Pre-licensing visit·September 5, 2025

On September 5, 2025 at approximately 9:00am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Catrina Quimbo and Diana Alvarado, conducted a pre-licensing visit. LPAs met with facility director, Mary Flores, and applicant, Liz Quintero, and explained the purpose of the visit. This is a change of ownership application. Facility is currently licensed under facility # 41400062. Applicant is requesting for a total capacity of 90 preschool children (2 years to entry into first grade). A fire clearance for 90 preschool children from September 16, 2024 was received. An updated fire clearance for 90 preschool children from September 4, 2025 was also received. The program will operate Monday through Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm. The facility includes 7 classrooms, 4 bathrooms, 6 multi-purpose rooms, a gross motor room, a circle "room", kitchen/eating area, office, cubby room (also an office space), and 3 outdoor areas. There is also an indoor storage space that is for staff use only. The preschool classrooms are the Starlights, Rainbows, Clouds, Sunshine, Raindrops, Snowflake #1, and Snowflake #2. The multi-purpose rooms are the Art room, Skill Building, Practical Life, Fantasy Play, Science Room, Building room and Extra Room(back room). The outdoor areas are the Main Play Yard, Tricycle Area, and the Play Garden. LPAs inspected the facility to ensure that health, safety and personal rights as required by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Centers will be met. Preschool Indoor measurements are: The preschool indoor measurements contain a total of 2,609.33 square feet which will not accommodate applicant's request for 90 preschool children. Preschool Outdoor measurements are : The preschool outdoor measurements contain a total of 5,436.11 square feet which will not accommodate applicant's request for 90 preschool children. (Continue Report on Page 2...) (Continued, Page 2...) There is an indoor, gross motor space on site that was measured for 680.23 square feet. Due to that space being a gross motor, indoor space, it is not counted towards total indoor capacity. The Circle "room" is an open, multi-purpose space designated for group circle time and napping. Children will sleep on floor mats. Sheets and blankets are provided by the program and are laundered bi-weekly or as needed. The child care center was observed to be clean and sanitary. Children's toys and materials were observed to be in good condition. A comfortable temperature for children is being maintained. Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition. Tables and chairs are age appropriate. LPAs observed safety covers on electrical outlets throughout facility. There are rugs and carpet throughout the facility that was observed to be clean. Per applicant, there are janitorial services on site at least twice a week. There are 4 restrooms for children's use. There are a total of 5 sinks, 5 toilets, and 3 urinals. LPAs observed sinks and toilets to be in working condition. Restrooms are equipped with age appropriate toileting equipment. Sinks accessible to children do not provide water that is warmer than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Outdoor area was observed to be fully enclosed and fenced. There is a play structure with resilient padding underneath. LPAs observed a sandbox with a cover. Per applicant, staff inspect and set up the outdoor area daily. Outdoor area includes a variety of outdoor toys, materials and tricycles available for children's use. LPAs did not observe any pools, spas or bodies of water on site. Facility is equipped with a first aid kit, multiple fully charged fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. LPAs tested multiple carbon monoxide detectors on site, which were observed to be working. If medication is on site, medication will be stored in the cubby room in a medication basket. 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 (Continue Report on Page 3...) (Continued, Page 3...) Isolation area for sick children will be in the facility's office. LPAs observed office to be equipped with a sofa. Licensing documents are posted in main entrance of facility, available for review. There is sufficient cubby space for children's personal belongings in the cubby room. Children will be signed into and out of program through an electronic application. Per director, electronic application includes a pin number that acts as the authorized representatives' signatures. Paper sign in/out sheets will be available, if needed. Program will provide a food service. Reusable dishes and materials will be utilized and sanitized daily. Food is prepared in facility's kitchen that includes a refrigerator, microwave, and stove. Children also eat in kitchen. Per applicant, children are always supervised and never left alone. LPAs observed knives to be stored in kitchen's high shelf. Drinking water is available with disposable cups and an on site water dispenser. 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). LPA reviewed with facility representative, 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. Applicant 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 Applicant 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. (Continue Report on Page 4...) (Continued, Page 4...) Based on indoor square footage, maximum capacity will be licensed for will be 74 preschool children. During today's visit, LPAs received updated Application of Childcare Center License (LIC200A) with updated capacity of 74 preschool children. The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of a license: -Updated fire clearance with updated capacity of 74 children. -Submission of outdoor rotation waiver. -Approval of outdoor rotation waiver. -Labeling of adult restroom. -Installation of locks on storage closets. -Installation of lock on door to storage room. -Installation of child safety gate on Extra Classroom next to storage room. -Fixing of electrical outlet in gross motor room. -Installation of child safety covers on stove handles in kitchen. -Installation of sound alarm on exit door to parking lot. -Shade in the outdoor area. -Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) final approval of application. Facility # 41400062 will be permanently closed per CAB's approval. Applicant, Liz Quintero, 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, Liz Quintero.