Pre-licensing visit·August 12, 2025

On 08/12/2025 at 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Josiah Gathing conducted an announced Change of Location Prelicensing inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant Daniel Mendoza. Applicant originally requested to be licensed for 24 preschool children (ages 2-5 years). Fire clearance for 24 preschool children was granted 8/4/2025. During today's inspection LPA determined indoor space is not sufficient to accommodate 24 preschool children and a new fire clearance request for 22 preschool children was submitted. Applicant also submitted a new application requesting 22 preschool children during today's inspection. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 11:00AM and 12:00PM to 3:00PM. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Applicant 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, Applicant stated that they will be stored in a locking file cabinet according to regulation. A fully equipped first aid kit is located on top of the refrigerator. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector located in the classroom. Required licensing documents were observed posted near the entrance. Children will be signed in and out by parents in a book at the classroom entrance. LPA measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 781.71 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate 22 children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Applicant stated that cots for napping will be delivered soon. Cont. on LIC 809-C... Drinking water will be available in the classrooms via individual containers provided by the facility and a water jug in the classroom. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. LPA observed a total of four sinks and two toilets available for preschoolers. These are sufficient to accommodate the capacity of 22 children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. Snacks and lunch will be provided by the facility. Meals will be prepared in the school kitchen. Menus were posted in the classroom. Perishable food will be stored in the classroom refrigerator. The facility currently has one fully enclosed playground area. The playground fence is at least four feet in height. The total outdoor activity space is 3,954.09 square feet, which will accommodate the total capacity of 22 children. LPA observed sufficient wood chips as substrate for the play structure. Applicant acknowledged that all equipment must be age-appropriate. Drinking water will be available via children\342\200\231s individual containers. Applicant, Daniel Mendoza, was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. 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). 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. Cont. on LIC 809_C... 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 reviewed with applicant 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. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Daniel Mendoza. 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. Prior to license approval, Applicant will provide all remaining necessary documentation and proof of facility preparedness to LPA. Licensing Program Manager review and approval is also required prior to licensing.