Pre-licensing visit·August 26, 2025

On 08/26/25 at 9:45am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Samantha Clenista and Selina Siao conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new license. The facility is located on the premises of San Marcos Elementary School. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Facility Representatives, Elena Perez (Center Director), Cecilia Baeza (Administrator) and Amanda Carlson (San Marcos School District Liaison). Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 32 preschool children (2-5 years old) in Rooms 306 and 307. Midway of the inspection, Facility Representatives requested to change their overall requested capacity from 32 to 30 children. Hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday, 7am-5pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPAs informed Facility Representatives that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities to ensure their overall health and safety. When medications are on site, Facility Representatives stated that they will be in a locked cabinet in each classroom. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in each classroom. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located within each classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted in each classroom. Children will be signed in and out via app called, Child Plus. LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured at 1536.25 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 30 children. LPAs 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 water fountains inside, and portable water jugs for outside. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 08/08/25. LPAs observed a total of 2 sinks and 2 toilets available for children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 30 children. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the staff restroom and a small area (Teacher\342\200\231s Corner) in Room 307. Facility Representatives were reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. Facility Representatives stated they will provide breakfast, lunch and PM snacks. The food will be prepared in the Elementary School\342\200\231s cafeteria, and the facility will assign a staff member to pick up the food. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area designated for their preschool children, however, is shared with the Elementary School\342\200\231s children (TK, Kindergarten and Sped Program\342\200\223 special education). Fencing is made up of chain link and wrought iron and was observed to be at least four feet high surrounding the entire Elementary School. The total square footage for the outdoor activity space is 26,295.95 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to sharing it with the school district shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. There shall be no commingling between the Easter Seals preschool children and school district children. Shade is provided via trees and shade structures. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. Climbing structures are age appropriate for ages 2-5 years old and were observed to be properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climbers provided by rubber cushioning. LPAs observed all hazardous items on the playgrounds to be inaccessible to children. 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). Facility Representatives were 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 Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representatives. 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: Submit and obtain an approved waiver to share the preschool playground with the Elementary School children. Updated Application Form (LIC200A) Facility Representatives stated they understand that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.