone and cell phones. Fire Clearance was received. Sign in/Sign out : Applicant will be an applicant for sign in and sign out. 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Applicant 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. 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. Exit interview was conducted with Applicant Harjit Kaur The following items are required before a license will be issued: 1. Applicant will need to ensure parents/families are able to gain access to the facility without advance notice. 2. Applicant will need to update the daily schedule for both components. 3. Applicant will need to purchase thermometers, tweezer, manuals, antiseptic solutions, more bandages and scissors. 4. Applicant will need to submit a waiver for the Toddler Component to use the outdoor playground. 5. Applicant will need to submit a waiver for the Preschool Component because there is not enough outdoor space for this component. 6. Job Descriptions will need to be updated 7. Applicant will need to update the Employee Handbook 8. Applicant will need to update Admission Agreement. 9. Applicant will need to submit an updated LIC 200 A. 10. Applicant will need to update Licensing Board. 11. Director will need to enroll in Infant/Toddler course. 12. Applicant will need to submit another LIC 500 13. Applicant will need to ensure cups are located near all uncontaminated water pitchers. 14. Applicant will need to fix one child's sink. 15. Parent's Rights Poster will need to be posted. 16. Update all staff flu vaccine waivers. 17. Applicant will need to label all food containers. Once we receive the above items, the facility can be licensed as a Single License facility.