Pre-licensing visit·December 11, 2025

On 12/10/2025, Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaelyn Agbayani and LPA Robert Maciel met with the Center Director Julie Lotter. The purpose of the visit was an unannounced pre-licensing inspection at the facility to ensure the health, safety, and personal rights as required by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Centers will be met. The facility has an existing preschool license facility # 233010356 with a capacity of 16 preschool children which will also include a toddler program upon completion of the inspection process. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 12 toddler children (ages 18-36 months) in the toddler classroom and 16 preschool children (ages 2 to entry into first grade) in the Preschool Classroom and the Rainbow Room from Mondays to Fridays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The fire clearance was granted on 12/03/2025 by the Redwood Coast Fire Protection District. LPAs toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. The facility has a total three classrooms Toddler Classroom measurements are: The indoor total measurements contain a total of 396.72 square feet, which will not accommodate applicant\342\200\231s request for 12 toddlers but will accommodate 11 toddler children. Preschool Classroom measurements are: The indoor total measurements contain a total of 633.74 square feet, which will accommodate applicant\342\200\231s request for 16 preschool children. Toddler Outdoor Play measurements are: Outdoor total measurements contain a total of 936.69 square feet, which will accommodate applicant\342\200\231s request for 12 toddlers. Report continued on LIC 809-C. Page 2 Preschool Outdoor Play measurements are: Outdoor total measurements contain a total of 4216.16 square feet, which will accommodate applicant\342\200\231s request for 16 preschool children. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children were 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. Classrooms were observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. All outdoor and indoor passageways and other areas of potential hazard were free of obstruction. A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All materials and surfaces accessible to children, including toys, shall be free of toxic substances. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age appropriate. Tables and chairs were observed to meet the needs of the children. There are 28 chairs, 5 tables, 10 cots, 18 mats, 3 toilets, and 3 sinks available for toddler and preschool children. Isolation area for sick children will be the office, children have access to staff bathroom and remain separated from remaining children. Facility has one toddler classroom, one toddler nap room, and two preschool classrooms. Applicant stated that parents will provide lunches and the facility will provide snacks and for those children who forget lunch, the facility is able to provide emergency lunches for children. The Applicant shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tight-fitting cover that is kept on. LPAs observed no fireplace but did observe one open face heater in the toddler nap room and was advised by LPAs to ensure that the heater is barricaded to be inaccessible to children in care. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. There is a fully equipped first aid kit located in each classroom. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site. A separate staff bathroom is available. LPAs observed the facility has refrigerator and microwave in the premises. Drinking water is readily available for the children in the facility via sink and water pitchers. Applicant stated that children bring their own water bottles, but if children forget water bottles then the facility is able to provide children with cups for drinking water. Report continued on LIC 809-C. Page 3 LPAs observed the facility has fully fenced outdoor playgrounds with separate areas for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Outdoor areas were free of hazards including, holes, broken glass dry grasses, and other debris that pose a fire hazard. Any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity areas shall be made inaccessible to children in care. Shade was provided by facility building that covers more than half of both component\342\200\231s individual yard space. The play yard is enclosed by a fencing at least 4 feet high. Facility does not have play structure or high climbing structure. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones provided woodchips that can absorb a fall. LPAs advised director that sandboxes shall be inspected daily and kept free of hazardous foreign materials. LPAs observed no bodies of water. 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. 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 referred center director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing information ( https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ) 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 representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. Report continued on LIC 809-C. Page 4 Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquires 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 . The following corrections are needed before a licensure will be considered: 1. Final review of application packet by LPM 2. Correction of LIC 200A 3. Correction of LIC 999 4. Correction of Admission Agreement 5. Barricade water heater in toddler bathroom 6. Barricade heater in toddler nap room 7. Picture proof of leveled toddler play yard 8. Picture proof of fence setup for raspberry\342\200\231s in toddler play yard 9. Director transcripts for infant/toddler units 10. Picture proof of umbrella setup in preschool yard A notice of site visit was provided to the center director. An exit interview was conducted with the above item discussed. This report and appeal rights were provided to Julie Lotter, Center Director. Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager.