Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 10/15/25 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Aiddee Nunez conducted an unannounced case management inspection for the purpose adding 2 more rooms which include Room 9 and Room12 to the existing capacity. LPAs met with director, Leslie Steinhaus. Census was taken there were 56 children and 14 staff members present today. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm.
All indoor and outdoor activity space for children was inspected and measured today. There are operational carbon monoxide detectors located in the classrooms. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the front entrance.
Total indoor activity space measured was 5,744.82 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate 125 preschool children. LPA viewed age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via children's own water bottles and water filter dispenser. 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 for capacity of 125 children ages 2 to 5 years old in rooms 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8, N2, N3, and requested 9 and 12. The facility is not adding any outdoor space or restroom to the existing license at this time.
LPA observed a total of 8 sinks and 8 toilets available for children\342\200\231s use. The isolation area for children is located in the health office equipped with a cot and a restroom in this room is designated for sick children's use.
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The children bring their own lunch and snacks. The children also have an option to get lunch from the high school cafeteria.
Shade is provided. 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). The LPAs verified that the lead testing was finalized on with the result of no lead exceedance which was completed accordance to the Written Directives outlined in
PIN 21-21.1-CCP
.
The director, Leslie Steinhaus 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, medications will be kept in director's office in a locked container(if needed also a refrigerator) Life saving medications will be kept locked in the classrooms. 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
The director, Leslie Steinhaus 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. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian
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
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The 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.
In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at this inspection date. Fire clearance has been granted for the requested capacity on 9/29/2025. Based on today's measurement of indoor/outdoor, and number of sinks and toilets, the facility can accommodate the capacity of 125 preschool children in rooms 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, N2, N3, and 9, 12. A waiver is in place to allow the preschool children to share outdoor space with kindergarten playground. The facility will be granted 125 preschool children based on the measurements of indoor space. An updated license will be approved after final review and approval of management.
A notice of site visit was given to facility representative, Leslie Steinhaus and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted with director, Leslie Steinhaus.
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