Pre-licensing visit·September 23, 2025

On 09/23/2025 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Laticia Thompson met with Raul Moreno, 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 License with a Total capacity of 72 Preschoolers ages 2 years into entry of 1 st grade. The child care center will operate Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. LPA toured and measured the on-limits areas. The fire clearance was approved on 08/15/2025. The facility has a total of 3 classrooms. Preschool children will have access to 8 sinks and 10 toilets. Preschool Indoor measurements are: The measurements contain a total of 2,449.63 which will not accommodate Applicant’s request for 72 Preschool children. Based on today’s measurement the facility capacity limit for indoor space is 70 Preschoolers Preschool Outdoor Activity measurements are: The outdoor activity space measurements contain a total of 3,145, which will not accommodate Applicant’s request for 72 Preschool children. Based on today’s measurement the facility capacity limit for outdoor space is 42 Preschool children. There are operable carbon monoxide detector located in all classrooms. LPA observed fire extinguishers with an inspection date of 02/07/2025. LPA observed First Aid Kits with the required materials including disposable thermometers. 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. There are cubbies in all classrooms for storage of children clothing and personal belongings. The classrooms have central air for heating and cooling. The classrooms were clean in good repair. Classrooms have adequate lighting. Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects, or debris. 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 a locked storage room next to classroom #1 inaccessible to children. All toilets and handwashing 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 the staff restroom located near the 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 the office in a locked storage cabinet inaccessible to children. Medication that requires refrigeration will be stored in the refrigerator located in the kitchen inaccessible to children. The program provides breakfast lunch and 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 designated for the chidren located in the kitchen. The refrigerator is equipped with a built in 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. Facility does not have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. LPA advised Director that 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 currently but may begin those type of services in the future. Firearms and other weapons shall not be allowed on or stored on the premises of a child care. The director stated there aren’t 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). Licensees shall reveal each child care center license number in all advertisements in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.861 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. The facility does not have any areas with climbing equipment, swings, slides or other similar equipment. The outdoor activity space was observed and maintained in good condition including age appropriate play equipment. LPA 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. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. LPA did not include measurements of the rock trail area located in the outdoor activity space as suggested by facility representative. Based on LPA's observation area does not meet Title 22 regulation code 101238.2 Outdoor Activity Space (b) The outdoor activity space shall be situated to (2) Permit children to reach the outdoor activity space safely The following items were discussed: 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’s 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 – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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. 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 Submit outstanding documentation requested on Notice of Incomplete Application Letter Request a Waiver for usage of outdoor space base on measurements. Provide proof of correction that sink located in room #2 is draining water properly. Create Mass Casualty and Disaster Plan Corrections are due by 10/13/205 . An exit interview was conducted with plan of corrected items discussed. LPA provided Raul Moreno with appeal rights and a copy of this report. Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager and corrections.