Pre-licensing visit·March 3, 2026

On the above noted date and time, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA's), Diana Brasel and Griselda Castellon conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a Change Of Ownership. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant Khoi Ngan Dam Nguyen . The applicant is requesting to be licensed for 42 preschool children ages 2 to 6 in rooms 1A, 1B, and 2. Hours of operation will be Monday - Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed applicant that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Khoi Ngan Dam Nguyen stated that they will be stored in the kitchen, if medications need to be kept cold they will be stored in the refrigerator located in the kitchen. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in the kitchen. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located room 1 B located outside of the kitchen. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the lobby. Children will be signed in and out in the lobby using BrightWheel. Fire clearance was granted on 12/03/2025. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 1472.96, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (42) 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 disposable water cups filled with filtered water. 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 (4) sinks and (4) toilets available for children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (42) children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the office. Facility will provide lunch, am snack and pm snack. The kitchen area currently includes a Brio filtered water machine, microwave, toaster, convection oven, stove and oven, refrigerator and 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 kitchen are inaccessible to children via a locked half door. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is a block wall, which is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 3617.79, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via wind sails and trees. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. Drinking water is available via igloos filled with filtered water in disposable water cups. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Khoi Ngan Dam Nguyen 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 \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 . LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. 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. 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. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. 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). Please note that if your building was constructed after 1/1/10, you are not required to test for lead. However, you must provide proof of the construction date to the regional office. LPA referred applicant to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information Include the applicable scenario for the CCC, un-bolded, into the report: The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: Please submit photographs showing each completed correction. continued on LIC809C: Rooms 1A and 1B: 1. Proof that all walls, window seals, and baseboards have been cleaned. 2. Proof that all holes in the walls within children's reach have been repaired. 3. Proof that the two spots on the door jam between rooms 1A and 1B have been repaired so that there is no longer exposed chipped wood. 4. Proof that any ceiling panels with water damage marks have been replaced. Room 2: 1. Proof that all walls, window seals, and baseboards have been cleaned. 2. Proof that all holes in the walls within children's reach have been repaired. 3. Proof that the tall 3 door wooden cabinet has been removed or anchored. 4. Proof that the small wooden desk with the attached chair has been either removed or sanded and repaired. 5 Proof that the teddy bear wooden table and chairs have either been removed or sanded and repaired. 6. Proof that any ceiling panels with water damage marks have been replaced and cob webs have been removed. 7. Proof that storage cabinet located in the staff restroom where poisons/toxins are being stored has been key locked. Playground 1: 1. Proof that all areas with either chipped paint or rust on the mini go cycle has been repaired or removed. 2. Proof that all areas with either chipped paint or rust on the 4 seat seasaw has been repaired or removed. continued on LIC809C: 3. Proof that both of the wrought iron benches with exposed rust/chipped paint has either been repaired or removed. 4. Proof that all outdoor play equipment has been power washed/cleaned. Playground 2: 1. Proof that all areas of the building with broken stucco has been repaired. 2. Proof that that area of the block wall in the far back corner has been repaired and will measure 4 feet tall. 3. Proof that the wrought iron bench with exposed rust/chipped paint has either been repaired or removed. 4. Proof that all areas with either chipped paint or rust on the mini go cycle has been repaired or removed. 5. Proof that all outdoor play equipment has been power washed/cleaned. 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, Khoi Ngan Dam Nguyen.