Pre-licensing visit·July 29, 2025

On 07/29/2025 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Laticia Thompson met with Rivka Montal, Director and Nell Abend, Applicant. The purpose of the visit was an announced pre-licensing inspection at the facility to ensure that health, safety and personal rights as required by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Centers will be met. There were no children present during this inspection. This is an application for a Single License with a Total capacity of 80 children; 24 Toddlers ages 18-36 months and 56 Preschoolers, ages 2 years to 6 years. The child care center will operate Monday \342\200\223 Thursday 8:00 a.m. \342\200\223 5:30 p.m and Friday 8:00am \342\200\223 2:30pm. LPA toured and measured the on-limits areas. The fire clearance was approved on 06/17/2025. The facility has a total of 5 classrooms. Classrooms 1- 4 will be dedicated to the Preschool program and classroom #5 will be dedicated to the Toddlers. Preschool children will have access to 4 sinks and 4 toilets. Toddlers will have access to 1 sink and 1 toilet. Toddler Indoor measurements are : The measurements contain a total of 574.98 which will not accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 24 Toddlers. Based on today\342\200\231s measurement the facility capacity limit for indoor space is 16 Toddlers Preschool Indoor measurements are: The measurements contain a total of 1,977.82 which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 56 Preschool children. Toddler and Preschool Outdoor Activity Space measurements will be measured on a future visit due to active construction work and pending repairs needed during today\342\200\231s visit. The following was observed: Parents will enter and exit the front doors of the facility. Parents will sign children in and out electronically under the Playground application. LPA advised facility there should be a plan in place on how such records will be immediately printable upon request for inspection and audit by program staff. For best practice purposes, facilities should have a plan in place on how records would be backed up, and how they would be made available in the event of a power failure or disaster. LPA reference director to review PIN 18-03.1-CCP. There are 2 Staff restrooms, one is located inside and one is directly outside of the staff lounge area. The facility has a filtered water dispenser located on the refrigerator dooor. Staff will fill water pitchers and l provide water to children in disposable cups or children personal water bottles for outdoor and indoor activities. There is an operable carbon monoxide detector located in the hallway. LPA observed fire extinguishers with an inspection date of 01/17/2025. LPA observed a First Aid Kit with the required materials. The facility does not have a thermometer. Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Tables and chairs were observed to meet the needs of the children. There are cots for napping in safe condition. LPA confirmed that mats or colored so that the sleeping side (green) can be distinguished from the floor side (yellow). There is sufficient quantity and variety of age- appropriate play equipment in good condition. There are cubbies in all classrooms for storage of children clothing and personal belongings. The classrooms have individual units for heating and cooling. The classrooms were clean in good repair with adequate lighting. Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, insects, or debris. Window seals are in need of cleaning. LPA observed trash cans with tight fitting lids. The facility is equipped with landline telephones service. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in the janitors closet that requires a key fob for entry. All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities are maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Hot water temperature controls are warm to touch. The applicant shall be responsible for ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not accepted. The isolation area for Ill children will be located in the directors office and staff restrooms. The isolation area shall be equipped with a cot for ill children and shall be supervised by staff. The applicant was advised to develop and implement a written plan to record the administration of prescription and nonprescription medications, to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given. Medication will be stored in the director\342\200\231s office inaccessible to children. Medication that requires refrigeration will be stored in the refrigerator located in the staff lounge inaccessible to children. The program provides breakfast lunch and snacks. The food-preparation storage areas were observed to be clean and free of litter and rubbish. All foods or beverages that require storage at a temperature of 45 degrees will be stored in the refrigerator located in the staff lounge. The refrigerator isn\342\200\231t equipped with a thermostat to regulate temperature control. Menus are in writing and are posted in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request. The required postings will be posted on a wall located at the front entrance of the facility for parents and visitors to review. Facility has a disaster and mass casualty plan of action that requires additional information. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available with contingency plans for action during fires, floods and earthquakes. The facility does not provide transportation. Firearms and other weapons shall not be allowed on or stored on the premises of a child care facility. The applicant request to hire armed guards for protection of children, staff and parents. Smoking is prohibited on the premises of a child care center as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(b). Licensees shall reveal each child care center license number in all advertisements in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.861 LPA advised applicant of the following regarding the toddler Program: 101216.4(a)(1) Preschool Program with Toddler Component A child who is between 18 months and 36 months of age may participate in the toddler program with written permission from the child's authorized representative. No child in the toddler program shall be placed in the preschool program before the age of 30 months without written permission from the child's authorized representative . The following items were discussed: The director and 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA reviewed with facility representative 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. 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. 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). 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 The applicant and director were 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] 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. 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 before licensure is considered. Include a Flood Disaster in Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan Include exits on Disaster Plan LIC 610 Adjust rugs in classrooms to prevent tripping hazards Remove dust from window seals Provide proof of: water Pitchers to ensure water will be readily available, Thermometer, device that regulates refrigerator temperatures and posting of activity schedule. Submit a firearm request waiver with required documentation Corrections are due by 08/25/2025. An exit interview was conducted with a plan of corrected items discussed. LPA provided the Director with appeal rights and a copy of this report. Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager and corrections.