Pre-licensing visit·May 28, 2025

On 5/28/25, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Harsimran Kaur, Janette Cruz and Jaime Gonzalez met with Jia Yi, Applicant representative. The purpose of the visit was an announced 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 total of 90 children consisting of 68 preschool children ages 2 years to entry to first grade in classrooms 3,4,5,6, 14 toddlers ages 18 - 36 months in room #2 and 8 infants ages 6 weeks to 24 months in classroom #1. The childcare center will operate Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 7:00 PM. The fire clearance was approved on 05/19/2025. There are no children present at the facility during today's inspection. LPAs toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. The facility has a total of 6 classrooms designated for each component. Preschool Classroom measurements are : The Indoor total measurements contain a total of {2407.21} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 68 preschool children. Toddler Classroom measurements are : The Indoor total measurements contain a total of {496.39} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 14 toddler children. Infant Classroom measurements are: The Indoor total measurements contain a total of {314.55} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 8 infant children. Preschool/toddler shared Outdoor Play measurements are: Outdoor total measurements contain a total of {2082.28} square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for preschool children. Infant outdoor Classroom measurements are: The Indoor total measurements contain a total of {370.78} square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 8 infant children. Applicant stated that toddlers will be sharing the preschool playground, Applicant will submit a waiver for shared playground use. LPAs observed all classrooms to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Facility is located in a building with two floors. The facility will only be licensed to operate in six classrooms located on the first floor. The applicant stated that the second floor will remain inaccessible to children at all times and will be used solely for staff and storage purposes. LPAs observed an open deck area on the second floor. 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. LPAs observed no fireplace or open face heaters. LPAs observed fully charged fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the facility. There are 86 chairs, 12 tables, 97 cubbies, 54 cots, 7 toilets, 9 sinks, 6 cribs and 2 changing table available for the preschool, toddlers and infants . Staff have separate bathroom located at the second floor that can be utilized by sick children if needed. Sick children will be isolated in the office area of the facility. LPAs observed that items that may pose a danger to children were stored in locked storage rooms inaccessible to children. LPAs observed containers with tight-fitting lids for the disposal of solid wastes. LPAs advised that Applicant maintains first-aid supplies in a location accessible to staff but inaccessible to children. LPAs observed infant changing table within arms reach to the sink. Applicant stated that parents will provide food and milk bottles for infants. LPAs advised Applicant that as per Title 22 regulations, bottles and dishes provided by authorized representatives shall be rinsed and returned to authorized representatives for sanitizing at the end of each day. A child who is between 18 months and 36 months of age may participate in the toddler program with written permission from the child's authorized representative. No child in the toddler program shall be placed in the preschool program before the age of 30 months without written permission from the child's authorized representative. Lunch are provided by parents. Snacks are prepared at the facility. 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 water dispenser from filtered water source. Outdoor area for preschool, toddler and infant children were free of hazards including, holes, broken glass dry grasses, and other debris that pose a fire hazard. Shade was provided by trees. The areas around and under high climbing equipment had cushioned with material (poured rubber) that absorb falls. LPAs observed playground equipment were securely anchored to the ground. The playground is enclosed by a fence at least four feet high to protect children and 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 a landscape playspace adjacent to the preschool yard with uneven ground, which may pose a tripping or falling hazard to children. The Applicant stated that the uneven areas will be filled with tanbark to level the surface and ensure child safety. 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. 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 . 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. LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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. LPAs 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. LPAs reviewed with the Applicant 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. The following corrections are needed before a licensure will be considered. 1. Approval of outdoor shared playground space waivers for all components (must include facility's plan to set up the playground to make preschool climbing equipment inaccessible to toddlers). 2. Proof of uneven areas at the playground will be filled with tanbark to level the surface and ensure child safety. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of appeal rights and this report was provided to the Applicant Representative, Jia Yi. Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager.