Pre-licensing visit·May 28, 2025

On the above noted date and time, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Diana Brasel conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a Change Of Ownership. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant Zhou Xing. Applicant requested to be licensed for 24 infants ages 0-24 months and 112 preschool children ages 2-5 years of age. Upon today's visit there has been a change to the requesting children and ages, the infant room does not have a napping area, age range has been updated to 12 - 24 months in room R1. 102 Preschool children ages 2-5 in rooms R2, R3 ,R4, R20, and R21. An updated LIC 200A was obtained during the visit. Hours of operation will be Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA reminded applicant, director and assistant director staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, director stated that they will be stored in the directors office. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in the directors office and smaller first aid kits in the classrooms. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in each classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the office area. Children will be signed in and out using the available ProCare application to parents/guardians. Fire clearance was granted on 04/09/2025. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured for infant 847.32, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (24) children and the total indoor space for preschool measured 3592.20, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (102) children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via filtered bottled water, children bring their own water bottles and the facility has disposable cups if needed. 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 (11) sinks and (13) toilets available for preschool children's use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (102) preschool children. LPA observed a total of 1 sink and 1 toilet for the infants, applicant will purchase a small potty chair and children's portable sink (see corrections needed). There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the the directors office. Facility will provide am, pm snacks and offer lunch for an additional cost. The kitchen area currently includes a refrigerator, freezer, stove/ovens, microwave, and sink. The kitchen area and food storage area was observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via a locked door. Changing tables have at least 1” padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable material. Sides of the changing table are at least 3” high and the changing table is within arm’s reach of a sink. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. No current napping area or cribs, asking for children ages 12-24 months. Sleep logs will be kept in the classroom on the ProCare application. LPA reminded applicant and director to have a hard copy as back up in case the system is down. There is at least one potty chair or toilet for every five infants. 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). The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is wrought iron for playground 2 and 3, playground 1 has wrought iron with metal panels and is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is for playground 1 (infants) 3973.92. Playground 2 measured (5784.00) which will be for R2, R3, and R4. Playground 3 measured 9576.00 which will be for rooms R20 and R21. All playground measured sufficient for the requested capacity of 102. Shade is provided via built in canopy's, a large tree on playground 3 and building overhang coverage. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground 2 which is age appropriate for preschool children and is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by sand. Drinking water is available via filtered water in the children's own water bottles. LPA observed hazardous items on playground 1 and 2 see corrections needed. Playground 3 has no corrections. Applicant Zhou XIng was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. 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.” This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – 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 . LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Safe Sleep (for infant centers)– Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/ , and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. MyChildCarePlan.org--Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Home: 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. 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. The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: Infant R1: 1. Proof that the shelf on wall above the changing table has been moved. 2. Proof that the chip on wall near the changing table has been repaired. 3. Proof that the discussed potty chair and small children's sink have been purchased and installed. Infant playground(1) 1. Proof that all rusted attached metal panels to the wrought fencing have been replaced or repaired. 2. Proof that the area on the metal panel attached to the wrought iron fence facing Ramona has been repaired or replaced due to sharp edges sticking out. The large gap shall be enclosed or made inaccessible. 3. Proof that caps have been added to the rain gutters to prevent access to sharp ends. 4. Proof that the areas on the fire house that are rusted have been repaired or replaced. Preschool R3: 1. Proof of repairs to wall next to sink. Preschool Playground (2) 1. Proof that the two blue tables have been replaced or repaired, due to chipped paint. 2. Proof that the Green ChooChoo, Blue Car, Yellow Oil Car have been replaced or repaired, due to chipped paint/rust. 3. Proof that the Merry-Go-Cycle has been removed or replaced, due to chipped paint and rust. Preschool room R20 and R21: 1. Proof that the exposed compressed wood on the built cabinets have been repaired. Playground (3) 1. Proof that the red Merry-Go-Round has been replaced or repaired, due to chipped paint and rust. A submitted Waiver request to share the girls restroom located outside of Playground 3 & rooms R20 and R21 with the Private School shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. A current Lease Agreement shall be submitted prior to licensure. A license for (24) infant children and (102) preschool children will be granted upon a final file review. Applicant understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Zhou XIng.