Pre-licensing visit·September 15, 2025

On 09/15/25 at 9:15am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Samantha Clenista and Selina Siao conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new license. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Applicant/Facility Representative, Banafsheh Mortazavi. The Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 22 toddlers (18-36 months) in Room 7 and 58 preschoolers (2-5 years old) in Rooms 8 and 9. Hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday, 7am-6pm. This facility shares the same entrance, director and outdoor playground with Applicant\342\200\231s already licensed facility #376700910 located at 286 North El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPAs informed Applicant 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, Applicant stated that they will be in a blue bag behind every classroom door. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in the kitchen. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in each classroom and kitchen. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the main entry hallway located at the main office located at 286 North El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024. Children will be signed in and out via Procare App. LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space for the toddlers measured at 835.36 sq. ft., sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 22 toddlers. Total indoor activity space for preschool children measured at 1981.06 sq. ft., which is only sufficient to accommodate 56 children, instead of the requested 58. 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 refillable filtered water jug. 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 09/02/25. Changing table located in the toddler room (Room 7) 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 and the changing table is within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Sleep logs and Needs and Services Plans for children who are less than 24 months will be kept in a folder within the classroom, and Applicant was reminded that the Needs and Services Plan must be updated quarterly. LPAs observed a total of 2 sinks and 2 toilets available for toddler use, and 4 sinks and 4 toilets available for preschool use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity for each program. There are two staff restrooms, equipped with a total of 2 sinks and 2 toilets. The isolation area for children who are ill will be an area located within the staff lounge and one staff restroom (which is labeled) that will be used for the isolation bathroom. The Applicant is reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. Facility will provide AM and PM snacks. The kitchen area currently includes one sink, a microwave, refrigerator and storage cabinets for snacks. 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. There were no hazardous items located in kitchen during inspection. The facility does not have its own designated outdoor playground. The applicant requested that they share the playground that is currently under their licensed facility #376700910, since they share the same entrance, ownership, and the buildings are next to one another. There are two fenced in playgrounds at the current facility, one for toddlers and one for preschool. Fencing (via rot iron and chain link) is at least four feet high. The total square footage for the outdoor activity space for the preschool is 6,821 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the toddlers is 4,221 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. A playground waiver to share the current licensed facility\342\200\231s playground at different times in the AM and PM due to this facility not having their own designated playground shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. Shade is provided via trees, patio covers and pergolas. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playgrounds. There are climbing structures located on both the toddler and preschool playgrounds which appeared to be age appropriate for both ages. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climbers provided by sand. 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). 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Applicant/Director, Banafsheh Mortazavi. 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: \302\267 Submit a waiver to have the same person, Banafsheh Mortazavi, to be the director at this location and the facility next to it, which Licensee also operates in (286 North El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024). \302\267 Submit a waiver request to share the playground that is located between 286 and 288 North El Camino Real Suite A-B). Applicant/Licensee Representative, Banafsheh Mortazavi, understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.