Pre-licensing visit·September 18, 2025

On 09/18/2025 at 10:20 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs), Griselda Castellon, and Diana Brasel annou nced a Pre-Licensing inspection for a new license. Upon arrival, LPA met with Agustina AKA Tina Naber and Jaime Begg . The Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 17 9 children, 143 preschoolers (2 years old- 5 years) in classrooms 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, and 11 and 36 School-age children ages (5-7years old) in classroom 9 and 10 . Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. At the time of the visit, Tina submitted an updated Center Application (LIC 200A) to reflect the following change: a total requested capacity of 120 preschool children, ages 2\342\200\2235 years, in classrooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11. Tina explained that she holds a Private School Affidavit for the school-age children in classrooms 9 and 10. As a result, the school-age program is exempt from child care licensing. Tina provided a copy of the Private School Affidavit during today\342\200\231s visit. Fire clearance was granted on 09/09/2025. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized by the children was inspected today. LPAs informed Tina that staff are required to always maintain direct visual supervision of the children during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Tina stated that they will be in a higher cabinet located in the medication cabinet located in the kitchen. A fully equipped first aid kit is in copy room. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located down the hallway and main office. However, per Tina all her appliances are electric, like the central heating, stove in the kitchen. She provided a written statement stating that her building does not have gas. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the main office next to classroom 11. Children will be signed in and out at next to classroom 11. LPAs continued the facility tour and measured all indoor and outdoor activity spaces in the preschool children. The total preschool indoor activity space measured 4,756.73 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested child capacity for the preschool children. LPAs observed all indoor activity spaces to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment for preschool children. This includes tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Changing table has 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. Drinking water is available in the preschool and school-age classrooms via drinking fountains and personal reusable water bottles. LPAs observed all hazardous i tems to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. LPAs observed a to tal of 11 sinks and 8 toilets available for preschool ch ildren\342\200\231s use, which are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. A separate staff restroom is available, equipped with a toilet and a sink which is located in the staff lounge. The designated isolation area for children who become ill will be in the main lobby next to the directors desk. The facility will provide meals. On Mondays and Fridays the facility will provide lunch, AM and PM snacks. On Tuesday's Wednesday's, and Thursday's the facility will only provide AM and PM snacks. Parents/caregivers will provide lunch. If a child forgets lunch the facility will communicate with the parent to ensure they bring their child lunch. If parent/guardian is not available to bring lunch, the facility will provide lunch. The kitchen area currently includes one hand washing sink, 1 sink that delivers hot water, stove, oven, 2 refrigerator, 2 freezers, and a walk-in pantry and a laundry room. 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 door. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. However, a 4ft fence divider needs to be installed to separate preschool center from the private school children. (See correction page for more details). Fencing is block brick wall, and vinyl fencing is at least four feet high. The preschool playground was not measured because there was no fencing dividing the preschool and private school affidavit outdoor spaces. Tina also shared that two climbing structures will be installed in the coming weeks. Per Tina, the climbing structures are age appropriate for the preschool children. The LPAs will conduct a second visit to measure the playground and ensure climbing structures are age appropriate and anchored and ensure it meets licensing requirements. There is adequate cushioning in the fall zones of the climber provided by wood chips. Shade in the preschool playground is provided via two canopy's. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. Drinking water is available via water fountains LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Tina was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. A license for 120 preschool children ages 2-5 years old in classrooms 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 11 . will be granted upon a final file review. The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: Tina will provide photos of the corrections. Indoor: 1. Anchor all cubbies and children's toy shelves in all classrooms. 2. Install fence/gate that is at least 4 ft tall to septate the preschool children and the private school children to avoid commingling. Preschool Outdoor: 1. Install a 4 ft fence to divide the preschool children from the private school children. 2. Make trees and plants with thorns inaccessible to children. Director: 1. Submit Orientation Certificate Record Keeping. NOIA Documents: 1. Submit updated Parent Handbook and Admission Agreement. Tina understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied. Tina was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 Tina 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. For childcare 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). LPAs reviewed with Tina 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. Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: 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. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Augustina (Aka Tina) Naber, applicant.