Pre-licensing visit·October 8, 2025

On October 8, 2025, at 9:15 a.m., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Griselda Castellon and Cindy Hamilton conducted an a nnounced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new single license. Upon arrival, LPA met with John Roach , Assistant Superintendent Educational for Services and Kimberly Byers, Education Coordinator, and . The applicant is requesting a prescho ol component with a total of 15 preschool children aged 2 through 5 years. The children will be in rooms: 226 . Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 2:15 pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized by the children was inspected today. LPA informed Kimberly that staff are required to always maintain direct visual supervision of the children, both during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, they will be located in the nurses office and locked in a cabinet. Every child's medication will be stored using a clear bag and the child name. A fully equipped first aid kit is in the classroom. The carbon monoxide detector is located in the classroom . All required licensing documents were observed posted in the classroom 226. Children will be signed in and out using the Hubbe Attendance App. The facility has a binder for parents and guardians to sign in and out children when the App or electronic system is unavailable or is having technical difficulties. The facility will also have a rolling cart with the binder, and licensing documents for parents access. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity spaces. Total indoor activity space measured for all components is 1,176.14 sq ft, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity. LPA observed that all indoor activity spaces were complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, 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 the classrooms via drinking water fountain. 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 08/11/2025. LPA observed a total of 2 sinks and 1 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 in the main office. The isolation area for children who are ill will be in the nurses office with access to a restroom. The facility will provide breakfast and lunch using the National School Lunch Program. Which delivers to the school and then delivered to the classroom. The preschool program does not have access to the school kitchen area. The facility currently has a fully fenced preschool playground area. The playground fencing is made of metal and is at least four feet high. The total square footage for the outdoor activity space is 141120. 00 which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. A waiver was submitted to request approval for the preschool children to use the TK, Kindergarten, and SPED playground using different time schedules. Shade is provided via the building overhang and a wind sail on the climbing structure. 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 and a swing set ages 2-12 which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in the fall zones of the climber provided by rubber matting. Drinking water is available via drinking fountain. LPA observed that there is a section of the playground that has caution tape and emergency cones. Applicant shared that cement will be poured within the next two weeks. The construction will take place during non-operating hours. A written safety plan was submitted. LPA observed that all other hazardous items on the playground 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). LPA reviewed 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. John and Kimberly 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 per 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. The 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 John and Kimberly were informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. The Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders via Provider Information Notices (PINs), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters, and other important 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. There were no corrections noted. A waiver has been submitted for management approval and need to be approved or denied prior to a license being issued. A license for 15 preschoolers, aged 2 to 5 years old, will be granted upon final review of the file. The exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with John and Kimberly .