Pre-licensing visit·April 17, 2025

At 10:00am on 4/17/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Gallo met with applicant Sarah Kilgour for the purpose of a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant requests an infant component for 16 infants ages 0-24 months, a toddler component for 16 toddlers ages 18-36 months, and a preschool component for 12 preschool children from age 2 years to entry into kindergarten for a total capacity of 44. The program intends to operate 7:30am-5:30pm Monday-Friday, year-round. LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. LPA 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. 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. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are two infant classrooms located in rooms I1 and I2, one toddler classroom located in room T1, and one preschool room located in P1. Report continues on LIC809-C page 2. Page 4. Written Directives for Lead Testing in Child Care Centers: Assembly Bill 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, added Health and Safety Code section 1597.16 requiring all licensed Child Care Centers constructed before January 1, 2010, test their water for lead between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first lead testing. For a license issued on or after July 1, 2022, initial testing results shall be received and posted within 180 days of licensure. 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 platform. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Sarah Kilgour. The following items are required before a license will be issued: 1. Proof of changing table in toddler classroom being located within arms-reach of a sink 2. Proof of cushioned material around and under outdoor climbing structure 3. Amended LIC200A. 4. Amended STD850. 5. Updated Floor Plan Sketch (LIC999) 7. Pending LPM review and approval LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, chairs, high chairs, cubbies, and napping cots for each component. LPA observed nine cribs located in the infant crib room. There is a first aid kit in a classroom for each component. Medications will be stored and inaccessible in the office area. LPA observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Applicant stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Applicant stated there will be water bottles available in the classroom that will be filled on site. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector in the classrooms. LPA observed a sign in/out binder. LPA measured the infant classrooms and the total classroom spaces contain a total of 541 square feet, which will accommodate 15 infants rather than the 16 requested by applicant. LPA measured the toddler classroom and the total classroom space contains a total of 525 square feet, which will accommodate 15 toddlers rather than the 16 requested by applicant. LPA measured the preschool classroom and the total classroom space contains a total of 441 square feet, which will accommodate the applicant's request of 12 preschool children. There is a separate private restroom for the staff located in a downstairs staff lounge. In the toddler room, LPA did not observe a sink to be within arm's reach of changing table. Applicant stated they will move the diaper changing table so that it is within arm's reach of the in-classroom sink. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the office and will use the staff restroom, if necessary. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are three outdoor areas on the property, Infant Playground, Toddler Playground, and Preschool Playground. The perimeter of the outdoor play areas are fenced with a wooden fence that is at least four feet tall. LPA observed an additional metal fence separating the Infant Playground from the other components, and a cone partition that separates the Toddler Playground and Preschool Playground. LPA observed age appropriate play structures for each component. However, the area around and under a climbing structure in the Preschool Playground did not feature cushioned material to absorb falls. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There are shaded areas supplied by trees. Water will be provided through the use of water bottles. LPA measured the infant outdoor activity space and the outdoor play area contains a total of 1150 square feet, which will accommodate 15 infants rather than the applicant's request for 16. LPA measured the toddler outdoor activity space ad the outdoor play area contains a total of 1,575 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 16 toddlers. LPA measured the preschool outdoor activity space and the outdoor play area contains a total of 1,561 square feet, which will accommodate applicant's request for 16 preschool children. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Report continues on LIC809-C page 3. Page 3. 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 . LPA discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. LPA discussed with Applicant any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days. 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. 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. Report continues on LIC809-C page 4.