Pre-licensing visit·January 28, 2026

Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Caroline Colson met with Julie Greene, Director of Program Compliance and Rhina Moran, Applicant/Child Care Center Director for a new child care center application. There are 37 children and 7 staff members. The facility is requesting 100 school-age children from transitional kindergarten and above. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The fire clearance was granted and received. Physical Plant : The facility has 3 classrooms and an outdoor play area. There are restrooms for boys and girls. There is adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation. There are no cleaning solutions, chemicals, or other hazards accessible to children. Per Applicant, there are no weapons at the facility. Classrooms: Furniture and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There are separate storage areas for children\342\200\231s belongings. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment, tables, chairs, and cubbies/hooks. Drinking water is provided by a water fountain/sink in each classroom. There are three (3) first aid kits and medication properly stored. LPA observed a functional smoke detector. The facility will be providing morning and afternoon snacks. During summer months, morning and an afternoon snacks are provided. Parents provide their children lunches only during the summer. Please See LIC 809 C for Additional Information The facility has requested a capacity of 100 school-age children. Per Health and Safety Code 1596.806, the facility is exempt from square footage requirement. Therefore, LPA did not take measurements. The children have access to all children's school restrooms located on campus, and a separate private restroom for the staff located in the hallway. The isolation area will be the director's office. The staff bathroom will be the isolation bathroom. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is one outdoor area on the property. The outdoor play area is fenced with a wrought iron fence that is at least four feet tall. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are shaded areas supplied by overhangs, canopies, and shade structures. Per Health and Safety Code 1596.806, the facility is exempt from square footage requirement. Therefore, LPA did not take measurements. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and ADA, available at http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Please See LIC 809 C for Additional Information LPA reviewed with Applicant the LIC 311 A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. LPA discussed 100% supervision is always required in all areas that children have access to including the bathroom. Personal Rights, inspection authority, reporting requirements, maintaining buildings and grounds was reviewed. Staff Qualifications, Staff to Children\342\200\231s ratios and Capacity was explained to ensure compliance. 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 informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. Please See LIC 809 C for Additional Information The following items will need to be corrected prior to receiving a Single License: 1. Applicant will need to purchase 3 lids to cover trash cans for waste products. 2. Applicant will need to purchase a carbon monoxide. 3. Applicant will need to increase water pressure in the girls' bathroom. 4. One uncontaminated water pitcher will need to be purchased. 5. Applicant needs to purchase 1% milk. 6. Applicant will ensure all shade is available for the children. 7. Applicant needs to purchase missing items for all three first aid kits. 8. LPM final review. Once the above items are received, the facility will be licensed for a Single License.