Pre-licensing visit·May 13, 2025

On 5/13/2025 at 10:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Crystal Green conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a Change of Ownership. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant Representative, Dumindra De Zoysa. Applicant, The Oaks Montessori Preschool, LLC, is requesting to be licensed for 44 children: (24) Infants from ages 0 to 24 months in Infant Room #1 and #2; and (20) Preschoolers from ages 2 to 5 years old in Preschool Room #1. Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 6pm. This location is currently licensed as American Montessori Preschool under (2) separate licenses; an Infant Program (198016696) with a capacity of 24 children from ages 0 to 24 months and a Preschool Program (198020003) with a capacity of 20 children from ages 2 to 5. Present during today’s inspection were 12 children: (3) Infants with (1) staff member and (9) Preschoolers with (2) staff members. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed applicant representative that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, applicant stated that they will be in a higher cabinet located in the Director office. A fully equipped first aid kit is located within the preschool classroom. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located near the kitchen area. All required licensing documents were observed posted near the entrance of the Director Office. Children will be signed in and out near the entrance gate of the facility. LPA observed the Infant and Preschool programs to have separate entrances. Page 2: LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total Infant indoor activity space measured 870.46 square footage, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of infant children. Total preschool indoor activity space measured 961.19 square footage, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of preschool children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via filter water dispenser. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 4/30/2025. Highchairs and feeding tables have broad-based legs, plastic seats are in good repair and trays lock onto chairs. Highchairs are made of washable, moisture-resistant material. Changing tables have at least 1” padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable material. Sides of the changing table are at least 3” high and the changing table is within arm’s reach of a sink. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Cribs meet regulatory requirements. LPA observed 12 cribs within Room #1. Crib area was observed to be separated from activity space via transparent soundproof wall partition. The wall partition measured to the height of 3.458 however according to Title 22 regulation 101438.3 (b)(2) which states moveable walls or partitions shall be at least four feet high. LPA discussed with Mrs. De Zoysa options available to meet the crib/napping area requirements. Per Mrs. De Zoysa, she will increase the height of the existing wall divider. Sleep logs will be kept in Infant Room #1. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in Director’s office. There is at least one potty chair or toilet for every five infants. LPA observed a total of 4 sinks, 2 toilets, and 2 changing tables available for infant children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of infant children. LPA observed a total of 3 sinks and 2 toilets available for preschool children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of preschool children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the staff break room. Page 3: Parents will provide snack and lunch for their child. There is a kitchen prep area on site that contains a refrigerator, prep countertop, and microwave. Per the applicant representative, the facility will have snacks on hand in case of an emergency. The facility currently has two fully fenced playground area. Fencing was made of wrought iron and wood, which is at least four feet high. The total square footage for infant outdoor activity space is 1,203.77 square footage, which can only accommodate 16 infants at one time, insufficient for the number of children being requested. A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to limited square footage shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. The total square footage for preschool outdoor activity space is 4709.34 square footage, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested preschool capacity. Shade is provided via fixed shade structures. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the preschool playground for children ages 2 to 6 years old which is properly anchored. LPA observed areas located within both the Infant and Preschool play yard to have insufficient cushioning materials around and under the swings and climbing play equipment. Drinking water is available via filter water jug and personal water bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Representative was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. 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). LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 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. Page 4: Applicant representative 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, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days 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 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. The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: Applicant will need to submit proof of the wall partition height increased to at least the minimum requirement of four feet high around the designated nap area in Infant room #1. Applicant will need to obtain and submit proof of the additional cushioning material placed under and around the swings and climbing structures located within both the Infant and Preschool yards. Applicant will need to submit proof of obtaining additional shade around the sitting area located within the Preschool yard. Once all corrections are received and reviewed a license will be issued for 44 children: (24) Infants from ages 0 to 24 months in the Infant Room 1 and 2 and (20) Preschoolers from ages 2 to 5 years old in the Preschool Room 1. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Representative, Dumindra De Zoysa.