Pre-licensing visit·December 8, 2025

On 12/08/2025 at 10:00 am , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Griselda Castellon conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new single license. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Liwei Liu, Director and Jiabao Wang, Licensee. The applicant is requesting to be licensed for a total capacity of 89 children, 46 toddler option children ages (18 months-36 months) in Building B in classrooms 3,4,5, and 43 preschool children (2-5 years old) in Building A in classrooms 1 and 2. The days and hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. During the visit Jiabao Wang submitted a LIC 200A Application For a Child Care Center to reflect the following changes: She is requesting for a total capacity of 46, 12 toddler option children ages (18 months-36 months) in Building B in classrooms 3,4,5, and 34 preschool children (2-5 years old) in Building A in classrooms 1 and 2. The days and hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. The change in the preschool component was made due to the lack of indoor square footage. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Liwei and Jiabao that staff are required to always maintain direct visual supervision of the children during indoor and outdoor activities. When medic ations are on site, Jiabao stated that they will be in a cabinet located in the reception area/ directors office. There are cubbies that are key locked and labeled with the child's nam e . A fully equipped first aid kit backpack is in each classroom. Classroom 1 has the first aid backpack located under the children sink. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector located in each classroom . All required licens ing documents were not observed posted in the reception, Jiabao will ensure all licensing requirements are posted. Children will be signed in and out at the reception area using the BrightWheel App. If the center is having technical difficulties there will be a sing in and out binder available for parents. LPA continued the facility tour and measured all indoor and outdoor activity spaces for toddlers and preschool children. The total indoor activity space for toddlers is 1612.94 sq ft. The total indoor activity space for preschool children is 1213.91 sq ft. These spaces are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity for both the toddler and preschool components. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping mats for toddler and preschool children, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. 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 in the classrooms via filtered water pitchers and personalized water bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fi re clearance was granted o n 12/03/25. Feeding tables have broad-based legs, plastic seats are in good repair and trays lock onto chairs. Feeding tables 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 in classroom 3 is not within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. See corrections page for details. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. LPA observed a total of 4 sinks and 3 toilets available for toddler use. Additionally, LPA observed a total of 4 sinks and 4 toilets available for preschool use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of the children requested. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink located in Building A across from the reception area and a second staff restroom located in Building B inside classroom 4 and third staff bathroom in classroom 5. The isolation area for children in Building A who are ill will be the in the directors office. The isolation area for children in Building B will be in classroom 5 located in the staff lounge. Facility will provide morning and afternoon snacks, children will bring their own lunch or the school will also provide food service and provide hot meal. The kitchen prep area is located in Building A inside classroom 2 currently includes: 1 refrigerator, sink, microwave. There is a stove heating glass plate that is non-operational and is not connected to electricity. The stove glass plate is not intended to be used. The 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 safety locks on cabinets and drawers. The facility currently has a fully fenced toddler and preschool playground area. The toddler playground Fencing is made of wrought-iron fencing and green mesh is at least four feet high. The total square footage for the toddler outdoor activity space is 908.50, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via large industrial canopy and building overhang. There are sufficient outdoor ag e-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children the age range is not posted on the structure. The climbing structure is properly anchored. Jiabao will provide manufacturing information via email. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by artificial turf. Drinking water is available via outdoor drinking fountains and personalized water bottled. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. The preschool playground Fencing is made of wrought-iron fencing and green mesh is at least four feet high. The total square footage for the preschool outdoor playground and the preschool garden playground activity space is 2699.00, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via canopy and trees. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and sand box, and other play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children ages 2-5 listed on the manufacturers sticker the climber is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by rubber matting. Drinking water is available via outdoor drinking fountain and personalized water bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Jiabao 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). Jiabao w as 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 Jiabao 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. Jiabao 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 A license for a total capacity of 46 children, 12 toddler option children ages 18-36 in Building B classroom 3,4,5 and 34 preschool children ages 2-5 in Building A in classrooms 1 and 2 will be granted upon a final file review. The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: Toddler Classroom 3: 1. Add portable sink to be used for the changing table. Toddler Classroom 4 and 5 : 1. Proof of sink designated for changing table to be at the same height of the changing table. Preschool Garden Playground: 1. Close the gaps along the wrought iron fencing that surrounds the playground. Post Facility Licensing Posting Requirements. Submit all pending items listed on the NOIA document. Applicant Jiabao 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 Jiabao Wang.