Facility-requested visit·May 27, 2025

On 05/27/2025 at 8:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez and Licensing Program Manager, Joesph Pacheco conducted an announced Case Management inspection that was initiated by licensee for a measurement of the preschool building. Facility was close and no children were present during today\342\200\231s inspection. Upon arrival, LPA and LPM met with Director, Amy Carnahan. The facility is currently licensed for 24 preschool children in the child development lab school/classroom. Hours of operation will be from Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Present during today\342\200\231s inspection were 0 children with 2 staff. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured the child development lab school/classroom activity space. Total indoor activity space measured to an approximate 885 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the licensed capacity of 24 Children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots and mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via the sink faucet, and it is filtered via water pitchers. Facility provides disposable cups and will use an outdoor water jug for children in care. Facility has a full equipped kitchen that consist of a fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and microwave. 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 5/01/2025. LPA observed a total of 3 sinks and 2 toilets available for children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 24 children. (Continue on LIC809-C) The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is chain-link fencing and is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 7,712 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via mature trees, umbrellas, and shaded awning. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children ages 2 to 5 as per the manufacture\342\200\231s sticker which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by wood chips. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Director was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. This facility\342\200\231s building was built after January 01, 2010 and is not subject to the water lead testing requirements. 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, 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 Director 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. (Continue on LIC809-C) 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 No corrections are needed. Classroom has been approved for use. A notice of site visit was given to Director and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Amy Carnahan.