Pre-licensing visit·March 21, 2025

On 03/21/2025 at 1:15pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Romy Castanon conducted an announced prelicesing inspection to decrease the facility’s preschool capacity and add a toddler option component. This is a single license conversion. The existing license numbers (304371170 & 304371771) will be consolidated with the new assigned license number (304371729). Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant/Executive Director Nicole Anderson. Director Karen Villanueva-Diaz was also present during today’s visit. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 14 infants ages 6wks-24mos in Infant Room, 16 toddlers ages 18mos-30mos in Room 1 (previously preschool room), 83 preschool children ages 2-6 yrs in 2, 3 and 4. Review of Criminal record clearances were verified through Guardian. All staff were fingerprinted and cleared. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 6:30am to 6:00pm. During today's visit LPA measured Room 1 for toddler component use for a total of 568.34 square feet which is sufficient to meet the capacity requested for the toddler option program. The furniture fixtures and supplies are age appropriate and sufficient for the capacity requested including tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. The facility has a low-level changing table that has 3-inch sides and will be within hands reach of a sink. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via water jugs and water fountains. The children also bring their own water bottles. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are 8 toilets and 9 sinks available for children’s use and one toilet is designated for the toddler option children. A separate staff restroom and Director’s office are designated for children who are ill. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. The toddler component will have their own playground separated by fencing. Executive Director will submit photos when new fencing is completed. The outside activity space measurements based off report dated 11/28/2017 measured 8,250 square feet. LPA measured the potential square footage of the enclosed toddler playground at 568.34 square feet which is sufficient for the requested toddler option capacity. The preschool playground will now be 7,681.66 square feet which is sufficient for the preschool’s requested capacity. The equipment on the playground is age appropriate and in good condition. Executive Director states the playground is covered with artificial grass, which is over two inches of sand and gravel. (Cont. to page 2) Page 2 There is at least two inches of padding added under the fall zones. Executive Director reports there have been no recent injuries to children from falling on fall zone. Water is provided via water jug outdoors and children bring their own water bottles. Executive Director 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 – 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 . LPA reviewed the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted with Executive Director. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Executive Director 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 Executive Director 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. (Continue to page 3) Page 3 Executive 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. 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: 1. Photos of playground separation for toddler component 2. Shade structure in toddler playground area 3. Photo of furnished toddler component Room 1 4. Full review of application packet Executive Director understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied. A capacity decrease for preschool and toddler component addition may be granted after the above requirements are met and a final file review is conducted. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Executive Director Nicole Anderson. A notice of site visit was given to Executive Director Nicole Anderson and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. End of Report