Pre-licensing visit·October 9, 2025

On October 9, 2025, at 09:20 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Griselda Castellon conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new single license. Upon arrival, LPA met with Stephany Roper, Center Director. The applicant is requesting a preschool component with a total of 60 preschool children ages 2 throu gh 5 years . The children will be in classrooms : 1-5. Days and hours of operation will b e Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. On todays visit Stephany submitted an updated 200A to reflect the overall capacity. She is requesting a total of 55 preschool children ages 2 through 5 in classrooms 1-5. Days and hours of operations will be Monday through Friday 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized by the children was inspected today. LPA informed Stephany that staff are required to always maintain direct visual supervision of the children during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Stephany stated that they will be in a higher cabinet located in the kitchen . A fully equipped first aid kit is in office . There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in hallway adjacent to the office. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the adjacent to the office . Children will be signed in and out in the office area using the Brightwheel app. In the event the application system is having technical issues the facility has a binder for parents and caregivers to sign in and out the children. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity spaces. Total indoor activity space measured for all components is 1,941.97 sq ft, which is insufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity. Stephany submitted an updated LIC 200A to reflect overall capacity. LPA observed that all indoor activity spaces were complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, sleeping mats,bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Children's toys are safe, with no sharp edges, splinters, or points, and are not made of small parts that can present a choking hazard. Drinking water is available in all classroom via a water dispenser with disposable cups. Children will also use their reusable water bottles. LPA observed that all hazardous items were inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water in the facility. There are no weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 10/06/2025. LPA observed a total of 9 sinks and 4 toilets available for children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink for staff use. The isolation area for children who are ill will be office. The facility will provide morning and afternoon snacks only. Lunch will be provided by parents or guardians. If a child did not bring lunch the parent/caregiver will be notified. The kitchen area currently includes a sink, stove top with four burners, one oven, one microwave, one refrigerator, and one freezer. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored, separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in the kitchen are inaccessible to children via a pony door. The facility currently has a fully fenced preschool playground area. The playground Fencing is made of wrought iron that is at least four feet high. The total square footage for the outdoor activity space is 4,292.00 which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via a large wooden canopy and the climbing structure has shade.There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children ages 2-12 which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in the fall zones of the climber provided by wood chips. Drinking water is available via a drinking fountain. LPA observed that all hazardous items on the playground were inaccessible to children. For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure, as per Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). No corrections are needed. A license for 55 children will be granted upon a final file review. Stephany 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. 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 Stephany the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for the child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Stephany 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 Stephany Roper. 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