Pre-licensing visit·November 5, 2025

On 11/05/2025 at 10:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Selina Siao conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection to add a toddler component to the existing licensed infant center with facility number 376600139 and Preschool with facility number 376600139. The facilities will be consolidated to a single license facility number 376701605. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant Julie Ramirez and Director LeAnne Talada. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 7 infants (ages 0 to 24 months) in room #6, 18 toddlers (ages 18 to 36 months) in room #1 and 52 preschool children (ages 2 to 5 years old) in classrooms #2, # 3, #4 and #5. Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 6:45am to 5:15pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed facility representives staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, LeAnne Talada stated that they will be in the kitchen above the refrigerator. A fully equipped first aid kit is in kitchen next to the fire extinguisher. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in the toddler room #1 and the area between preschool rooms #3 and #4. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the front lobby area and in the infant classroom #6. Children will be signed in and out at the front lobby area located in the main preschool/toddler building and in the infant room #6. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total infant indoor activity space measured to be 250.45 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 7 infants. Total toddler indoor activity space is measured to be 666.04 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested toddler capacity. Total preschool indoor activity space measured to be 1554.05 square feet, which is only sufficient to accommodate 44 preschool children. LPA observed all indoor activity spaces to be complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, 5 cribs, napping mats for infants who can climb out of a crib, 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 the children’s own water bottles or zippy cups and there are portable water pitchers in all the classrooms. Facility has a Quench filtered water dispenser in the kitchen to refill the portable pitchers. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. Director stated that there are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 09/09/2025. Feeding table has multiple plastic seats and it is in good repair and made of washable, moisture-resistant material. Changing tables have at least 1” padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable material for the infant and toddler component. Sides of the changing table are at least 3” high and the changing table is within arm’s reach of a sink. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Cribs meet regulatory requirements. Crib area is separated from activity space via a crib room located in room 6. Sleep logs are kept in the infant room #6 and will be kept in the toddler room #1. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in the infant room #6 and toddler room #1. There shall be at least one potty chair or toilet for every five potty training infants. LPA observed a total of 1 sink available for the infant’s use; there are 3 sinks and 2 toilets for the toddler’s children’s use and there are 6 sinks and 5 toilets available for the preschool children. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink located near the front lobby area by the Director’s office. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the Director’s office and the staff’s restroom. Facility will provide AM/PM snacks to the children, and the children bring their own lunch to school. The kitchen area currently includes a refrigerator, microwave, two sinks, oven and a filtered water dispenser (Quench). 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 by placing the items above the refrigerator, latched drawers and latched cabinet doors. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area which is separate from other components. Fencing is via chain link, and most areas are at least four feet high. The total square footage for the infant outdoor activity space is 349.76 square feet and facility will be extending the infant yard to an additional 188.84 square feet. The toddler playgrounds measured to be 1332.22 square feet, which is only sufficient to accommodate 17 toddlers and the preschool outdoor areas measured to be 4105.41 square feet, which is sufficient for the requested capacity. Shade is provided via umbrellas, patio cover, sail shades and trees. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the preschool playground #3 that appears to be age appropriate for preschool children and it is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climbers provided by sand. The toddler yard has turf under the bucket swing. Drinking water is available via the children’s water bottles or zippy cups during outdoor activities. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Julie Ramirez and Director LeAnne Talada were 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. If the facility has had a lead test completed within the last five years from the pre-licensing visit date 11/05/2025 and is using the same outlets, you may submit a waiver request from the lead testing requirement to the Regional Office. Facility representatives 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” LPA reviewed with facility representatives the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. LPA 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. LPA 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 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. The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: · Have two cot holders with wheels for the preschool areas. · Extend the fence along the toddler yard sandbox area to meet the four feet high requirements. · Extend the infant yard to another 188.84 square feet that was measured today. · Changing pads shall be made of moisture resistant material. · Review the packet of corrections that was provided to LPA during today’s inspection. Applicant submitted an updated application due to the available indoor and outdoor activity spaces. Total requested capacity is 68 children which includes: 7 infants, 17 toddlers and 44 preschool children. Applicant Julie Ramirez and Director LeAnne Talada understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied. A notice of site visit was given to facility representatives 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.