Pre-licensing visit·June 11, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA\342\200\231s) Brindha Govindasamy and Melissa Domantay met with Director Nagamani Yellam (Nikki) for the purpose of a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant is requesting for a new infant program ages 0 months to 24 months (capacity 12) and decreasing the existing preschool program ages two years to six years old to (capacity 72). Facility has total of 3 classrooms in use. Infant classroom Puffins (Classroom 4) and Preschool Class 1 (Penguins) is divided by a baby gate which applicant will provide a photo. Dolphins Class (Preschool Class 2) and Turtles (Preschool Class 3). Facility is requesting to be licensed to serve a total of 84 children. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. LPA informed director, that the facility will be converted to a single child care center license under facility number 015700678, therefore LPA will be closing the current preschool facility number 013422436. The fire clearance was granted and received on 05/02/2025 from the Livermore -Pleasanton Fire Department for 12 infants, ages 0-24 months and 72 preschoolers, ages 2 to 6 years old. There is 1 sink available in the infant classroom. There is 2 private restroom for the staff located by the staff room. Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the Director's office and will use the staff restroom, if necessary. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: LPA's measured the outdoor infant program area. There is 1 infant play yard. The outdoor play area for infants will be separated by baby gate and have different schedule from the preschool children. There is turf to cushion a child's fall. Director informed LPA they will provide photos of the baby gate once installed and infant toys. There is no play structure present in the infant outdoor play yard area. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There is sufficient shading provided by canopies and trees. LPA's notified 100% supervision is required at all times. No co-mingling allowed between infants and preschoolers. The facility currently has an outdoor waiver on file that will be revised. The total outdoor space for the infant play yard contains a total of 1129.43, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 12 infant children. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Preschool total outdoor space contains a total of 3508.4 which will not accommodate 72 preschool children at a time. Director will provide updated waiver request and schedule for outdoor preschool play area to LPA. LPA's discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times, including in the bathroom; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. LPA's discussed with Administrator 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. 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, 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. Administrator was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (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 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 platform. 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 conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Nagamani Nikki Yelam. The following items are required before a license will be issued: 1. Regional Manager (RM) final file review. 2. Applicant must submit photos of infant crib room with baby gate. 3. Applicant must submit photos of Infant gate and toys for Outdoor Activity. 4. Applicant must submit copy of the outdoor activity schedule for infants and Preschool children to update outdoor waiver. The Applicant shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Lunch and snacks are provided by facility with an option to also be provided by parents. LPAs advised Applicant as per Title 22, if food is prepared off the center premises, the following shall apply: (A)The preparation source shall meet all applicable requirements for commercial food services.(B) The center shall have the equipment and staff necessary to receive and serve the food and to clean up.(C) The center shall maintain the equipment necessary for in-house food preparation, or shall have an alternate source for food preparation and service in the event of an emergency. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. All foods shall be selected, transported, stored, prepared and served so as to be free from contamination and spoilage and shall be fit for human consumption. Drinking water is readily available for the children . Children can bring their own water bottles outdoors. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: The infant program is located at Classroom 4 (Puffins room) (designated crib room). LPA's observed a sufficient amount of equipments, furniture, and toys. Facility plans to care for 3 crib aged infants. LPA's observed 3 cribs on site. Per Director mats will be used for non-crib age infants. LPA's observed sufficient mats in the crib room and a chair inside the crib area for a staff member. Lpa's reminded director to ensure crib sheets are tight fitting and no blankets or toys inside the crib. Medications will be stored in the kitchen area in a locked cabinet. LPA's observed a first aid kit in the lobby area and first aid kit in every classroom. LPA's measured infant classroom. The total classroom space for the infant classroom contains a total of 551.92 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 12 infant children. The total classroom space for the preschool children contains a total of 2589.33 square feet which will accommodate applicant's request for 72 preschool children. LPA's observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Applicant stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector in the facility hallway. LPA observed a electronic sign-in/sign-out system in the lobby area.