Pre-licensing visit·October 23, 2025

On 10/23/2025, 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 required by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Centers will be met. LPA met with applicant who requested relocation of facility #566214418. The facility will operate Monday \342\200\223 Friday 6:30AM-6:00PM and requests to provide care for 18 preschoolers age 2 years to 6 years, 8 toddlers age 18 months to 24 months and 6 infants age 6 months to 18 months. LPA met with applicant Kristina Golem and together toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. The preschool children will utilize \342\200\234Preschool Room\342\200\235, toddlers to utilize \342\200\234Toddler Room\342\200\235 and infants to utilize \342\200\234Infant Room\342\200\235. Facility maintains a total of 5 sinks and 3 toilets. LPA observed regulation postings placed in a prominent location, and facility will utilize ProCare app for purposes of signing in and out. Facility is equipped with a room to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day, with space for cot/mat, separate toilet, and sink, affords easy supervision, and not located in or near food or general toilet area. The facility was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair and must remain at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees, and visitors. Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean. All classroom furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Tables and chairs were observed to be meet the needs of the children. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age appropriate, and personal cubby space is available to children. Both the preschool classroom and toddler classroom contain a variety of activities for children, comfortable temperature, ample ventilation, and sufficient number of cots for the requested number of children. LPA observed waste receptacles to have tight fitting covers, in good repair, leakproof and rodent-proof. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children stored in the closed kitchen. LPA observed first aid kits. Per applicant, no firearms or ammunition are present on property. Infant classrooms contain soft flooring, and manipulatives are available for children and ample ventilation. Infant napping area is separated from play space in its\342\200\231 own room with no door. LPA observed sitting area for staff to allow for observation. LPA observed regulation cribs, tight fit sheets, space between cribs for room to walk around and do not hinder the entrance and exit. LPA advised applicant must always adhere to Safe Sleep Regulations including 15-minute recorded sleep logs. LPA observed one outdoor play yard. Play area provides ample shade, age-appropriate toys and equipment and structures, and soft material to absorb falls. Per regulation there shall be 75 square feet of outdoor space, and no commingling may exist between age groups, the applicant will submit an outdoor waiver request. Parents will provide lunch, and facility will provide AM/PM snacks and filtered water available. LPA observed kitchen to be clean, free of rodents or pests and in good working order. Ventura County Fire Inspector Richard Martinez conducted fire inspection in tandem with LPA. 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. Applicant 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. 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. Preschool room measures 580.12 sq. ft. which will not accommodate applicants\342\200\231 request for 18 preschoolers. Toddler room measures 280.53 sq. ft. which will accommodate applicants\342\200\231 request for 8 toddlers. Infant room measures 219.00 sq. ft. which will accommodate applicants\342\200\231 request for 6 infants. Outdoor play area measures 910.00 sq. ft., which will not accommodate applicants\342\200\231 request for 32 children. Applicant to submit outdoor waiver. License pending: Area behind and to the side of large fort to have 4 foot barriers installed, add infant play room gate, add infant changing table, service fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detectors to be installed properly (per inspector) and final fire approval. An exit interview conducted with applicant Kristina Golem, copy of report to be emailed. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT TO REMAIN POSTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION FOR 30 DAYS.