Pre-licensing visit·October 21, 2025

On 10/21/2025 at 10:30am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Selina Siao and Samantha Clenista conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a change of ownership. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Applicant/Director Louise Kristofferson. The applicant is requesting to be licensed for 18 preschoolers (ages 2 to 5 years old) in the preschool building with one classroom. Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 7am to 5:30pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPAs informed Louise Kristofferson 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, Louise Kristofferson stated that they will be in a higher cabinet located in the preschool classroom. A fully equipped first aid kit is located above the staff\342\200\231s sink. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located near the sink area. All required licensing documents were observed posted by the front door. Children will be signed in and out at the front door. LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 631.79 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 18 children. LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via the children\342\200\231s water bottles and it\342\200\231s refillable with the Conscious Water. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. Applicant stated that there are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 10/13/2025. LPAs observed a total of 3 sinks and 2 toilets available for children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 18 children. There is a separate staff toilet and sink located in the preschool building. The isolation area for children who are ill will be an area inside the classroom where Director will have a cot or a napping mat for the child to rest while waiting to be pick up from the facility. Facility will provide breakfast, snacks and lunch. This preschool building does not have a kitchen as food will be prepared in the infant building located adjacent to this facility. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children by placing the items in a high cabinet area. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is via wooden, wrought iron and chain link fence, and it is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 2388.91 square feet, which is more than sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via two large sail shades. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground that appears to be appropriate for preschool age children, and it is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climbers provided by rubber cushioning. Drinking water is available via the children\342\200\231s own water bottles during outdoor activities. LPAs observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Louise Kristofferson was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. 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). Also indicate when they last did their lead test. 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated 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\342\200\235 LPAs reviewed with applicant 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.\342\200\235 The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: Add a signage to identify staff\342\200\231s sink and staff\342\200\231s restroom. Remove the cots that are taking up space in the classroom or have a cot holder with wheels. Add facility numbers on all advertisements. Submit all the required corrections listed on the notice of incomplete application. Please submit a picture of the above corrections to LPA within 10 days. Applicant was advised to clean up the preschool yard prior to having children play at the playground. Applicant/Director Louise Kristofferson 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 Louise Kristofferson.