Pre-licensing visit·March 26, 2025

Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alecia Sifuentes and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams met with Licensee/Director Arianne Mischeaus and Licensee Candice Edwards for the purpose of a pre-licensing change of components served inspection. Licensees requests an infant component for 8 infants ages 0-24 months and a preschool component for 30 preschool children ages two years to entry into first grade. The program operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The facility provides breakfast and snacks. Parents will provide formula, breast milk, and baby food for their children. LPA reviewed with Licensee 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 Licensee 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 Licensee 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. Report continues on LIC809-C page 2. Page 2. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is one infant classroom located in Room #2 and one preschool classroom located in Room #1. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, chairs, high chairs, cubbies, and napping cots. LPA observed four cribs located in the crib area. LPA did not observed a crib separation. Licensee stated a wall plexi-glass partition has been ordered and will submit proof of installation to LPA. There is a first aid kit in each of the classrooms. Medications will be stored in the office in a locked box. LPA observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Licensee stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Licensee stated there will be a water dispenser and cups available in the preschool classroom and water fountains in the infant classroom. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector in the infant classroom. LPA observed an electronic sign-in/sign-out system. LPA measured the infant classroom. The total classroom space contains a total of 291 square feet, which will accommodate Licensee's request for 8 infants. LPA observed one sink within arm’s reach of a changing table. LPA measured the preschool classroom. The total classroom space contains a total of 1,210 square feet, which will accommodate Licensee’s request for 30 preschool children. LPA observed two toilets and two sinks for the preschool children. There is a separate private restroom for the staff located down the hall. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the office and will use the staff restroom, if necessary. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is one outdoor area on the property, Infant/Preschool Yard. Licensee has requested a Shared & Insufficient Outdoor Space Waiver. The outdoor play area is fenced with a wooden fence that is at least four feet tall. There is no play structure. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are shaded areas supplied by overhang. Licensee stated they have a portable canopy. Report continues on LIC809-C page 3. Page 3. LPA measured the outdoor activity space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 1,308 square feet, which will accommodate Licensee’s request for 8 infants, however the outdoor space will only accommodate up to 17 preschool children. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – 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 discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. LPA discussed with Licensee any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days. Licensee 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. Licensee 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. Report continues on LIC809-C page 4. Page 4. Written Directives for Lead Testing in Child Care Centers: Assembly Bill 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, added Health and Safety Code section 1597.16 requiring all licensed Child Care Centers constructed before January 1, 2010, test their water for lead between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first lead testing. For a license issued on or after July 1, 2022, initial testing results shall be received and posted within 180 days of licensure. 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 platform. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee/Director Arianne Mischeaux. The following items are required before a license will be issued: 1. Pending review of Shared & Insufficient Outdoor Space Waiver by Regional Manager (RM) Roxana Saravia. 2. Proof of crib wall partition installation. 3. Amended granted STD850.