Pre-licensing visit·April 16, 2026

Centralized Applicant Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alecia Sifuentes met with Applicant/Director Robyn Zapien for the purpose of a Change of Components Served prelicensing inspection. Facility is currently licensed under facility numbers 010211015 and 013418185 and will be converted to the single child care center license. Applicant requests an infant component for 16 infants ages 0-24 months and a preschool component for 62 preschool children ages 2-6 years for a total capacity of 78. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The facility will be providing morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. Parents will provide formula, breast milk, and baby food for their children. LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records to be Maintained at the Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant of the importance of checking for and removing 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. Report continues on LIC809-C page 2. Page 2. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are two infant classrooms #1 and #2 located in Infant Portable and three preschool classrooms. Preschool classrooms #1 and #2 are located in the back Preschool Portable and preschool classroom #3 is located in the main from building. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, chairs, high chairs, cubbies, and napping cots. LPA observed four cribs and four cots located in the nap area which is separated from the activity space using a four-foot tall plexi-glass wall partition. LPA observed eights cots located in room #2. There is a first aid kit located in the staff cupboard in all classrooms and yards. Medications will be stored in the medicine box in all classrooms. LPA observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Applicant stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. There are four different water stations for children to refill their water bottles. LPA observed a functional battery operated carbon monoxide detector in each classroom on the counter top and cubbies. LPA observed an electronic sign-in/sign-out system. LPA measured the infant classroom. The total classroom space contains a total of 420 square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant's request for 16 infants and will only accommodate 12 infants. LPA observed two sinks for the infants, both within arm’s reach of a changing table. LPA measured the preschool classrooms. The total classroom space contains a total of 2,175 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 62 preschool children. LPA observed seven sinks, five toilets, and three urinals for the preschool children. The children will access the two bathroom through preschool yard #2 or stair way. There is a separate private restroom for the staff located in the kitchen/laundry area. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the office and will use the staff restroom, if necessary. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are three outdoor areas on the property, Infant Yard, Preschool Yard #1 (large area), and Preschool Yard #2 (small area). The outdoor play areas are fenced with a chain fence that is at least four feet tall. LPA observed a play structure located on Preschool Yard #1 which is approved for ages 2 to 10 years. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are shaded areas supplied by several trees. Report continues on LIC809-C page 3. Page 3. LPA measured the infant outdoor activity space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 1,025 square feet, which will not accommodate 16 infants and will only accommodate 13. LPA measured the preschool outdoor activity spaces. The outdoor play areas contains a total of 16,522 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 62 preschool children. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – 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 . LPA discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. 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 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. Applicant 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. Report continues on LIC809-C page 4. Page 4. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP.). LPA referred applicant to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information ( https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ). Applicant tested for lead under the current licenses in 2023. Applicant will continue to follow the 5 year requirement. 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/communitycare-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Applicant/Director Robyn Zapien. The following items are required before a license will be issued: 1. Final review from Licensing Program Manager (LPM) and Regional Manager (RM). 2. Amended granted STD850.