Facility-requested visit·December 12, 2025

On 12/12/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), M. Domantay conducted an inspection and met with director Jenny Andres and toured the toddler program indoor and outdoor areas. The purpose of the visit was to conduct an inspection to add a toddler component. The facility has an existing preschool program facility #073402350 with a capacity of 24 preschool children. The applicant is requesting to be licensed for a total of 40 children, 24 preschoolers (ages 2 years to entry to first grade) and 16 toddlers (ages 18-36 months). Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 7:30AM to 5:30PM. Fire clearance was granted and approved on 3/17/2025. LPA reviewed with director the LIC 311A, Records to be Maintained at the Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Toddler Indoor Classroom measurements are : The Indoor total measurements contain a total of 814.56 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 16 toddlers. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is 1 Toddler indoor classroom: Room#2. LPA observed sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, mats, and chairs during today's inspection. Medications will be stored in the toddler classroom, Room 2 inside of the emergency first aid kit backpack. LPA observed a first aid kit in the toddler classroom. LPA advised Director that the following first-aid supplies in a location accessible to staff must be inaccessible to children: current edition of a first-aid manual, sterile first-aid dressings, bandages or roller bandages, adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers, thermometer, and antiseptic solution. Page 1 There are 2 toilets and 5 sinks designated for the toddler children to utilize in the toddler classroom, Room 2 and a changing table located outside the toddler area in the walkway that is in hands reach of a sink. There is a separate private restroom for the staff is located in the facility. The facility was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children and employees. LPA notified director 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. LPA observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Director stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector in the toddler classroom, Room 2. Director was not able to test carbon monoxide detector during the inspection. LPA notified Director photo and video testing the carbon monoxide detector must be provided to LPA for review. Per Director facility will utilize electronic sign-in/sign-out system. Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the office, LPA reminded Director a mat must be provided in the isolated area for toddlers and will use the staff restroom, if necessary. Toddler Outdoor Play measurements are: Outdoor total measurements contain a total of 2380 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 16 toddler children. TODDLER OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is 1 Toddler outdoor area at the facility, the toddler play yard. LPA inspected the toddler play yard. The toddler play yard is fully fence all around with metal chain linked fencing and tarp. There is a metal chain linked fencing to separate the toddler and preschool play yards. LPA observed rubber matting surrounding areas of the play yard as cushioning to cushion a child's fall. LPA observed a sufficient amount of outdoor equipment and toys. LPA observed a play structure in the toddler play yard during inspection. LPA did not observe a manufacturer sticker on the toddler play structure. LPA reminded Director to follow manufacturer guidelines for the toddler play structure. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA reminded Director to ensure to empty all water tables when not in use. There is sufficient shading areas provided by trees and building awning in the toddler yard. LPA observed a sandbox in the toddler play yard that was observed to be maintained and free of debris. Page 2 LPA reviewed with Applicants Section 101216.4 Preschool Program with Toddler Component. Toddlers may be enrolled into the program starting at age 18 months to a maximum of 36 months. LPA advised that children enrolled into the toddler program cannot be placed in the preschool program before the age of thirty (30) months without the written permission from the child's authorized representatives. LPA additionally advised that the toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separated from those used by the preschool program and commingling shall not be permitted between components. LPA advised that toddlers enrolled into the toddler component shall follow infant regulations, including nap check documentation and Infant Safe Sleep requirements, until they turn twenty four (24) months of age. Facility provides breakfast, snacks, and lunch to their children. The isolation area for children who are ill will be at the facility office. Drinking water is available via public tap water in a cup. Drinking water from a non-contaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. 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 licensee 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 ) Applicants were 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. Page 3 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 safe sleep regulations with Applicants and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPA also informed Applicants 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. Applicants were 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. 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. 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 Page 4 To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. 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 A notice of site visit was given to Director, Jenny Andres and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Jenny Andres. The following items are required before a license will be issued: 1. Licensing Program Manager (LPM) final file review. 2. Physical copies of all documents sent electronically must be mailed or dropped off to the Oakland Regional office by 12/31/25 3. LPA notified Director photo and video testing the carbon monoxide detector must be provided to LPA for revie2 by 12/31/25 Page 5 End of Report