Pre-licensing visit·July 3, 2025

On 07/03/2025 at 10:15am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Romy Castanon conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a change of ownership. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant Representative Shakti Senanayake. Current facility Administrator, Ann Vu and current Director Cyndi Wojciechowski were also present during today\342\200\231s inspection. The applicant is requesting to be licensed for 24 toddlers ages 18-36 months in Room 20 and 66 Preschool children ages 2-6 years old in Rooms 20 (physically separate area from toddlers), 21, 22 and 23. Hours of operation will be Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm. During the visit, it was discovered that the toddler component capacity was incorrect. LPA will send the fire department revised request. The applicant is now requesting 18 toddler component children in Room 20 and 72 preschool children in room 21, 22 and 23. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Applicant Shakti 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, Director Cyndi stated that they will be in a higher cabinet located in the office area. A fully equipped first aid kit is in the office area as well. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site. LPA tested the carbon monoxide detector located in Room 22 and 23 that is in a separate building. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the office entrance. Children will be signed in and out near the office entrance. Total indoor activity space on initial prelicensing report dated 11/12/2010 measured 3,570 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 90 children. Administrator Ann confirmed there have nor been any physical plant changes since the last prelicensing visit. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. (Cont. to page 2) Page 2 There is a changing table that has 3-inch sides and is within reach of a sink. LPA informed Applicant Skakti that the 3-inch mat with raised sides can be a 1-inch mat as the wooden table is already equipped with raised sized. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via filtered water pitcher and children\342\200\231s water bottles. 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 on 05/29/2025.The facility does not provide meals to the children and does not prepare food on site. All meals are provided by families and are brought from home. There are 2 bathrooms (A & B) with 4 toilets, 7 urinals and 6 sinks for preschool children. There are 4 additional sinks as there is one sink in each of the 4 classrooms. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 90 children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the office and office restroom. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Chain link fencing is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 11,087 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via 2 large canopies, building overhang and tress. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a slide structure on the playground for children. Director Cyndi stated it is age appropriate for children ages 2-6 years old and is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of the slide provided by wood chips. Drinking water is available via filtered water jug and children\342\200\231s water bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Shakti was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. For childcare 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). If the facility has had a lead test completed within the last five years from the pre-licensing visit date today, 07/03/2025 and is using the same outlets, Applicant may submit a waiver request from the lead testing requirement to the Orange County Regional Office. Applicant Shakti 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. (Cont. to page 3) Page 3 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 . LPA reviewed with Applicant Shakti 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant Shakti 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, licensee, or facility representative] 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. Applicant Shakti 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. A full review of application packet and any corrections requested by LPA. 2. Updated/Approved waivers currently in place at facility. 3. Updated/Approved fire clearance to reflect each component capacity Applicant Shakti understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Applicant Shakti Senanayake. (End of Report)