All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Ms. Gonzalez 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. Gonzalez stated that they will be in a higher cabinet located in the nurse’s office. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in the classrooms. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in the classrooms. All required licensing documents were observed posted at the entrance of each classroom. Children will be signed in and out in front of each classroom..

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 water fountains. 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 06/09/2026 by Kings County Fire Department.

Preschool Indoor Activity Space:

The total indoor activity space measures 2,161 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 30 preschool children.

• 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.

The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Chain link fencing is at least four feet high. The facility does not have exclusive use of the playground area. The facility will be sharing the playground with the TK/Kindergarten and First grade classrooms.

Preschool Outdoor Activity Space:

The total outdoor activity space measures 11,007 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 30 preschool children.

Shade is provided via play structure canopies. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children ages 2 years to 5 years which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by rubber pour. Drinking water is available via filtered water stations. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Ms. Gonzales was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

Facility will provide breakfast, lunch, and AM/PM snacks. The elementary school cafeteria prepares all meals and deliver meals to the classrooms.

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.

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:

· Shared outdoor waiver needs to be approved prior to licensure.

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 Patricia Gonzalez.