Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 10/28/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Andrea Medlin and Nathan Garcia met with applicant representative, Irina "Shu" Yang, and facility director, Tingting Liu. The purpose of the visit was a 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 child care center application for total capacity of 48 children: 16 toddlers (ages 18 - 24 months); and 32 preschool aged children (age 2 years - 5.5 years old) in the following areas/classrooms: preschool area A (ages 2 years - 5.5 years old), preschool area B (ages 2 years - 5.5 years old), preschool area C (ages 2 years - 5.5 years old); toddler area (18 months -24 months age) The childcare center will operate Monday - Friday 8:30AM-3:30PM. The fire safety inspection was conducted and approved on 10/15/2025 by Central County Fire Department.
LPAs toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. The facility has a total of 5 areas for children, three preschool areas, library, one toddler area, reception area, transitional room to outdoor area, and outdoor play area.
Preschool Classroom measurements are:
The indoor total measurements contain a total of 1523.4 square feet which will accommodate applicant's request for 32 preschool children.
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Preschool Outdoor measurements are:
The outdoor total measurements contain a total of 1296.58 square feet, which will accommodate applicant\342\200\231s request for 32 preschool children.
Toddler Classroom measurements are
:
The Indoor total measurements contain a total of 777.24 square feet, which will accommodate applicant's request for 16 toddlers.
Toddler Outdoor Play measurements are:
Outdoor total measurements contain a total of 1296.58 square feet, which will accommodate applicant\342\200\231s request for 16 toddlers.
LPAs observed all classrooms to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. The 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. LPAs observed no fireplace or open-faced heaters. LPA observed fully charged fire extinguishers that met minimum requirements, carbon monoxide, and smoke detectors in the facility. There are a sufficient amount of chairs, tables, cubbies, napping cots, 1 toilet, 1 sink available for children; separate staff bathroom is designated and available. LPAs observed cubbies/hooks at the entry of the facility, applicant stated that these cubbies will store children\342\200\231s lunches and water bottles. Parent's will provide napping supplies, i.e. blankets, etc and they will be stored in a separate area with diapers, and wipes, and whatever else is needed. Per applicant potty training will be at the full discretion of parental decision based off child\342\200\231s readiness. Staff will have a separate bathroom on the property that can be utilized by sick children if needed. Sick children will be isolated in either the front office area or a vacant classroom of the facility. LPA observed that items that may pose a danger to children were stored in a locked areas and inaccessible to children. LPA observed containers with tight-fitting lids for the disposal of solid waste. LPA advised that applicant maintains first-aid supplies in a location accessible to staff but inaccessible to children.
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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. The facility is equipped with central heating to provide and maintain a comfortable temperature for children at all times. Per applicant representative, the facility will be provide a morning and afternoon snack; parents/legal guardians will provide lunch 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 as they wish. Drinking water is readily available via filtered water dispenser. Any area used for food preparation shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; applicant was advised that measures shall be taken to keep kitchen areas free of rodents and other vermin.
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.
The facility provides snacks; a menu is posted; parents have the option to bring 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 as they wish. Drinking water is readily available for the children via their own water bottle.
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.
LPAs 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.
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Outdoor areas for preschool and toddler children were free of hazards including, holes, broken glass dry grasses, that pose a fire hazard. Shade is provided by an overhead tarp The areas around and under high climbing equipment had cushioned with artificial turf material to absorbs falls. The playground is enclosed by a fence 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. LPAs observed no bodies of water.
LPAs 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.
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LPAs 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 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.
The following was received during the licensing visit today:
Mandated Child Abuse Reporter training (AB1207) for director TingTing Liu (exp 7/20/2027)
The following corrections are needed before licensure will be considered. Corrections are due by November 28, 2025:
Revised Child Care Center Application (LIC200A) indicating capacity limits of: 5 toddlers; 10 preschool
Revised fire clearance (STD 850) with updated reduced capacity numbers
Child Care Center Application Orientation certificate (Component one) for applicant (Irina "Shu" Yang)
Cover for the outdoor exposed pipe faucet
Outdoor scheduled rotation use for toddlers and preschool (each age component separately
Gated separation to keep the preschool age component separate from toddler.
Final licensure approval will be determined by review by the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Manager.
Exit interview conducted and reviewed with facility representative, Irina "Shu" Yang, and a copy of this report must be made available for public review upon request.