Pre-licensing visit·June 18, 2025

On June 18, 2025 at approximately 8:30am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Quimbo and Ruhi, met with director/applicant, Marisol Ruiz. The purpose of the visit was a pre-licensing inspection at 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. There are 20 children and 4 teaching staff present during this inspection. All staff present have fingerprint clearance. This is a single license that is being consolidated with the existing license 410500593. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for a total capacity of 57 children: 24 toddlers (18 months to 36 months) and 33 preschoolers (2.5 years old to 6 years old). The fire clearance was approved on February 6, 2025. The center will operate Monday through Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm. LPAs toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. The facility has a total of 3 classrooms: Turtles (Toddlers), Ladybugs (small preschool classroom) and Frogs (large preschool classroom). LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Preschool measurements are: The indoor total measurements contain a total of 1,876.59 square feet, which will not accommodate applicant’s request for 57 children. Outdoor total measurements contain a total of 4,125 square feet, which will not accommodate applicant's request for 57 children. Children will have access to 4 sinks and 4 toilets which will accommodate applicant's request for 57 children. Per approved fire clearance received, the maximum occupancy for each classroom is as follows: Turtles classroom (ages 18 month to 36 months): 24 Ladybugs classroom (ages 2.5 to 3 years old): 8 Frogs classroom (no age specification): 24 Based on both fire clearance approval and measurements taken today, the requested capacity will not accommodate the 57 children. (Continue Report on Page 2...) (Continued, Page 2...) LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age appropriate furniture, including tables, chairs, napping cots, bookshelves and other activity supplies for the children. LPAs informed Marisol Ruiz that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, applicant stated that they will be in a high cabinet located in classrooms. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in each classroom. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site in each classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the lobby area. Children will be signed in and out of program, in the lobby area, with electronic signatures. The child care center was observed be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean. A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Tables and chairs were observed to meet the needs of the children. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age-appropriate. Changing table has at least 1" padding covered with moisture resistant material. 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. Cots used for napping shall be maintained in a safe condition. Each cot shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. Applicant plans for children to bring their own sheets and blankets that will be sent home weekly for laundering. There are additional sheets that can be provided by the program, if needed. Per applicant, cots are sanitized daily. Drinking water is available with children's individual water bottles that are labeled with their individual names. Children's water bottles can be refilled in the classroom with an accessible sink. Per applicant, a filtered pitcher is filled through classroom sink, refrigerated and utilized to refill children's water bottles, if needed. 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). LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. Isolation area will be in the applicant/director's office. There is a separate restroom for children's use, if isolated, located in the hallway. Facility will provide morning and afternoon snacks only. The kitchen area currently includes a refrigerator, dishwasher and multiple sinks. The kitchen area and food storage area was observed to be free of rodents. Food was observed to be properly stored, separate from cleaning materials. (Continue Report on Page 3...) (Continued, Page 3...) The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is chain link with privacy partitions, that is at least four feet high. Shade is provided via permanent roofing that is connected to the facility and extends in the outdoor area. There are sufficient outdoor, age appropriate toys and materials available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children ages 2 years to 5 years old which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by soft padding. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Applicant was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. The staff shall ensure that each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space for his/her clothing, personal belongings and/or bedding. All materials and surfaces accessible to children, including toys, shall be free of toxic substances. Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. A refrigerator shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration. 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 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. LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. (Continue Report on Page 4...) (Continued, Page 4...) LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 applicant 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 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 children participating in the toddler option component, must have written authorization from the child's authorized representative prior to enrollment in toddler program. Based on total indoor square footage measured during today's visit and the fire department's approved capacity, the requested capacity will not accommodate applicant's requested 57 children. A license for 53 children will be approved when the following corrections are complete: -Updated fire clearance with updated capacity. -Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) final approval of application. A notice of site visit was given to applicant 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 applicant, Marisol Ruiz.