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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371707
Report Date: 12/20/2024
Date Signed: 12/20/2024 02:02:28 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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:APPLIEDKIDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
304371707
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
LETICIA NOYESFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:30281 ESPERANZATELEPHONE:
(949) 713-8280
CITY:RANCHO SANTA MARGARISTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92688
CAPACITY: 60TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 60CENSUS: 9DATE:
12/20/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Director Letcia NoyesTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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On 12/20/2024 at 9:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Romy Castanon conducted an unannounced prelicesing inspection to decrease the facility’s infant capacity and add a preschool component. This is a single license conversion. The existing license number (304371620) will be consolidated with the new assigned license number (304371707). Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant/Director Letcia Noyes. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 16 preschool children ages 2.5 – 6 years old in Room 6 (1170), 24 infants ages 3 months – 24 months in Rooms 1, 2, 3 (1190, 1196, 1212) and 20 toddler children ages 18 – 36 months in Rooms 4 and 5 (1224 and 1228). Facility also utilizes their “Piazza”, indoor skyline area as an outdoor area and “Nap Room” (Room 1164). Two updated waiver requests have been submitted for use of Piazza Room. There was a total of 6 staff, 9 children present. Hours of operation will be Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm.

All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Director 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, Director stated that they are located in a locked and labeled cabinet in each classroom. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in in a labeled and locked cabinet of every classroom as well. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site and was tested in Room 6 (1170). All required licensing documents were observed posted at the facility’s front entrance. Children will be signed in and out electronically at the front desk.

LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 5517.65 square feet per report dated 05/03/2023, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 60 children. 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 filtered water fountains and children bring their own water bottles. (Continue to page 2)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Romelia M Castanon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/20/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: APPLIEDKIDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371707
VISIT DATE: 12/20/2024
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LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 11/19/2024.

Low feeding chairs (Meal Time Chair) have broad-based legs, plastic seats and are in good repair. The low feeding chairs have trays lock onto the armrest and 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. Cribs meet regulatory requirements. Crib area is separated from activity space via pony wall (Room 1) and wood/plexiglass divider (Room 2). The barriers are at least four feet high, made of sound absorbing material and allows for supervision of napping children. Sleep logs are completed via electronic application that can be printed on paper if needed. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in a binder located in the teacher’s cabinet.

There is at least one potty chair or toilet for every five infants. LPA observed a total of 20 sinks and 8 toilets available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 60 children. There are two separate staff restrooms equipped with 3 toilets and 4 sinks. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the Director’s office and lobby staff restroom.

Facility will provide morning and afternoon snacks. The food prep area currently includes two refrigerators, a sink, a dishwasher, toaster oven and microwave. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via key card entry.



The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. The cinderblock wall is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 1,820 square feet, per report dated 05/03/2023, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via two large canopies. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There are no tall climbing structures on the playground. There is artificial turf and Pour & Play throughout. There is access to an adjacent restroom with a toilet, sink and changing table. Drinking water is available via filtered water fountain/dispenser. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.
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). (Continue to page 3)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Romelia M Castanon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2024
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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: APPLIEDKIDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371707
VISIT DATE: 12/20/2024
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(Page 3) 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.
This facility provides 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 reviewed with Director 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 Director 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 Director 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.
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.

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:

1. A full review of application and any additional documentation requested after review.


Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Applicant/Director Letcia Noyes who understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied. (End of Report)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Romelia M Castanon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2024
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