Facility-requested visit·September 8, 2025

On 09/08/2025 at 10:15 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Griselda Castellon announce d a case management licensing initiated inspection for the addition of the infant and toddler component. In addition they are requesting a capacity increase for the preschool component fro m 48 to 51 children. Upon arrival, LPA met with Jane Gomez, Director and Soctt Bayer, Licensee who are requesting to be licensed for 8 infants (6 weeks-24 months) in room 106, 24 toddlers (18-36 months) in rooms 102, and 104 and 51 preschoolers (2 \342\200\223 5 years old) in rooms 101, 103, and 105 . The hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. During the inspection the director submitted an updated LIC 200A to reflect the following changes: the total requested capacity of 80 children, 8 infants (6 weeks-24 months) in room 106, 12 toddlers (18-36 months) in rooms 104 and 60 preschoolers (2 \342\200\223 5 years old) in rooms 101, 102, 103, and 105. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized by the children was inspected today. LPA informed Jane and Scott that staff are required to always maintain direct visual supervision of the children during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Jane stated that they will be in a higher cabinet located in the rooms or in the kitchen refrigerator if needed. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in directors office. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in each rooms. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the entrance hallway. Children will be signed in and out outside of each classroom. LPAs continued touring the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity spaces for the infant, toddler, and preschool areas. The total indoor activity space measured 578.33 sq ft for infants, 646.55 sq ft for toddlers, and 2,319.65 sq ft for preschoolers. These measurements are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity for each age group. LPA observed all indoor activity spaces to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. This includes tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. 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. LPA observes 4 high chairs in infant room 106. 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. The diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Cribs meet regulatory requirements. The crib area is separated from the activity space via foam/velvet barrier that was anchored. This barrier is at least four feet high, made of sound-absorbing material, and allows for supervision of napping children. There are a total of 8 cribs in the napping area. The sleep logs are kept in infant room 106. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in infant room 106. Drinking water is available in infants, toddlers, and preschool classrooms via brita filter that is attached to the faucet. LPA reminded the licensee and director to change the filter regularly to ensure clean water is provided to the children. LPA 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 06/16/2025. LPA observed adequate restrooms and sinks for all age groups. Infants have at least one potty chair for every five children, with 1 sink available. Toddlers have 1 sink and 1 toilet, and preschoolers have 7 sinks and 4 toilets. All meet the required capacity. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the directors office. The facility will provide AM and PM snacks. Children will provide their own lunch. If lunch is forgotten the director or teacher will communicate with the parent or guardian to bring lunch. The kitchen area currently includes filtered water jug, keurig coffee machine, 1 standard freezer, 1 standard refrigerator, 1 microwave, 1 toaster over. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separately from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in the kitchen are inaccessible to children via a door. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area for all components. Fencing block wall and chain-link is at least four feet high. The total square footage for the infant outdoor activity space is 4,415.63 sq ft, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade in the infant playground is provided via a canopy and building overhang. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There are no climbing structures in the infant playground. A playground waiver will be submitted to share the infant playground with the toddler children due to lack of outdoor play space for the toddler component using a time schedule. There is enough space to share the playground. The director will ensure that there is age appropriate toys for the toddler component. The total square footage for the preschool outdoor activity space is 8,321.50 sq ft, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade in the preschool playground is provided via a large canopy, mesh sun shade sail . There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the indoor Play Kingdom playground for children ages 1 1/2 to 11 years old, which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in the fall zones of the climber provided by rubber foam and rubber mats. The play Kingdom will be used on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday only. Mondays and Fridays the Play Kingdom is open to the public. The children who are not enrolled in the preschool who use the Play Kingdom area have a designated bathroom. They do not use the preschool restrooms. The director will submit a waiver to use the Play Kingdom. Drinking water is available using an igloo are outside. LPAs observed all hazardous items on the playgrounds to be inaccessible to children. Jane was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. 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 test completed within the last five years from the pre-licensing visit date 10/09/2024 and is using the same outlets, you may submit a waiver request from the lead testing requirement to the Regional Office. A license for 8 infants (6 weeks - 24 months) in room 106, 12 toddlers (18-36 months) in rooms 104 and 60 preschoolers (2 \342\200\223 5 years old) in rooms 101, 102, 103, and 105 will be granted upon a final file review. The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: Submit photographs showing each completed correction. Infant Room 106 2. Proof of reinforcing the sound barrier wall of the napping area. Play Kingdom Play Area 1. Waiver to use Play Kingdom on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday only. 2. Surrounding metal fence measures at least 4 ft tall. Infant Playground 1. Submit a waiver to share the infant playground with the toddler component due to lack of outdoor play space. 2. Proof that the infant fence gap is closed and secure. Jane understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied. Fire Clearance: 1. Granted fire clearance for a total of 80 children, 8 infants (6 weeks - 24 months) in room 106, 12 toddlers (18-36 months) in rooms 104 and 60 preschoolers (2 \342\200\223 5 years old) in rooms 101, 102, 103, and 105. Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers: Jane 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. APPLICANT KNOWS PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS WILL NEED IMS: 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 . Review of records to be maintained - Child Care Centers: LPA reviewed with Jane the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for the child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Safe Sleep (for infant centers)\342\200\223 Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Jane 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. LPA also informed Jane 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 that they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.\342\200\235 MyChildCarePlan.org--Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Home: Jane was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Exit Interview - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the applicant, Jane Gomez. 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