Pre-licensing visit·August 11, 2025

On August 11 th , 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rosie Breault conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection at the above-mentioned facility to ensure that health, safety, and personal rights as requires by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Centers will be met. An application was received for a relocation change of facility # 566211192 which will result in the conversion to a single facility license. The applicant requested to provide care for 24 preschoolers 2 to 5 years of age. The facility will operate a half day program with full licensed hours of operation Monday \342\200\223 Friday 8:00am \342\200\223 3:00pm. At the time of the inspection, there were 0 children present. Facility is located on the grounds of Pleasant Valley Elementary School of Engineering and Arts. LPA met with director Stephanie Lawson and together toured and measured the on-limits areas and classroom located at the facility. Preschool children will utilize modular Room #23, and the facility maintains a total of 2 toilets and 3 sinks. Facility provides snacks via nutrition program and water available via filling station and children will provide personal water bottles. LPA observed regulation postings placed in a prominent location at the entrance of the school office, and facility will utilize Learning Genie app for purposes of signing in and out (LPA observed QIR code). Facility is equipped with a room to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day, with space for mat. In addition, LPA was introduced to the facility's health technician (medical professional) who is on site during all hours of operation. LPA observed the floor of the classroom to have a surface that is carpeted, safe, clean, and tables and chairs were observed to meet the needs of the children. The classroom contains a variety of activities for children, individual cubby space for children\342\200\231s belongings, comfortable temperature, ample ventilation, air conditioning, and mat(s) available in the event a child in the program would like to rest. LPA advised the director, the facility must remain clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair always to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees, and visitors. LPA observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children to be elevated and inaccessible to children. Carbon monoxide detector present and functioning at the time of the inspection, and fire extinguisher last serviced on 2/11/2025. Per director, no firearms or ammunition are present on property. Children will utilize 1 yard designated for preschoolers. Play area provides shade, age-appropriate toys and equipment, soft material to absorb falls, and LPA tested playground structures and at the time of the inspection observed to be securely anchored to the ground. The play yard is enclosed by regulation 4-foot height fencing. Per director, no bodies of water are present on the property. Ventura County Fire Department cleared the facility for Room #23 use only on 08/05/2025. Drinking water from a non contaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. LPA 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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. Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Preschool classroom measures 1277.89 sq. ft. The preschool outdoor play area measures 4412.94 sq. ft., which will accommodate applicants\342\200\231 request for 24 preschoolers. An exit interview conducted with director Stephanie Lawson, copy of report emailed. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT EMAILED AND TO REMAIN POSTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION FOR 30 DAYS.