Pre-licensing visit·January 16, 2026

On January 16, 2026, at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Elka Chavez and Susann Sanchez conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new license. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Applicant Representative, Bryon Redmon. Also present, Joseph Vilaseca and Michelle Nance. Applicant, 2 nd Happiest Place is requesting to be licensed for 45 children: (5) Infants from ages 0-24 months in Infant Yellow Classroom #3; (14) Toddlers from ages 18 to 36 months in Green Toddler Classroom #4 and (26) Preschoolers from ages 2 to 5 years old in 2 classrooms: Red Preschool Classroom #1 and Orange Preschool Classroom #2. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPAs informed Bryon Redmon 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, Bryon Redmon stated that they would be kept locked in a cabinet in the kitchen located within Wesley Hall. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in each classroom. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in the Red Preschool classroom #1. All required licensing documents were not observed to be posted. Children will be signed in and out by Parent Board located next to Wesley Hall. At 10:10 AM LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. The facility is located within Belmont Heights Methodist Church. LPAs observed the exit doors within classrooms 1,2, and 4 which lead to Termino Avenue are locked from the outside. Page 1 of 5 Total preschool indoor activity space measured 927.46 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (26) preschool children. LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. The total toddler indoor activity space measured 516.43 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (14) toddler children. The total infant indoor activity space measured 182.00 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (5) infant children. LPAs did not observe feeding tables in the infant classroom. LPAs observed a changing table within the infant restroom to have at least 1\342\200\235 padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable material. Sides of the changing table are at least 3\342\200\235 high and the changing table is within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Cribs meet regulatory requirements. LPAs observed 4 cribs available for infant children\342\200\231s use. LPAs observed the crib area is separated from activity space via a mesh retractable gate. This barrier is at least four feet high. LPAs did not observe the mesh retractable gate to be made of sound absorbing material. Sleep logs will be kept in the infant classroom. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in the infant classroom. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via water pitchers filled with filtered water dispenser and children\342\200\231s personal water bottles. LPAs 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 12/01/2025. LPAs observed a total of (1) sink and (1) toilet available for infant children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (5) infant children. LPAs observed a total of (3) sinks and (2) toilets available for toddler children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (14) toddler children. LPAs observed a total of (2) sinks and (2) toilets available for preschool children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (26) preschool children. The isolation area for children who are ill will be Wesley Hall. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The ill children will use the staff restroom. Facility will provide AM and PM snacks. Parents provide their child lunch. The kitchen area currently includes a refrigerator, stove, microwave, oven, dishwasher, sink and food prep counter. The kitchen area and food Page 2 of 5 storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via child safety gate. LPAs observed the kitchen is within Wesley Hall, and the doors will be kept closed during hours of operation. The facility currently has 3 playground areas. LPAs did not observe fencing. LPAs will need to return to remeasure the outdoor activity space once the fences are installed. The total square footage for the preschool outdoor activity space is 2,525.25 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via shade sails. The total square footage for the toddler outdoor activity space is 1,044.20 square feet, for only 13 children 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. LPAs did not observe shade in the toddler outdoor activity space. The total square footage for the infant outdoor activity space is 418.11 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via shade structure. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playgrounds. There is a climbing structure on the preschool playground for children aged 2 to 5 which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climbers provided by wood chips. Drinking water is available via water pitchers and children\342\200\231s personal water bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Representative, Bryon Redmon, was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. 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 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). The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: \342\200\242 The Applicant will need to submit a waiver for staggered use of the toddler outdoor space to obtain their requested toddler capacity. Page 3 of 5 \342\200\242 The Applicant will need install shade in the toddler outdoor activity space. \342\200\242 The Applicant will need to install a fence in the infant, toddler and preschool outdoor activity space. \342\200\242 The Applicant must submit proof of licensing required documents being posted. \342\200\242 The Applicant must level the sand located within the toddler outdoor play area. \342\200\242 The Applicant must level the wood chips located within the preschool outdoor play area. \342\200\242 The Applicant will need to install an alarm to alert staff when the exit door leading to Termino Avenue in classrooms 1,2 and 4 are opened. Applicant Representative, Bryon Redmond understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied. Once the final approval is granted for the requested waiver, A license for (45) children: (5) Infants from ages 0-24 months in classroom yellow #3; (14) Toddlers from ages 18 to 36 months in classroom Green #4 and (26) Preschoolers from ages 2 to 5 years old in 2 classrooms: Red #1 and Orange #2 will be granted. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Representative, Michelle Nance . Applicant Representative, Bryon Redmon 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. 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 . Page 4 of 5 LPAs reviewed with Applicant Representative, Bryon Redmon 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. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant Representative, Bryon Redmon 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. LPAs also informed Applicant Representative, Bryon Redmon 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 Applicant Representative, Bryon Redmon 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. \342\200\234 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.\342\200\235 If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process Page 5 of 5