Facility-requested visit·January 29, 2026

On 1/29/2026 at approximately 1:15pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jamel Maiwandi conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection for an increase in capacity. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant Kelly Mercado. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 38 preschool children ages 3-5 in classrooms 101 and 103. Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 8am-3pm. Present during today\342\200\231s inspection were 5 children with 3 staff. Appropriate ratios and supervision was observed. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed applicant Kelly Mercado that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured new additional indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured for classroom #103 is 834.027 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate the requested total capacity increase of 38 children for classrooms 101 and 103. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies , bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via drinking fountains. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 12/18/2025. LPA observed a total of 4 sinks and 3 toilets available for children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 38 children. Continues on 809-C Page 2 The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is at least four feet high and made of chain link and concrete. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 20,883.28 which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via the surrounding school building. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children ages 2-12 and is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of the play structure provided by turf and rubber padding. Drinking water is available via outdoor fountains. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Kelly Mercado was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. For childcare 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). Applicant Kelly Mercado 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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) 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 Continues on 809-C Page 3 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. 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. No corrections are needed. A license for 38 children will be granted upon a final file review. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Applicant was reminded to ensure all fees are current to avoid facility non-compliance. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Kelly Mercado.