Facility-requested visit·January 29, 2026

On 1/29/2026 at approximately 09:00am, 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 52 preschool-children ages 3-4 in classrooms #3 and #5, #7. Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 8am-3pm. Present during today\342\200\231s inspection were 13 children with 9 staff present. 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 #3 is 1,140.73 square feet and total indoor activity space measured for classroom #5 is 1,035.53 square feet. Total new facility indoor activity space is 2,176.26 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested total capacity increase of 52 children. 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 6 sinks and 6 toilets available for children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 52 children. Continues on 809-C Page 2 The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is made up of both a brick wall and a chain link fence and is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 4,231.62 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via pop up umbrellas. 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 2-5 as per applicant and which is properly anchored. Drinking water is available via classroom drinking 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 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). No corrections are needed. A license for 52 preschool children will be granted upon a final file review. 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. 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. 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.