Pre-licensing visit·January 23, 2026

On 01/23/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new license. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative who also is the Program Director, Jennifer Rocha. Applicant is Los Banos Unified School District. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 48 preschoolers ages 2-5 years in classrooms P1 and P2 located in Building B. This facility will operate in the traditional public-school calendar and will operate in an AM program and PM program. The hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, AM Program from 8:00am to 11:00am and the PM Program from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Facility 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, Facility Representative stated that they will be in a higher cabinet located in both the P1 and P2 classrooms in a locked boxed. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in both the P1 and P2 classrooms. The facility is also on a public school and will have access to the school\342\200\231s nurse. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in both the P1 and P2 classrooms. All required licensing documents were observed posted on a parent board located in both the P1 and P2 classrooms. Children will be signed in and out in their designated classrooms. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping area if needed, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via a water fountain in both the P1 and P2 classrooms. LPA did not observe any hazardous items during the inspection. Facility Representative stated that there are no bodies of water, any water features, or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted by Los Banos Fire Department on 01/20/2026. (Continue on LIC809-C) Preschool Indoor Activity Space: The total indoor activity space measures 2,022 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 48 preschool children. LPA observed a total of 6 sinks and 4 toilets available for children\342\200\231s use. There are 3 sinks and 2 toilets in each classroom. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 48 children. The isolation area for children who are ill will be located in the school\342\200\231s nurses office. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is made of wrought iron is at least four feet high. LPA observed that the landscaping area of the outdoor activity space was made inaccessible by orange cones and orange plastic mesh. LPA reviewed with Facility Representative that once area is made accessible that they would need to contact the Department of the changes and that area will need to be inspected prior to use. Facility Representative stated they understood. Preschool Outdoor Activity Space: The total outdoor activity space measures 7,634 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 48 preschool children. Facility Representative informed LPA that the facility will share the playground with the unified school\342\200\231s preschool children, located in an adjacent Building C. A waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to sharing outdoor activity space was submitted to LPA during the inspection, and shall be reviewed by the Department. LPA observed two pop-up canopies that will temporary be used to provide shade for children in care in the outdoor activity space. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the preschool playground for children ages 2 to 5 years old via a manufacturer\342\200\231s sticker found directly on the climber. The climbing structure is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by pour in rubber. Drinking water is available via water fountains found inside P1 and P2 classrooms and two water fountains found in the outdoor activity space. Facility Representative also stated that children will have the option to bring their personal water bottles. Facility Representative was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. (Continue on LIC809-C) Facility will provide breakfast for the AM program and lunch for the PM program. Food is prepared off-site in a satellite kitchen and transported to the facility and served by staff to children. LPA was informed by Facility Representative that food will be on carts to keep them at desired hot or cold temperatures. LPA did not observe any cleaning materials with any food items. LPA did not inspect a kitchen. 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). Facility 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. 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 . A copy of the facilities IMS plan was provided to LPA Vega-Gonzalez during the inspection and will be reviewed by the Department. LPA reviewed with Facility Representative 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. (Continue on LIC809-C) Facility Representative 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 will be needed prior to the issuance of the license: \302\267 The waiver request for the outdoor shared activity space will be reviewed by the Department. An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed and a copy of appeal rights and this report was provided to the Facility representative, Jennifer Rocha. Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager and correction of the above issues.