Pre-licensing visit·December 23, 2025

On 12/23/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a Change of Ownership. This facility is currently licensed and caring for children under the license numbers 150408907,150405399, and 150405400. Upon arrival, LPA met with current Director, Traci Myers. Applicant had informed LPA that they would not be present during the inspection. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 24 Infants age Birth to 24 months of age in the Infant Room #5 and Infant Room #6; 75 Preschool Children ages 2 years to 5 years of age in Preschool Room #1, Preschool Room #2, and Preschool Room #3; 25 School age Children ages 5 years to 17 years of age in School-age Room #4.Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 6:00pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Director, Traci Myers that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Director, Traci Myers stated that they will be in the staff restroom that is located in the front office. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in the staff restroom that is located in the front office. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in the Main Room/ Lunch-Snack Area. All required licensing documents were observed posted on the front entrance wall. Children will be signed in and out at the entrance of the facility by the front office. (Continue on LIC809-C) LPA Vega-Gonzalez toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. The facility has a total of six (6) classrooms. Preschool children will have access to 8 sinks and 8 toilets. School Age will have access to 3 sinks and 2 toilets. Infant classrooms have a total of 4 sinks and do not have a potty chair. Director stated they will obtain a potty chair. These are sufficient to accommodate an overall capacity of 24 infants; 75 preschoolers; and 25 school age. Infant Classroom measurements are : The Indoor total measurements contain a total of 380 square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 24 infants. Preschool Classroom measurements are : The Indoor total measurements contain a total of 1,350 square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 75 preschool children. School Age Classroom measurements are : The Indoor total measurements contain a total of 558 square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 25 school age children. Infant Outdoor Play measurements are: Outdoor total measurements contain a total of 1,500 square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 24 infants. Preschool Outdoor Play measurements are: Outdoor total measurements contain a total of 12,150 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 75 preschool children. School Age Outdoor Play measurements are: Outdoor total measurements contain a total of 19,859 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 25 school age children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. In the Infant Classroom #5 LPA observed twelve (12) metal cribs. LPA observed that cribs did not meet the Safe Sleep Regulations as per Title 22. (Continue on LIC809-C) A licensing report was conducted under the current infant license. Infant toys are safe with no sharp edges, splinters, or points, nor made of small parts that can present a choking hazard. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via water bottles or infant bottles. 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 12/12/2025 by the Kern County Fire Department. Director stated that there are not bodies of water or any water features on the property. In the infant rooms highchairs and feeding tables have broad-based legs, plastic seats are in good repair and trays lock onto chairs. Highchairs are made of washable, moisture-resistant material. Changing tables have at least 1\342\200\235 padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable material. Per observation LPA observed that there was a fabric cover on all three changing pads. LPA reviewed with the Director the Title 22 Regulations regarding Infant Care Personal Services 101428. Sides of the changing table are at least 3\342\200\235 high and the changing table is within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. LPA requested Director to provide a manufacture warranty manual for the cribs to ensure that the cribs on site meet regulatory requirements. Director was unable to provide manual to LPA. Director will work on providing proof that cribs meet regulatory requirements. LPA observed that the Infant Room #5 currently has the 12 cribs, yet the crib area is not separated from the activity space. Infant Room #5 square footage was not taken into account for the pre-licensing inspection as per Title 22 Regulations, Indoor Activity Space for Infants 101438.3. Per regulation, the crib area should be separate from indoor activity space that is at least four feet high; shall be constructed of sound-absorbing material; and allows for supervision of napping children. Sleep logs are kept in Infant Classroom #5 and Infant Classroom #6. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in in Infant Classroom #5. The infant room does not have at least one potty chair or toilet for every five infants. School age restrooms afford privacy for the children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be in the Front Office. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area for each component. Fencing is made of wrought iron and is at least four feet high. Per observation LPA observed that the preschool playground has two iron wrought fence doors that do not lock, are left open, and swing open with winds. Per observation LPA observed that the school-age playground has one iron wrought fence door that does not lock, is left open, and swings open with wind. (Continue on LIC809-C) For the infant playground shade is provided by a canopy. There are sufficient outdoor infant toys and play equipment available on the infant playground. The play yard is composed of small plastic climbers. LPA observed one climber that had a broken-cracked step. Per observation, there is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climbers or swings that is provided by sand. LPA observed four (4) infant swings that had dirt smudges and that did not have infant safety straps. Drinking water is available via personal water bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Pictures were taken by LPA. The preschool playground is composed of one large playground (Preschool Play Area #1) and one small playground (Preschool Play Area #2). For Preschool Play Area #1 shade is provided via mature trees and a shaded canopy. For Preschool Play Area #2 shade is provided via mature trees and a shaded canopy. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the preschool playgrounds. There are two climbing structures located in the large preschool playground that do not have a manufactures\342\200\231 sticker. The playground climbers are properly anchored. Per observation, there is not adequate cushioning in fall zones of climbers or swings that is provided by sand located in Preschool Play Area #1. LPA observed that the playground had swings, and that swings did not have covers for the chains in Preschool Play Area #1. LPA observed various outdoor equipment that had peeling paint and had dirt/smudges and was in need of a wash in Preschool Play Area #1. Drinking water is available via personal water bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Pictures were taken by LPA. For the school age playground, shade is provided via mature trees. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the school-age playground. There is one large metal climbing structure on the school-age playground that does not have a manufacture sticker. The playground climber is properly anchored. LPA observed that the playground had swings, and that swings did not have covers on chains. LPA observed that there was one broken wooden and metal bench. Per observation, there is not adequate cushioning in fall zones of climbers or swings that is provided by sand. Drinking water is available via personal water bottles. LPA observed that the wooden fence located in the school-age playground was loose and need of repair. LPA observed that the wooden gate would sway with the gust of wind. LPA observed that the metal chain-linked fence running alongside the school-age playground had loose wires and need of repair. Pictures were taken by LPA. Director, Traci Myers was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. (Continue on LIC809-C) Facility will provide list of meals provided. The main kitchen area currently includes refrigerator, sink, stove, oven, and two dishwasher machines. Infant Classroom #6 has it\342\200\231s own kitchenette that is composed of a refrigerator, sink, and food storage. Both kitchen areas and food storage areas were observed to be free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via closing the half-doors of the kitchen. LPA observed that both refrigerators did not have a thermometer for both sections of the freezer sections or the fresh food sections of the refrigerators. 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. 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). Director, Traci Myers 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. 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 reviewed with Director, Traci Myers 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 discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director, Traci Myers and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: (Continue on LIC809-C) https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director, Traci Myers 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. Director, Traci Myers 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. The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: \302\267 All pending completed documents as requested via the Notice of Incomplete Application (NOIA). \302\267 Playground Inspection for both the school-age and preschool playground climbers and obtained an age verifying sticker along with inspection reports to the Department. \302\267 Facility will provide more sand cushioning for high-impact areas of all climbers for both the school age and preschool component. \302\267 Both preschool and school age swings need chain handle covers. \302\267 Facility will repair all playground wrought iron fence doors to close to ensure the safety of children in care. \302\267 Infant swings in need of cleaning and infant safety straps need to be replaced or repaired. \302\267 Facility repaint or repair all playground equipment that has peeling paint. \302\267 Facility will add a separate sleeping area for the infant component \302\267 Facility will provide the Department with a crib manufacturing manual to ensure they meet the current standards or provide new cribs for the infant component. \302\267 Facility will obtain one potty chair to meet the needs of infants. \302\267 Facility will work on dividing the Main Room and the Lunch/Snack Area to accommodate both the school age and preschool components as per discussion with Director. An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed and a copy of appeal rights and this report was provided to the Director, Traci Myers. Director understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied