Pre-licensing visit·October 1, 2025

On 10/01/25 at 9:35am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Samantha Clenista and Selina Siao conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a change of component, which is also undergoing conversion to a single license. The old license number is 376700768. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Facility Representatives, Leila Ebtekari (Center Director) and Katia Siarova (Area Manager). The Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 8 infants (ages 12-24 months) in Room 1 and 16 toddlers (ages 18-36 months) in Rooms 2 and Room 3. Hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday from 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, Director stated that they will be in the classroom in a high cabinet labeled medication. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in each classroom in a red backpack that is hung up on the wall. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in Room 1. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the main lobby area. Children will be signed in and out via ChildPlus (via iPad in each classroom). LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space for the infant room (Room #1) measured at 724.34 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 8 infants. Total indoor activity space for the toddler rooms (Room 2 and Room 3) measured at 1463.79 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 16 toddlers. 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. 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 inside and outside the classrooms via kitchen sink faucet water where staff put it in a pitcher and each child is given a paper cup or sippy cup depending on the child\342\200\231s development. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. Facility Representatives stated there are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 09/01/25. 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. There are no cribs due to the facility accepting only 12-24 months infants as part of their infant program. Sleep logs will be kept in the classroom on a clipboard. Needs and Services Plans will be kept in the classroom in each child\342\200\231s file, and Director was reminded that they have to be updated quarterly. LPAs observed a total of 2 sinks available for the infants, and 12 sinks and 6 toilets available for the toddlers. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity for each program. There are two separate staff restrooms equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the front lobby area and one of the staff restrooms. Facility Representatives were reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. Facility will provide breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks. The kitchen area currently includes a microwave, oven, sink, dishwasher, food warmer, and 2 fridges. 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 kitchen are inaccessible to children via door. The facility currently has 3 fully fenced playground areas. One is designated for their infant program and the other two are designated for their toddler program. Fencing (via brick wall and rot iron) is at least four feet high. The total square footage for the infant playground is 1,036 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the toddlers is 4,244.55 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via trees, shade structures and building. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playgrounds. There is a climbing structure located on the Toddler 1 playground that has a sticker stating it is age appropriate for children ages 2-5 years old, which was observed to be properly anchored. Due to the toddler children being 18-36 months, children that are 18-24 months shall not use the climbing structure. Facility Representatives stated that they have staff positioned in various zones of the playground and will provide direct visual supervision to ensure anyone less than 2-years-old does not utilize the climbing structure. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climbers provided by rubber cushioning and turf. 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 LPAs reviewed with Facility Representatives 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 Facility Representatives 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 Facility Representatives 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. Facility Representatives were 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 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 Facility Representatives, Leila Ebtekari and Katia Siarova. 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. No corrections are needed. A license for 8 infants (12-24 months) in Room 1 and 16 toddlers (18-36 months) in Room 2 and Room 3 may be granted upon a final file review.