Pre-licensing visit·August 28, 2025

A prelicensing inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), J. Snow. LPA met with facility representative Susan Allen & Stephanie Chandler. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for # (45 children; capacity reduced at visit to the following due to lack of square footage ). Application processed for 24 preschool , age 2-6 children in Building A (Bethel Church) room #103. The facility is located on Bethel Christian School grounds. The indoor and outdoor activity spaces were toured, and the facility sketch was verified. There is no kitchen to store/prepare meals. Children will nap on mats in the classroom. The isolation area for sick children will be located in the office. The outdoor play area is fully fenced. The children will be escorted through the school play ground into to the preschool playground which will be shared with kindergarten children from the school. There is a play structure with slide for children to play on and adequate cushioning underneath. There is no pool, spa, pond, fountain, or any other body of water on the premises. The poisons are locked in janitors closet. There is safe and age appropriate furniture, toys, and play equipment available for children. A capacity worksheet was completed during the visit. The inside, room square footage measured 1008 sqft. Children have exclusive access to 1 toilet & 1 sink in the classroom & an additional shared bathroom with 8 toilet stalls & 4 sinks. The outside, yard square footage measured 4,644 sqft. Based on above, which was NOT sufficient requiring a reduction in the requested capacity during todays inspection. The following items need to be completed within 30 days and prior to the granting the license for 24 preschool children in room #103: 1. Proof of age of the climbing equipment. 2. Carbon monoxide detector- send photo 3. The fire clearance will be reordered at the updated capacity- please follow up with them (will not hold up the license while in process) 4. Yard waiver update (see email today for details) 5. Bathroom waiver update (see email today for details) 6. Please request a director exception (see email today for details. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. 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). Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers: Susan Allen & Stephanie Chandler 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. APPLICANT KNOWS PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS WILL NEED IMS: 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 WILL WAIT UNTIL FACILITY OPENS TO DETERMINE IMS NEEDS: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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 Review of records to be maintained - Child Care Centers: LPA reviewed with Susan Allen & Stephanie Chandler 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. MyChildCarePlan.org--Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Home: Susan Allen & Stephanie Chandler 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. Notice of Site Visit for licensed facilities only - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: A notice of site visit was given to Susan Allen & Stephanie Chandler and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit Interview - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, licensee, or facility representative, Susan Allen & Stephanie Chandler. Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: 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. 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