Pre-licensing visit·December 29, 2025

On 12/29/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez and Nancy Her conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a Relocation. This facility is currently licensed and caring for children under the license number 223810216 and 223810262. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Applicant, Lori Dixon. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 28 preschoolers 2 to 6 years old in Preschool Classroom #1, Preschool Classroom #2, and Preschool #3; 8 infants birth 24 months in the Infant Classroom. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm for both components. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPAs informed Applicant 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 kitchen in the cabinet and if needed stored in a closed container in the refrigerator. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in the kitchen cabinet and in Preschool Classroom #2. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located Preschool Classroom #3. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the entrance of Preschool Classroom #2. Children will be signed in and out by the entrance doorway in Preschool Classroom #2. (Continue on LIC809-C) Infant Classroom measurements are : The Indoor total measurements contain a total of 320 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 8 infants. Preschool Classroom measurements are : The Indoor total measurements contain a total of 999 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 28 preschool children. Infant Outdoor Play measurements are: Outdoor total measurements contain a total of 804 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 8 infants. Preschool Outdoor Play measurements are: Outdoor total measurements contain a total of 2,101 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 28 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, cribs, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. For the infant component LPAs observed that Infant toys are safe with no sharp edges, splinters, or points, nor made of small parts that can present a choking hazard. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via water dispenser, children\342\200\231s water bottles, and disposable cups. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. In the infant room there are two (2) low foldable low feeding chair with tray that have broad-based legs, plastic seats are in good repair and trays lock onto chairs and are made of washable, moisture-resistant material. Per observation, LPAs observed that there was no changing table. Per Title 22 Regulation a diaper changing table needs 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. There are two (2) cribs that meet regulatory requirements. (Continue on LIC809) Crib area is separated from activity space via cubbies. This barrier is at least four feet high, made of sound absorbing material and allows for supervision of napping children. Applicant stated that infant staff will be inside the sleeping area to ensure to meet the Safe Sleep regulations as per Title 22 Regulations. Sleep logs are kept in the infant classroom. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in the infant classroom. For the Infant Play Yard LPAs observed an enclosed play yard with a wooden fence that is at least four feet high. LPAs observed that artificial grass is in need of anchoring so that it does not become a slipping hazard in all areas were artificial grass is located. LPAs were informed by Applicant that they will be using a pop-up tent to provide shade for children and that they would be weighed down one for each components.. LPA Vega-Gonzalez observed two (2) pop up tents. For the Preschool Component LPAs observed that preschool toys are safe with no sharp edges, splinters, or points, nor made of small parts that can present a choking hazard. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via water dispenser, children\342\200\231s water bottles, and disposable cups. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. Preschool play yard is fully fences by a wooden fence. Applicant stated that all outdoor equipment will be washed before children are present. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playgrounds. There is a plastic low climbing structure on the preschool playground that is anchored and an outdoor airplane seesaw that is also anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by grass. Drinking water is available via personal water bottles, pitchers, and disposable cups. LPAs observed all hazardous items on the playgrounds to be inaccessible to children. Applicant, Lori Dixon was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 12/5/2025 by Mariposa C.F.D Fire Department. Applicant stated that there are not bodies of water or any water features on the property. LPAs observed a total of 4 sinks and 3 toilets available for children\342\200\231s use. Applicant stated that they currently do not have a potty chair due to not potty training children in the infant room. Yet, applicants stated that they will obtain one if there is a need of potty chair. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 36 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 Office. Applicant stated that children chairs or playpen will be provided for children who are ill. (Continue on LIC809-C) Facility will provide snacks. The kitchen area currently includes a dishwasher, sink, stove, and refrigerator. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed to be 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 two (2) mesh baby gates. 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). Applicant 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 LPAs reviewed with applicant 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. LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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. (Continue on LIC809-C) LPA also informed applicant 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. 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. 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. The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license : \302\267 Provide proof to the Department that child care center building is for commercial usage. \302\267 Infant classroom needs isolated sleeping area for infants with an enclosed area. Applicant stated they will place a door/gate. \302\267 Infants outdoor play yard's artificial grass is in need of being anchored. \302\267 Diaper changing table for infants is needed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant, Lori Dixon. Applicant Lori Dixon understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.