Pre-licensing visit·October 13, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Maddox met with Noelle Heflebower, Director and Sharon Lux-Macaibay, Site Supervisor for the purpose of conducting an announced pre-licensing inspection. Applicant is requesting licensure of 48 children (24 Infants and 24 Toddlers). This center is located on the grounds of City Church, there's also a private High School on the grounds (Desert Christian High School). The Infant/Toddler component is completely separate from the high-school. During this inspection, LPA measured 3 classrooms and the outside play ground. The days and hours of operation will be: Mon through Friday from 6:00 am \342\200\223 6:00 pm. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE : \302\267 The child care center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors \302\267 Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean (carpet and linoleum). \302\267 A comfortable temperature for children shall always be maintained. \302\267 Furniture and equipment are maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys, and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. POSTINGS: LPA\342\200\231s observed a Parent Board in the hallway the required forms that shall be posted after licensure including the telephone number of the local health department and information on child passenger restraint systems pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.95(g) and Vehicle Code sections 27360 and 27360.5 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-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication Applicant is aware and reminded of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC 624B. Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available. Page #6 OUTDOOR LPA observed shaded rest areas on the play yard, children have safe access to the play yard which is enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. LPA\342\200\231s did not observe any bodies of water present. The play yard was free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. LPA observed padded artificial turf under climbing equipment (equipment is age appropriate for Infants/Toddlers).The playground is enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area, fencing was at least 5 ft high. Outside Drinking Water: Staff will bring out water pitchers (filtered water) and cups labeled with children\342\200\231s names and their own personal water bottles RESTROOMS There are a total of 5 toilets and 4 sinks. LPA\342\200\231s also observed changing tables next to hand washing sinks in the Infant and Toddler classrooms. All toilets and hand washing facilities were maintained. safe, and sanitary operating condition. Staff bathroom- located in the main lmain office area. SUPERVISION: Applicants shall ensure no child is left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, Supervision shall include visual observation. Page #4 \302\267Tables and chairs were present to meet the needs of the children.\302\267Drinking water: Children will bring refillable water bottles, the center provides filtered water \302\267 Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children (Locked cabinet) \302\267 There are fully stocked first-aid kit(s) in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children that include thermometers. \302\267 The isolation area is located in the office for any child who becomes ill during the day. Located in the office \302\267 LPA observed operable carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors (hard wired), and fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility and fully charged. \302\267 The center has a working telephone \302\267 Sign-in and out procedure -- Manual \302\267 Staff shall conduct a wellness check to ensure that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted. NAPPING \302\267 Mats will be used for Infants over 12 mos and Toddlers. \302\267 Each mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. \302\267 LPA informed Applicant mats should be wiped with a detergent/disinfectant weekly or when soiled or wet. \302\267 Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable, and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. \302\267 Napping equipment shall be arranged so that each child has access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children. PAGE #2 Measurements taken were as follows: Infant Room #13 504/35 = 14 Infant Room #14 575/35 = 16 Toddler Room #5 - 798/35 = 24 TOTAL INDOOR SPACE: 1877/35 = 53 Bathroom : There are a total of 5 Toilets and 4 sinks for a total of 60 Outside play space: 2175/75 = 29 Page #3 CHILDREN\342\200\231S RECORDS: LPA reviewed form LIC 311A with Applicant - Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. TRANSPORTATION : Center will not provide transportation. FOOD SERVICES Center will provide lunches and snacks. Lunches will be prepared at the main campus ( 197492872 - Learning Tree) and dropped off daily. \302\267 Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances were stored in areas separate from food supplies. Locked cabinet \302\267 Trashcans, including moveable bins, shall have a tight-fitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. \302\267 A refrigerator is available and shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration. CRIMINAL RECORD REVIEW Applicant is aware of Guardian which is the Departments tool to verify fingerprint clearances. Page #5 HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. Applicant states staff will dispense prescription medications and over the counter meds. Applicant has implemented a written plan to record the administration of prescription and nonprescription medications and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given. 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 - Center will provide IMS LEAD TESTING 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). Page #7 Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant. Provided during inspection. \302\267 Each crib, mat or cot shall be occupied by only one infant at a time. \302\267 Bedding shall be changed daily Fire Clearance has been received for the requested capacity of 48 children (24 Infants and 24 Toddlers), however with LPA\342\200\231s measurements center can accommodate a total of 53 (31 Infants and 24 Toddlers). Needed Prior to Licensure: LPA will forward the NOIA letter and a sample waiver Received during inspection: Employee Handbook, Menu, Parent Handbook, By-Laws, Updated Lic 500 & 610 for each component and play yard schedule. A waiver will be required to allow infants and toddlers to share the play yard. An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed and a copy of this report was read and provided to the Applicant, during this inspection. Final license determination will be made upon review of the Licensing Program Manager (LPM). Last Page \302\267 INFANT NAPPING \302\267 Sleeping infant(s) shall be directly observed by sight and sound at all times. \302\267 (A) This shall include when the infants are going to sleep, are sleeping, or are in the process of waking up. \302\267 (B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: \302\267 Labored breathing. \302\267 Signs of distress, which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature and restlessness. \302\267 Infants up to 12 months of age who are sleeping in a position other than on their back. \302\267 If the infant\342\200\231s Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] does not have Section C completed, staff shall return the infant to their back for sleeping. \302\267 Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. \302\267 Pacifiers shall be allowed in the crib if the following provisions are in place: There shall not be anything attached to the pacifier. \302\267 Bumper pads shall not be used. \302\267 LPA observed Cribs and cots arranged so as to provide a walkway and permit staff to reach each infant without having to step over or reach over any other infant. \302\267 LPA explained the following regarding Section 101439.1 Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment : Mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, fits tightly on the mattress, and overlaps the underside of the mattress so it cannot be dislodged.