Pre-licensing visit·September 11, 2025

On 09/11//2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Medlin met with applicant representative,Elina Chen. The purpose of the visit was a scheduled pre-licensing inspection at the facility to ensure the health, safety, and personal rights as required by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Centers will be met. This is an application for 21 preschool aged children (ages 2.5-6 years old) in classroom #C-18 at the Linda Mar Learning Center owned through the Pacifica School District. The childcare center will operate Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:30PM. The fire inspection was conducted and approved on 1/6/2025 by the North County Fire Department. No children are present during this inspection. LPA toured and measured the on-limits areas and classroom located at the facility. The facility has a total of one classroom and outside hallway where children's cubbies are located. Preschool Classroom measurements are: The Indoor total measurements contain a total of 842.67 square feet, which will accommodate applicant's request for 21 preschool children. Preschool Outdoor measurements are: The outdoor total measurements contain a total of 9808.44 square feet, which will accommodate applicant's request for 21 preschool children. The outdoor garden area will not be used at this time due to not meeting health and safety standards due to debris needing to be removed, weeds cleaned up, etc. However LPA meausred the area and it contained 1500 square feet. (Continued on next page LIC-809-C) Page 2 LPA observed classroom to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. 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. All materials and surfaces accessible to children including toys, shall be free of toxic substances. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age-appropriate. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide, and smoke detectors in the facility. Children will have access to a total of 4 sinks, 2 toilets, and 3 urinals. LPA observed children's cubbies directly outside the classroom in the hallway. Staff have a separate bathroom that can be utilized by sick children if needed. Sick children will be isolated outside the classroom in the hallway with staff supervision. LPA advised that applicant maintains first-aid supplies in a location accessible to staff but inaccessible to children. All outdoor and indoor passageways and other areas of potential hazard were observed to be free of obstruction. The child care center was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Per applicant representative, parents/legal guardians will provide the meals and snacks for their child. Applicant was advised that full-day programs shall ensure that each child has a lunch and children shall be free to drink water as they wish. Drinking water is readily available via filtered water dispenser. Drinking water from a non-contaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. LPAs advised per Health and Safety Code 1597.16(a)(1) Lead Testing and PIN-21-21-CCP Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test. Per Written Directive 100700(c)(1) Written Directives for Lead Testing (1) For a license issued on or after July 1, 2022, initial testing results shall be received and posted within 180 days of licensure. Per Written Directive 100700(c)(1) for Lead Testing (1). For a license issued on or after July 1, 2022, initial testing results shall be received and posted within 180 days of licensure. (Continued on next page 809-C) Page 3 LPA advised applicant of licensing requirement of 35 square feet per child for indoor space; one toilet and hand washing fixture requirement for every 15 children. Outdoor areas for preschool children were free of hazards including, holes, broken glass dry grasses, and other debris that pose a fire hazard. Shade was provided by use of overhead tarp. The areas around and under high climbing equipment was cushioned with soft rubber material to absorbs falls. Playground area is enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high to protect children and to to keep them in the outdoor activity area. Any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity area shall be made inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed no bodies of water. LPA observed the following postings in a prominent, publicly accessible location in the center. LIC 613A(9/96), PUB 393 (8/02), Child Care Center Notification of Parents' Rights and LIC 610 Disaster Plan. The license shall be posted when received; applicant reminded of the requirements to ensure license number is included in all advertisements in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.861. Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration, 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 in violation. 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. (Continued on next page 809-C) Page 4 LPA reviewed with applicant 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 News letters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information regarding 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 before licensure will be considered. Corrections are due by September 24, 2025: For designated director Nora Lacayo: Criminal Record Clearance status with community care licensing and association to this facility license number For designated director Nora Lacayo: Verification of negative TB test results and measels (MMR) immunization. Final review of application packet by LPM Final licensure approval will be determined by review of the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Manager. Exit interview conducted and reviewed with facility representative, Elina Chen, and a copy of this report must be made available for public review upon request.