Pre-licensing visit·June 30, 2025

On 06/30/2025 at 09:55 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Griselda Castellon conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a Change of Ownership. The current facility, number 37630 0358 , and 376300359 will be closed once the new owner has satisfied the licensing requirements. Upon arrival, LPA met with Janaki Sarathchandra, applicant . Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 15 infants (6 weeks-2 years old) in classrooms 1 and 2, and 37 preschoolers (2 years old- Kinder) in classrooms 3, 4 and 5 . Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. During the walk through there were a total of 10 preschool children and 4 staff members in classroom 3, and a total of 3 infant children and 1 teacher in classroom 2. For a total census of 13 children and a total of 5 staff members. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Janaki that staff are required to always maintain direct visual supervision of the children during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, stated that they will be in a higher cabinet located in the kitchen area. A fully equipped first aid kit is in the kitchen . There is are carbon monoxide detectors on site, that are located in the corridors of classroom 1 and 3. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the entrance of classroom 3 (preschool component) and in the entrance of classroom 1 (infant component). Children will be signed in and out at in the entrance of classroom 3 (preschool component) and classroom 1 (infant component) . LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space in the infant and preschool areas. Total infant indoor activity space 545.39 sq ft, and the total preschool indoor activity 1,325.79 sq ft, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of children for both components. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment for infant and preschool children. This includes tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, 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. 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. At the time of visit there were a total of 5 cribs. The applicant stated that she will order three additional cribs for a total of 8 cribs in the napping area. Additionally, the applicant has 8 mats for children who can climb out of the crib. The applicant provided purchase receipt. Cribs meet regulatory requirements. At the time of visit the crib area was separated using bookshelves. The applicant will add partition barrier that will be at least four feet high, made made of sound absorbing material and allows for supervision of napping children. Sleep logs are kept in each classroom 1 and 2. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in classroom 1 and 2. Drinking water is available in the infant and preschool classrooms via personal water bottles, and jugs with filtered water. 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 05/22/2025. There is at least one potty chair or toilet for every five infants. LPA observed a total of 1 sinks available for infant children\342\200\231s use. In classroom 2 there is a changing table with a sink for diaper changing only, These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of children. LPA observed a total of 3 sinks and 3 toilets available for preschool children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of preschool children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink in the office area. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the kitchen/office area. Facility will provide meals using a food delivery service once a month. Additionally, the facility provides lunch and PM snac k. The kitchen area currently includes 1 refrigerator, 1 freezer, 1 microwave, 1 dishwasher, and 1 sink . The facility also has a septate walk-in pantry across the hall from the kitchen T he kitchen area and food storage areas were observed 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 a fully fenced playground area. Fencing wooden fence is at least four feet high. The total square footage for the infant outdoor activity space is 3,000.92 sq ft, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade in the infant playground is provided via building overhang, and mesh shade tarp. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children ages (18 months - 3 years old) which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by turf and mat. The total square footage for the preschool outdoor activity space is 6,907.72 sq ft, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade in the preschool playground is provided via trees, and mesh tarps. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is are climbing structures on the playground for children ages (8 months-3 years old) on the lower level playground which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by padded mats. There is a climbing structure on the upper level preschool playground for children ages (3 to 10 years old) which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by sand. Drinking water is available via water jugs and personalized water bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Janaki was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. Janaki communicated with LPA that she would like to make construction renovations to classroom 4 and 5 in the near future. LPA explained the process of communicating those changes to the department. 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 06/30/2025 and is using the same outlets, you may submit a waiver request from the lead testing requirement to the Regional Office. The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: Applicant Janaki understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied. A license for 15 infant children ages 6 weeks-24 months in rooms, 1 and 3, and 37 preschool children ages 2 years old-Kinder in rooms 3, 4 ,and 5 will be granted upon a final file review. All corrections will be submitted by applicant by sending photographs of repairs to the department. Infant Component: Classroom 1: 1. Add wall/partition barrier that will be at least four feet high, made made of sound absorbing material and allows for supervision of napping children. Infant Playground: 1. Remove metal rods that are perturbing from the concrete wall. 2. Anchor climbing structure in the infant playground or remove structure. Preschool Component: Classroom 3: 1. Repair/Replace exposed wood on flooring and molding in the children's bathroom. 2. Clean bathroom walls. 3. Repair exposed wood on all cubbies. 4. Repair exposed wood on children's hand washing sink. 5. Repair dywall to wall that leads to the upper playground. 6. Repair holes and exposed drywall on all walls. Classroom 4: 1. Repair/Replace exposed wood on hand washing sink for both adults and children. 2. Repair/Replace exposed wood on bench. 3. Repair holes and exposed drywall on all walls. Classroom 5: 1. Proof of removing cot cabinet. 2. Add safety latch to electricity panel. 3. Repair exposed drywall on all walls. Preschool Playground (lower area): 1. Repair all chipped/ broken wooden slats on fencing. 2. Repair the missing wooden slat at the corner near the sand area. Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers: Janaki 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 Janaki 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. Safe Sleep (for infant centers)\342\200\223 Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Janaki 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 Janaki 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. MyChildCarePlan.org--Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Home: Janaki 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. \342\200\234 Exit Interview - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Janaki. Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: 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. 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