Pre-licensing visit·August 5, 2025

On 08/05/25 at 11:10am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs), Samantha Clenista and Selina Siao conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection to add an infant component and conversion to a single license. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Director/Facility Representative, Fran Forman. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 10 infants (3-24 months) in Room 15 and 16, 24 toddlers (18-36 months) in Rooms 3 & 4, and 201 preschoolers (2-5 years old) in Rooms 1, 2, 5 \342\200\223 14. Hours of operation will be 7:30am-5:30pm Monday thru Thursday, and 7:30am-5:00pm on Friday\342\200\231s. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPAs informed Director 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, Director stated that they are kept in the Assistant Director\342\200\231s office. A fully equipped first aid kit is in the preschool courtyard. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in Room 15 and 16. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the main preschool lobby. Children will be signed in and out via app Remini. LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space for infants measured at 656.57 sq. ft. which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 10 infants. Total indoor activity space for toddlers measured at 1067.32 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 24 toddlers. Total indoor activity space for preschoolers measured at 8073.58 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 201 preschoolers. LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, cribs, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Infant toys are safe with no sharp edges, splinters, or points, nor made of small parts that can present a choking hazard. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via filtered water using a Home Master HMF 25 mg CC Whole House Water Filter. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. LPAs observed there to be a big water feature located in front of the building, on the right-hand side of the main entrance. It consists of a tall statue holding a bowl where water was dripping down into a stream that runs about 34-40 ft. long. The stream has various rocks placed in it, with some plants and bigger boulder rocks surrounding it. The level of water (from surface to top of rocks) varied from 1 inch, to as deep as 15-16 inches. The facility stated that they will drain the water that is currently present and add more rocks to make the level of water shallower to refrain from potential drowning. The director also mentioned that the facility has swimming pools on site, however, they are located on the completely opposite side of the building, away from the licensed areas. There are at least 3 separate locked doors to enter and leave the preschool area to get to the main lobby, where a key fob is required. LPAs measured about 401 ft. from the main building entry door to the door that leads directly to the pool, and measured about 461 ft. from the main preschool door within the building to the door that leads directly to the pool area. There are various programs and amenities located within the building that are between the preschool area and pool area which include but not limited to, gym, theater, art gallery, restaurant, coffee shop, adult learning classrooms, etc. The swimming pools are part of the community center, used for preschool children during the summer months only. Director stated that the preschool children are escorted to and from the preschool areas to the pool by qualified teachers (teachers stay with the children during swimming time) and lifeguards are on site overseeing the pool. The Director stated that they obtain parent/guardian approval prior to having the preschool utilize the pools. LPAs observed 3 separate bodies of water within the pool area; jacuzzi, small pool for younger children, and Olympic size pool. The entire pool area was observed to be enclosed via chain-link fencing (higher than 6ft) with mesh on the outside, and metal door gates that push away from the pool area. LPAs observed several lifeguards on duty during inspection. The director stated that there is an armed guard on the premises for safety. Fire clearance was granted on 07/24/25. In the infant room(s) highchairs and feeding tables have broad-based legs, plastic seats are in good repair and trays lock onto chairs. Highchairs are made of washable, moisture-resistant material. Changing tables have 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 and the changing table is within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Cribs meet regulatory requirements. Crib area is separated from activity space via plexiglass/wood. This barrier is at least four feet high, made of sound absorbing material and allows for supervision of napping children, however, does not fully enclose the crib area. There is a space between the barrier and wall where the cabinet is, where it is shy of 4ft. Sleep logs, Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans will be kept in a binder located in the respective child\342\200\231s classroom, and the Director was reminded that they must be updated quarterly. LPAs observed a total of 27 sinks and 14 toilets available for preschool use, 4 sinks and 2 toilets for toddler use, and 3 sinks for infant use. The number of toilets and sinks are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity per program. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the director\342\200\231s office and staff restroom. The Director is reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. Facility provides AM and PM snacks. The kitchen area currently includes 2 sinks, a refrigerator, oven and microwave. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed to be 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. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area for toddlers and preschoolers. Fencing consists of brick/cement wall and/or iron gate and was observed to be at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the preschool is 12,670.47 sq. ft., which is not sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 201 preschoolers. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the toddlers is 1,504 sq. ft., which is not sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 24 toddlers. A playground waiver for the toddlers and preschool to share their designated yards at different times in the AM and PM due to limited square footage shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. The Director stated that she would also like to request a waiver to share the toddler yard with the infants at separate times, due to not having a separate infant yard. The Director stated she would also like to request for a waiver to share the toddler playground with the younger preschoolers (2-year-old) at separate times. Playground areas are shaded via sail shade, umbrellas, and trees. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playgrounds. There is a climbing structure in the toddler and preschool playground which were observed to be properly anchored and was observed to be age appropriate. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climbers provided by rubber cushioning. LPAs observed all hazardous items on the playground(s) to be 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 pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). If the facility has had a lead tea completed within the last five years from todays date and is using the same outlets, you may submit a waiver request from the lead testing requirement to the Regional Office. The director 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 LPAs reviewed with the director 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. LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with the Director 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. LPAs also informed the Director 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. The Director 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. A notice of site visit was given to the Director and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Fran Forman. 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: Fully barricade the crib area located in the infant #15 classroom. Submit a shared playground waiver for the toddler and preschool program to share their designated playground at separate times due to limited square footage \342\200\223 101238.2(a). Submit a shared playground waiver to allow the infants to share the toddler playground \342\200\223 101438.2(b). Submit a shared playground waiver to allow the younger preschoolers (2-year-old) to share the toddler playground \342\200\223 101216.4(a)(2). Place more rocks in the stream water feature located in front of the building to make it high enough to refrain from potential drowning and provide LPA Clenista photos and videos once completed. The Director, Fran Forman stated she understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.