Pre-licensing visit·August 11, 2025

On 08/11/2025 at 9:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Crystal Green conducted an announced prelicensing inspection to add a new school-age program to an existing preschool license which will be consolidated into a new Single License. LPA met with Applicant Representative, Matt Ma. This facility is currently licensed as a preschool program (191593046) serving 83 preschool children from age 2 until entry into kindergarten in (6) classrooms #1- #6; waiver permits center to serve 12 school-age children from kindergarten and above in (3) classrooms #7- #9 under public school Department of Education. The Applicant, Rosemead Mutal Investment, Inc. has requested to add a new school age program with a capacity of 24 under the Department of Social Service to their existing preschool program capacity will increase to 107 children: (83) preschoolers from ages 2 to 5 years old in (6) classrooms #1- #6 and (24) school- age children from TK to 12 years old in the (3) classrooms #7- #9. Facility operation hours are from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed the 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, the Applicant Representative stated that they will be located in the main office. A fully equipped first aid kit is located throughout the facility. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in the kitchen. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the main office. Sign in and out takes place near the entrance of the main office. Page 2: LPA continued to tour the facility and measured the indoor and outdoor activity space. Total preschool indoor activity space measured 3,043.54 square footages, which is sufficient to accommodate the existing preschool capacity of 83 children. Total school age indoor activity space measured 1,534.50 square footages, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested school age capacity of 24 preschool children. LPA observed all indoor activity spaces to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via filter water jug. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. LPA observed a restroom located next to classroom #3 that contained 3 urinals, 2 sinks, and 3 toilets. There is a restroom labeled Girls that contained 2 sinks and 4 toilets and a restroom label Boys that contained 3 urinals, 2 toilets, and 2 sinks. There is a restroom located within classroom #7 that contains 1 toilet and 1 sink that will be designated for school-age children use, which can only accommodate a capacity of 15 children. The applicant may request a waiver to share usage of the additional restroom in order to obtain their school-age program requested capacity. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink located in the main office. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the staff restroom. The facility will provide Breakfast, Lunch, and AM/ PM snacks. The kitchen is located between classroom 6 and 7 which currently includes refrigerator, commercial stove, sink, microwave, and food prep counter. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in the kitchen are inaccessible to children via locked cabinet. The facility currently has two outdoor play yards: Yard 1 and Yard 2 which are currently designated for use under the preschool program. Fencing was observed made of concrete walls which were at least four feet high. The total square footage for Yard 1 is 3,435.10 square footage, which can accommodate 46 children. The total square footage for Yard 2 is 2,800 square footages, which can accommodate 37 children. The proposed School-Age Program does not have a separate designated outdoor space. The Applicant plans to request a waiver to share usage of Play yard 2 using a staggered play schedule. Shade is provided via fixed building structure. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by artificial turf and outdoor space pads. Page 3: Drinking water is available via filter water pitcher and children personal cups. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Licensee Representative was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. This facility will be providing transportation for the proposed school-age program on a limited available space basis. For childcare 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). Facility has completed their required lead testing and results were observed posted on the wall near the main entrance. Licensee 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.\342\200\235 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with 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 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.\342\200\235 Page 4: This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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 discussed with the applicant representative the additional pending documents that must be submitted to complete the application process in addition to their waiver request to share usage of the restroom and outdoor space. Applicant understands that the facility may be issued a provisional license in the event the additional requested documents need additional time for completion. A provisional license will be issued for 107 children: (83) preschoolers from ages 2 to 5 years old in (6) classrooms #1 to #6 and (24) school-age children in (3) classrooms #7 to # 9. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Representative, Matt Ma.