Pre-licensing visit·February 10, 2026

On 02/10/2026 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Laticia Thompson met with Maria Martinez, Applicant/Director. 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. The child care facility is located on the grounds of South Hills Church. There were no children present during this inspection. This is an application for a Single License with a Total capacity of 15 Preschool children ages 2 -6years of age. The child care center will operate Monday \342\200\223 Friday 6:00 a.m. \342\200\223 6:00 p.m. LPA toured and measured the on-limits areas. The fire clearance was approved on 8/21/2025. The facility will be licensed for 1 classroom. Preschool children will have access to 1 sink and 1 toilet. The church grounds and preschool are equipped with surveillance cameras. Preschool Indoor measurements The measurements contain a total of 500.66 square feet which will not accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 15 Preschool children. Based on today\342\200\231s measurement the facility capacity limit for indoor space is 14 Preschool children. Preschool Outdoor Activity measurements are: The outdoor activity space measurements contain a total of 1,288.70 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 15 Preschool children. The following was observed: Parents will enter and exit through the doors of the building located on Victory Blvd. Parents will sign children in and out manually on the sign in and out sheets located in the classroom. The Staff restroom is located across the hall from the children classroom. The facility has a filtered water dispenser where staff will fill children personal water bottles for outdoor and indoor activities. There is an operable carbon monoxide detector located in the classroom. LPA observed a fire extinguisher with an inspection date of 10/15/2025. LPA observed First Aid Kits with the required materials per regulations 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 is sufficient quantity and variety of age- appropriate play equipment along with cots for napping in good condition. There are cubbies for storage of children clothing and personal belongings. The classroom has central air for heating and cooling. The classroom is clean in good repair having adequate lighting. The windows are in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects, or debris. LPA observed trash cans with tight fitting lids. The facility will be equipped with landline telephones service. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in the children\342\200\231s restroom cabinet with a safety latch making items inaccessible to children. All toilets and handwashing facilities are maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Handwashing fixtures do not deliver hot water. The director 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 director\342\200\231s office and the restroom across from the director\342\200\231s office. 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 a locked box in the directors office inaccessible to children. Medication that requires refrigeration will be stored in the refrigerator located in the directors office with a safety strap inaccessible to children. The program provides snacks. The kitchen and 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 church kitchen and directors office. The refrigerator located in the church kitchen is 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 are posted on a moveable board in the entrance of the lobby area for parents and visitors to review. Facility does not have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The director will create a plan 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. The director stated there aren\342\200\231t any firearms or weapons on the premises. Smoking is prohibited on the premises of a child care center as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(b). Applicant/Director was advised that Licensees shall reveal each child care center license number in all advertisements, such as banners, websites, business cards etc in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.861 The entire outdoor activity grounds are enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence is at least four feet high. Play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate. Areas around and under climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment has artificial grass for cushioning to prevent injury from falls. The outdoor activity space was observed and maintained in good condition LPA observed some hazards in the outdoor activity area (see plan of corrections). There is adequate shade and benches for resting in the outdoor activity areal. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. The director 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. 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 LPA reviewed with applicant 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. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] 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 and removing 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. 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. 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 . The following corrections are needed before licensure will be considered. Provide a copy of Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan Proof of landline telephone service. Repair loose wooden panel and gap between fencing in the outdoor activity space. Install cushioning around water spigot and repair water leak. Install a temperature regulator in refrigerator in directors office. LPA recommended that facility install an alarm on the double glass doors that leads to outside of the building next to the classroom and the gate that leads to parking lot in the outdoor activity area. Submit documents requested on Notice of Incomplete Application. Corrections are due by 03/11/2026 An exit interview was conducted with plan of corrected items discussed. LPA provided Maria Martinez with appeal rights and a copy of this report. Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager and corrections.