Pre-licensing visit·September 8, 2025

On 09/08/2025 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Laticia Thompson met with Noemi Tovar (Supervisor) and Carl Morales (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. There were no children present during this inspection. This is an application for a Single License with a Total capacity of 30; 12 Toddlers ages 18- 36 months and 18 Preschoolers ages 2 \342\200\223 5 years of age. The child care center will operate Monday \342\200\223 Friday 7:00 a.m. \342\200\223 6:00 p.m. LPA toured and measured the on-limits areas. The fire clearance was approved on 09/03/2025. The facility has a total of 2 classrooms. Classroom 1 will be dedicated to the Toddlers and Classroom 2 will be dedicated to the Preschool. Preschool and Toddler children will have access to 5 sinks in total. Preschool and toddlers will have access to 2 toilets in classroom. Toddler Indoor measurements are : The measurements contain a total of 652 which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 12 Toddlers. Preschool Indoor measurements are: The measurements contain a total of 675.99 which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 18 Preschool children. Toddler Outdoor Activity measurements are: The outdoor activity space measurements contain a total of 2,018.95, which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 12 toddlers. Preschool Outdoor Activity measurements are: The outdoor activity space measurements contain a total of 2,018.95, which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 18 Preschool children. The applicant would like to share outdoor activity space between Toddlers and Preschooler at separate schedule times preventing commingling of children. The following was observed: The facility share grounds with a temporary shelter. There is a recreation site (Betty Bazzar) within the same building of the childcare facility. There is a wall between the section of the buildings and a secured door that prevents individuals from accessing the childcare facility from recreation site. The recreation site has a separated playground area from the child care facility. Parents will enter and exit through the front door that has a door bell with a camera. Staff will then allow access to the facility. Parents will sign children in and out electronically under the Child Plus 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. The staff restroom is located near the office and front door area. The facility has a filtered water dispenser in each classroom where children can fill cups for outdoor and indoor activities. There is an operable carbon monoxide detector in classroom #1. LPA observed fire extinguishers with an inspection date of 08/29/2025. LPA observed First Aid Kits with the required materials facility will order a thermometer. All toilets and hand washing facilities are maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Hot water temperature controls located in outdoor activity space are not within regulation. 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 office area and the staff restroom . 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 lock box inside the classroom cabinet with a safety latch. Medication that requires refrigeration will be stored in the refrigerator located in the office. The program provides breakfast lunch and snacks. The food-preparation storage areas were observed to be clean and free of litter and rubbish. Food will be prepared off site and delivered daily. 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 the wall next to the door entrance and outside of the classrooms for parents and visitors to review. Facility has a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available with contingency plans for action during fires, floods and earthquakes. The facility has a filtered water dispenser in each classroom where children can fill cups for outdoor and indoor activities. There is an operable carbon monoxide detector in classroom #1. LPA observed fire extinguishers with an inspection date of 08/29/2025. LPA observed First Aid Kits with the required materials facility will order a thermometer. All toilets and hand washing facilities are maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Hot water temperature controls are not within regulation. 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 office area and the staff restroom . 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 lock box inside the classroom cabinet with a safety latch. Medication that requires refrigeration will be stored in the refrigerator located in the office. The program provides breakfast lunch and snacks. The food-preparation storage areas were observed to be clean and free of litter and rubbish. Food will be prepared off site and delivered daily. 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 the wall next to the door entrance and outside of the classrooms for parents and visitors to review. Facility has a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. 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. 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). Sections 1596.846(b) and (c). 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 . Outdoor 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. Areas around and under climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment has natural grass, wood chips and rubber platforms for cushioning to prevent injury from falls. The outdoor activity space was observed and maintained in good condition LPA did/did not observe any equipment or hazards in the outdoor activity area. There is adequate shade and benches for resting in the outdoor activity area. Applicant was advised to inspect sandboxes daily to ensure areas are free of any hazardous foreign material. 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. 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). This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . The applicant and director 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. 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 will be considered. Provide Proof of Thermometer Make adjustment to hot water temperature fixtures located in the outdoor activity space. Place cushioning or protective material around water spigots that protrude from walls. Submit a wavier request to share outdoor activity space between Toddlers and Preschoolers Facility will install a padded surface on changing table LPA recommended facility to provide additional shading in the outdoor activity space. Corrections are due by 10/06/2025 An exit interview was conducted with 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.