Pre-licensing visit·July 15, 2025

On 07/15/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvira Sierra and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Chayntel Hunter met with Licensee Representatives (LRs) Lisa Lopez and Carmen Valle for the purpose of a Prelicensing Inspection. Applicant is requesting a preschool component for 24 preschool children aged 3 to 5 years. The program will operate inside the Ansel Adams Elementary School grounds in one classroom, part time session Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. The fire clearance was granted and approved on 07/10/25. The facility will provide breakfast and lunch. LPA reviewed with the LR 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. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is one preschool classroom. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, chairs, cubbies, and napping cots. There is a first aid kit located in the classroom in an upper cabinet. Medications will be stored in the classroom. LPA observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. LRs stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. LPA observed a water fountain in the classroom and also in the playground . LPA observed at least one functional dual smoke/carbon monoxide detector in the classroom. Facility will be using paper sign-in/sign-out system. LPA measured the preschool classroom. The total classroom space contains a total of 940.56 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 24 preschool children. There are two toilets and two sinks for the children, and a separate private restroom for the staff located by the main school office. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in a quiet space in the classroom and will use the school restroom by the main office, if necessary. Report continues on LIC809C (page 2).... Page 2.. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: The preschool outdoor play area is enclosed with a chain link fence that is at least four feet tall. The TK and Kindergarten yard will be use only to transition to the preschool yard. LPA observed a play structure and a safety label sign, which designates use for children 2 to 5 years old. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There is shaded areas supplied by canopy and trees. LPA measured the preschool outdoor activity space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 6723.82 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 24 preschool children. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). 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 discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times, including in the bathroom; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children\342\200\231s ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. LPA discussed with FRs 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 Representatives were 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. Report continues on LIC809C (Page 3)... Page 3.. LIcense Representatives were 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. 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 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. Effective today, 07/15/25, the facility is approved for 24 preschool children. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Representatives, Lisa Lopez and Carmen Valle.