Pre-licensing visit·October 22, 2025

On 10/22/2025 at 10:10am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), R. Castanon and A. Silva conducted an announced prelicesing inspection to decrease the facility\342\200\231s preschool capacity, add an infant and toddler option component in Room 1 and Room 3 (previously both preschool rooms). This is a single license conversion. The existing license number (304371418) will be consolidated with the new assigned license number (304371748). Upon arrival, LPAs met with Applicant Athana Howard. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 25 infants ages 6 weeks-24mos in the Room 1, 26 toddler option children ages 18mos-36mos in Room 3 and 120 preschool children ages 2-6 yrs in Rooms 2, 4, 5 and 6 for a total capacity of 171. During inspection, physical plant measurements were not sufficient and Applicant was informed a corrected LIC200A and fire clearance are required. Review of Criminal record clearances were verified through Guardian. All staff were fingerprinted and cleared. There were 44 children and 9 staff present during today\342\200\231s visit. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm. During today's visit LPAs measured Room 1 for infant component use for a total of 543.41 square feet and Room 3 for toddler option component was measured at 814.41which is not sufficient to meet the capacity requested for the infant and toddler option program. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, cribs, napping cots/mats for infants who can climb out of a crib, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Toys are safe with no sharp edges, splinters, or points, nor made of small parts that can present a choking hazard. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via filtered water dispensers. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are 3 toilets and 3 sinks available for children\342\200\231s use. Applicant will inform LPA how they will meet sink to children ratio or a waiver will be needed. A separate staff restroom and Director\342\200\231s office are designated when children are ill. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property . (cont to page 2) (Page 2) High chairs and feeding tables have broad-based legs, wood seats are in good repair and trays lock onto chairs. High chairs are made of washable, moisture-resistant material. Changing tables have at least 1\342\200\235 padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable material. Sides of the changing table are at least 3\342\200\235 high and the changing table is within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. Applicant was informed to send photos of diapering area equipment in Room 3. Diapering sinks are not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Room 1 is equipped with a large refrigerator. Crib area is separated from activity space via plexiglass pony wall. This barrier is at least four feet high, made of sound absorbing material and allows for supervision of napping children. LPA will research latch drop down cribs meet requirements. Sleep logs are kept in the crib area. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept on the countertop area. The outside activity space measurements for the infant playground is 1,218 square feet which is sufficient for the new/corrected requested total capacity. Toddler Option playground measures 1,209 square feet which is not sufficient for the new/corrected capacity. The toddler program will share the yard with the preschool component. A shared playground waiver request will be submitted to include the toddler and preschool staggered schedule. The playground is enclosed by wrought iron fencing that is at least 4 feet high. The equipment on the playground is age appropriate. Applicant states the playground is covered with artificial grass. Water is provided via water bottles that are refilled by the filtered water dispensers. Shade is provided via market umbrellas about 13 feet in length but Applicant will order more to provide adequate shade. Fire clearance was granted on 09/09/2025. Inspector notes state: \342\200\234Room 1 approved for infant use. Room 3 approved for Toddler component change\342\200\235. 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. 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 provided 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 to Applicant. (cont to page 3) Page 3 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations and 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. 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. 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. Waiver request and approval for shared playground 2. Corrected LIC200A and fire clearance to reflect capacity changes 3. Photos of physical plant corrections that include Room 3 sinks and changing table, outdoor shade and sleeping cots/mats 4. Full review of application packet Applicant 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, infant and toddler component addition license may be granted after the above requirements are met and a final file review is conducted. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Applicant Athana Hoaward. End of Report