Pre-licensing visit·December 10, 2025

On December 10, 2025 at approximately 12:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Josiah Gathing met with Licensee Representative Amanda Bair and Director Nicholas Bair for an announced Pre-Licensing inspection. Licensee Representative is requesting a license for 40 Preschool Children ages 2 to 5 years. Indoor areas include Discovery Den (classroom 1), Discovery Den Restroom, Alphabet Acres (classroom 2), Creative Corral (classroom 3), Creative Corral Restroom, Staff Restroom, Kitchen, and Entryway/Sign-Area. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 6:00PM. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Licensee Representative that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. Licensee Representative does not intend to store medications, but if medications are on site they will be stored in a kitchen cabinet, inaccessible to children. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in a closet near the entryway. There are operational combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors located in each room. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher located near the front entrance. All required licensing documents were observed posted near the front entrance. Children will be signed in and out via electronic application. LPA measured total indoor preschool activity space of 1,621.16 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 40 preschool children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, sleeping mats, 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 drinking fountains and individual containers provided by parents. 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 August 26, 2025. Cont. on LIC809-C... LPA observed a total of nine sinks and four toilets available to preschool children in the Discovery Den Restroom and Creative Corral Restroom. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 40 preschool children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and sink located near the kitchen. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the entryway sign in area. Facility will provide morning and afternoon snacks and parents will provide lunch for children in care. The kitchen area currently includes refrigeration, sinks, and counter space. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area for preschool children. Fencing was at least four feet high in all areas. LPA measured total square footage for the outdoor preschool space of 5,901.21, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 40 preschool children. Shade is provided via an awning, nearby trees, and the facility building. There are sufficient outdoor toys and play equipment available on the playground. LPA reminded Licensee Representative to ensure that all play equipment and structures are only utilized by appropriate age groups. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones provided by wood chips. Drinking water is available via drinking fountain and individual containers provided by parents. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Licensee Representative 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). Licensee Representative 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 LIC809-C... 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 . Licensee Representative 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Representative Amanda Bair and Director Nicholas Bair. The following are needed prior to the issuance of the license: - Final review and approval by Licensing Program Manager. Licensee Representative understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.