Pre-licensing visit·December 31, 2025

On 12/31/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), M. Domantay conducted an inspection and met with director Claire Peterson and toured the toddler program indoor and outdoor areas. The purpose of the visit was to conduct an inspection to add a toddler program. The facility has an existing preschool program facility #073400100 with a capacity of 63 preschool children. The applicant is requesting to be licensed for a total of 63 children, 39 preschoolers (ages 30 months to 5 years) and 24 toddlers (ages 18-29 months). Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 5:30PM. Fire clearance was granted and approved on 12/4/2025 from the Moraga-Orinda Fire District. Facility serves snacks for children and lunch is provided from home. Drinking water is available via filtered tap water and regular public tap water and children utilize personal water bottles. LPA reviewed with director 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 Claire that the facility will be converted to a single child care center license under facility number 073409646, therefore LPA will be closing the current preschool facility number 073400100. Toddler Indoor Classroom measurements are : The Indoor total measurements contain a total of 935.49 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 24 toddlers. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are 2 Toddler indoor classrooms: Room 4 (chickadees) and Room 5 (hummingbirds). LPA observed sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, mats, and chairs during today's inspection. Medications will be stored in each toddler classroom on the wall in a locked box. LPA observed a first aid kit in each toddler classroom. Page 1 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. There are 3 toilets and 4 sinks designated for the toddler children to utilize in the toddler classrooms. There is a changing table in hands reach of a sink located in the bathroom area of Room 5. 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 combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector on the ceiling in the toddler classroom, Room 4. Director was not able to test carbon monoxide detector during the inspection due to detector being a combination with smoke detector, per Director it is up to code with the fire department. Per Director facility will utilize electronic sign-in/sign-out system. Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the office or library area, LPA reminded Director a mat must be provided in the isolated area for children and will use the staff restroom, if necessary. Toddler Outdoor Play Yard measurements are: Outdoor total measurements contain a total of 1488.65 square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 24 toddler children. Applicant must submit a request for a waiver for the toddler play yard to be shared between toddler groups with a set schedule in place. 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 linked fencing, and wooden fences, and metal door gate. There is a black metal door gate that is an exit with an alarm that sounds when pushed open. Page 2 LPA observed tan bark and rubber matter 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 wooden play equipment that was observed to be age appropriate. LPA did not observe a manufacturer sticker on the wooden play equipment. LPA reminded Director to follow manufacturer guidelines for the toddler play equipment. 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. LPA observed a sandbox covered with tarp due to rainy weather in the toddler yard, LPA reminded Director to ensure to maintain and keep sandbox free of debris. 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. 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 ) Page 3 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. 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 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. Page 4 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 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, Claire Peterson and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Claire Peterson. The following items are required before a license will be issued: 1. Licensing Program Manager (LPM) final file review. 2. Applicant must submit a request for a waiver for the toddler play yard to be shared between toddler groups with a set schedule in place. Page 5 End of Report