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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 015700699
Report Date: 03/26/2026
Date Signed: 03/26/2026 12:17:13 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL PLEASANTONFACILITY NUMBER:
015700699
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SELENE SIQI LIFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:5729-5733 OWENS DRIVETELEPHONE:
(925) 544-3002
CITY:PLEASANTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94588
CAPACITY: 120TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 120CENSUS: 0DATE:
03/26/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Helena Geng, Zhen Zhen LiTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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Centralized Applicant Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alecia Sifuentes and met with Licensee Representatives Helena Geng and Zhen Zhen Li for the purpose of a prelicensing inspection. Applicant requests an infant component for 48 infants ages 0-24 months, a toddler component for 24 toddlers ages 18-36 months, and a preschool component for 48 preschool children ages 2-6 years for a total capacity of 120. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The fire clearance was granted and received on 11/14/2025. The facility will be providing morning snack, lunch, and afternoons. Parents will provide formula, breast milk, and baby food for their children.

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. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant.

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-andresources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant 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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Alecia Sifuentes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/26/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • 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.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL PLEASANTON
FACILITY NUMBER: 015700699
VISIT DATE: 03/26/2026
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INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:
There are two infant classrooms (Rooms #4 and #5) located in Building 5729 and one toddler classroom (Room #3) and two preschool classrooms (Rooms #1 and #2) located in Building 5733. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, chairs, high chairs, cubbies, and napping cots. LPA observed six cribs located in the crib room in Room #4. There is a first aid kit located in each classroom emergency backpack. Medications will be stored in the classroom cabinet. LPA observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Applicant stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Applicant stated there will be a water pitcher and cups available in the classroom. LPA observed a dual smoke and functional carbon monoxide detector in each building. LPA observed an electronic sign-in/sign-out system.

LPA measured the infant classrooms. The total classroom space contains a total of 1,839 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 48 infants. LPA observed four sinks, two being within arm's reach of a changing table and two toilets for the infants. LPA measured the toddler classroom. The total classroom space contains a total of 915 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 24 toddlers. LPA observed two sinks and two toilets for the toddlers. LPA measured the preschool classrooms. The total classroom space contains a total of 1,762 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 48 preschool children. LPA observed six sinks and four toilets for the preschool children. There is a separate private restroom for the staff located in the staff breakroom as well as two additional restrooms in the toddler/preschool building. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the office and will use the staff restroom, if necessary.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:
There are two outdoor areas on the property, Infant Play Yard and Preschool Play Yard. Applicant has requested a Shared Outdoor Space Waiver for the toddler component to utilize the Infant Play Yard due to the toddlers having no designated outdoor activity space. The outdoor play areas are fenced with a wooden/wrought iron fence that is at least four feet tall. There is an additional gate separating the infant yard from the preschool yard. LPA observed a play structure on the infant yard which is designated for children 6-23 months. LPA observed a play structure on the preschool yard which is designated for children 2-12 years. Both structures are cushions with layered artificial grass. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are shaded areas supplied by building overhangs and trees.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Alecia Sifuentes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL PLEASANTON
FACILITY NUMBER: 015700699
VISIT DATE: 03/26/2026
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LPA measured the infant outdoor activity space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 1,819 square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant's request for 48 infants. The outdoor activity space will only accommodate 24 infants. Applicant has requested an Insufficient Outdoor Space Waiver for the infant component to conduct two outdoor rotations. LPA measured the preschool outdoor activity space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 3,606 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 48 preschool children. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024).

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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 Applicant 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.

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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Alecia Sifuentes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL PLEASANTON
FACILITY NUMBER: 015700699
VISIT DATE: 03/26/2026
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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.

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 applicant 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). Applicant informed LPA that the building finished construction December 15, 2025, therefore lead testing is not needed.

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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Alecia Sifuentes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL PLEASANTON
FACILITY NUMBER: 015700699
VISIT DATE: 03/26/2026
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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Representative Helena Geng.

The following items are required before a license will be issued:

1. Pending LPA review of Director packet.

2. Pending Shared and Insufficient Outdoor Activity Space Waiver review.

3. Submission of waiver request for one single license under two addresses.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Alecia Sifuentes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
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