Pre-licensing visit·May 21, 2025

On May 21, 2025, Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) and Licensing Program Manager (LPM), Jaelyn Agbayani and Deborah Lowe conducted an announced follow up Pre-Licensing inspection for a New License. An initial pre-licensing inspection visit was conducted on April 10, 2025 with LPAs Jaelyn Agbayani and Jaime Snow. Upon arrival, LPA and LPM met with Applicant Representative Monika Verma and infant teacher Sabrina Oldani. The purpose of the visit was an announced follow-up prelicensing 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. LPA and LPM toured the facility to conduct follow up inspection to confirm that applicant Monika Verma was able to correct all necessary items from the initial inspection. Indoor/Children’s Area: LPA and LPM observed all classrooms 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. The isolation room for children will be located in the office. Any child isolated due to sickness/illness/etc will be using the staff/adult restroom. 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 6 highchairs and informed applicant representative that 1 highchair may be taken away due to the fire marshal only approving for a max of 5 infants. Report continued on LIC 809-C. Page 2 continuation from LIC 809 LPAs observed at the initial inspection that there were no containers with tight-fitting lids for the disposal of solid wastes. At today's inspection, LPA and LPM observed that applicant was able to correct this by placing a container with tight-fitting lids for the disposal of solid wastes in the bathroom. LPAs observed at the initial inspection that the infant changing table was not within arm’s reach to the sink. LPAs also observed at the initial inspection that the infant changing table did not meet title 22 regulation 101439(h) that the infant changing table must contain raised sides at least three inches high. At today’s inspection, LPA and LPM observed that the applicant was able to correct this initial correction by placing the changing table to be within arm’s reach to the sink as well as ensure that the infant changing table contained raised sides to at least three inches high to meet standard regulation 101439(h). LPAs also observed at the initial inspection that there was no lock on the janitor’s closet to ensure inaccessibility to poisons. LPAs also observed at the initial inspection that kitchen gates needed to be installed due to applicant stating that the kitchen is considered as an off limits area for the children. LPA and LPM observed at today’s inspection that applicant was able to correct this by installing a lock on the janitors closet door as well as install kitchen gates to ensure inaccessibility of the off limits area for the children in care. Outdoor Children’s Area: At the initial inspection, LPAs observed and discussed with applicant that a swing set with anchoring needed to be set in place if applicant intended to have a swing set. LPA and LPM have observed and confirmed that the applicant was able to install and anchor the desired and age appropriate swing set. Along with this, the applicant was required to provide the manufacturer’s label for the play structure to confirm age appropriateness at the inspection. At today’s inspection, LPA and LPM were able to confirm that the play structure was age appropriate through manufacturer’s label submitted by applicant representative. LPA and LPM discussed with applicant representative to ensure that staff maintain cleanliness continually throughout the play structures to avoid continual build up of spider webs. LPM observed white discoloration in the potential sandbox/garden box. Applicant representative informed LPM that the white discoloration may have been paint from the room that the contractor’s dropped. LPM informed applicant to ask contractor if the white discoloration could be removed from the area. Report continued on LIC 809-C. Page 3 continued from LIC 809-C. LPAs observed at the initial inspection for applicant to install proper cushioning for the outdoor area as well. At today's inspection, LPA and LPM were able to confirm through observation that the applicant has fulfilled this correction by installing proper pea gravel cushioning. Additionally, at the initial inspection it was required by the LPAs that applicant install shade structure for infant play yard. At today’s inspection, LPA and LPM observed that applicant was able to fix this correction by installing the proper shading structure for the infant play yard. Application Corrections: Ultimately, LPA can confirm that applicant was able to correct all needed documentation for application purposes and application is pending review with LPM. LPA has also received a waiver request for the shared outdoor space for the preschool and school age component and has sent the waiver request for review to LPM. The following requirement must be completed before licensure will be considered: 1. Approval of waiver for shared outdoor space use for preschool and school age component. 2. A picture indicating fourth crib setup is complete 3. A picture indicating the school age bathroom door is fully enclosed for privacy. 4. Applicant representative will send LPA the link for swing set/play structure manufacturer label to confirm age appropriateness. An exit interview was conducted with applicant representative, Monika Verma. This report was provided to applicant representative. Appeal rights were provided to applicant representative. Final license determination will be made upon review by Licensing Program Manager.