Pre-licensing visit·January 23, 2026

Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alecia Sifuentes and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lauren Scott met with Licensee Representative (LR)/Director Jennifer Heath for the purpose of a change of components served prelicensing inspection. The facility is currently licensed under facility number 573610796; therefore, the facility is being converted to a single license child care center. LR requests to add a toddler component for 48 toddlers ages 18-36 months and a preschool component for 30 preschool children ages 2-6 years for a total capacity of 78. LR previously requested a total capacity of 65. The program currently operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The facility provides morning snack and afternoon snack. LPA reviewed with Director 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. Entrance Checklist was provided to the Director. LPA 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-andresources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director of the importance of checking for and removing 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. Report continues on LIC809-C page 2. Page 2. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is one toddler classroom located in the Sunshine Room and one preschool classroom located in the Redwood Room. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, chairs, cubbies, and napping cots. There is a first aid kit located in each classroom in the cabinets. Medications will be stored in the first aid cabinet. LPA observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Director stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Director stated there will be a water dispenser and water bottles available in the classroom. LPA observed a dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the classrooms. LPA observed an electronic sign-in/sign-out system LPA measured the toddler classroom. The total classroom space contains a total of 1,699 square feet, which will accommodate LR's request for 48 toddlers. LPA observed five sinks, three toilets, and one urinal. LPA measured the preschool classroom. The total classroom space contains a total of 1,458 square feet, which will accommodate LR\342\200\231s request for 30 preschool children. LPA observed four sinks and two toilets for the preschool children. There is a separate private restroom for the staff located in the office building. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the director's office and will use the staff restroom, if necessary. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are two outdoor areas on the property, Toddler Yard and Preschool Yard. The toddler outdoor play area is fenced with a chain link fence that is at least four feet tall. LPA observed two play structures on the toddler yard which does not include a safety label. LPA informed Director that the children cannot utilize the play structure until the approved age range is confirmed. The preschool outdoor play area is located in the middle court yard where the building is fully fenced within with a wrought iron/wood fence that is at least four feet tall. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are shaded areas supplied by shade sails, overhang, and tress. Report continues on LIC809-C page 3. Page 3. LPA measured the toddler outdoor activity space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 5,876 square feet, which will accommodate LR's request for 48 toddlers. LPA measured the preschool outdoor activity space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 8,023 square feet, which will accommodate LR\342\200\231s request for 30 preschool children. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). 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 . LPA discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. LPA discussed with Director any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days. Director 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 child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Report continues on LIC809-C page 4. Page 4. 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. 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.). LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information ( https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ). Facility lead tested in 2022 and is not scheduled to retest until 2027. 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/communitycare-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the LR/Director Jennifer Heath. The following item is required before a license will be issued: 1. Amended granted fire clearance (STD850).