All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Ms. Panici that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Ms. Panici stated that they will be in a higher cabinet located in the kitchen. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in each classroom. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in each classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted on the parents board. Children will be signed in and out at in the lobby.

LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via reusable water bottles and faucet. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. Facility Representative confirmed there are no bodies of water, water features, or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 06/25/2026 by Bakersfield City Fire Prevention.

• Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

• Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

LPA observed a total of 2 sinks and 1 toilet available for infant children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 12 children.

LPA observed a total of 12 sinks and 9 toilets available for preschool children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 148 children.

LPA observed a total of 2 sinks and 2 toilets available for school age children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 30 children.

There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the office.

In the infant room(s) high chairs and feeding tables have broad-based legs, plastic seats are in good repair and trays lock onto chairs. High chairs are made of washable, moisture-resistant material. Changing tables have at least 1” padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable material. Sides of the changing table are at least 3” high and the changing table is within arm’s reach of a sink. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. There are 4 cribs that meet regulatory requirements. Crib area is separated from activity space via half wall. This barrier is at least four feet high, made of sound absorbing material and allows for supervision of napping children. Sleep logs and Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in the infant room.

Infant Outdoor Activity Space:

A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure.

Shade is provided via canopies. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the preschool playground for children ages 2 years to 12 years which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by rubber pieces. Drinking water is available via reusable water bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playgrounds to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Ms. Pancini was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

Facility will provide AM/PM snacks. Children bring lunch from home. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials.

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).

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.

LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant of the importance of checking for 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.

Applicant 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.

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.

The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:

· An updated LIC 200A and board resolution to reflect square footage (12 infant, 110 preschool, 30 school age)

· A shared outdoor activity space waiver for preschool and school age

Applicant understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Lori Panici.