Routine inspection·March 5, 2026

On March 5, 2026, at 1:30pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Randy Miranda arrived unannounced for an annual inspection for compliance to health and safety for children in care and met with Director Briana Abreu. Present for the inspection was the site director, thirteen teachers, one teacher’s aide, and 81 pre-school-age children in care. The center currently operates Monday through Friday from 7:30am – 6:00pm. Ages served range from 18 months to 1 st grade entry. No more than 12 of whom may participate in toddler program in C7. Preschoolers occupy rooms C2 – C6. The total capacity is 123. The school operates on the Neighborhood Church of Castro Valley grounds. The classrooms are the Kind Kittens (C2), Lovable Ladybugs (C3), Fabulous Frogs (C4), Playful Puppies (C5), Bouncing Bears (C6), & Loving Lambs (C7). The facility is clean, well-organized, and equipped with ample age-appropriate furnishings and equipment. Hazardous items and toxins are securely stored in a locked cabinet. There are no bodies of water accessible to children in care. Classrooms are equipped with trash cans that have tight-fitting lids for the disposal of solid waste. Facility has separate staff and child designated bathrooms. Toilets and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children can reach the sinks, toilets, and supplies. All required postings were appropriately displayed on the walls, including the License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, Notification of Parents’ Rights, Personal Rights, Child Seatbelt Laws, menus, and daily activity schedules. 2A10BC and 3A40BC fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility and last inspection of the fire systems was on 11/05/2025. A carbon monoxide detector, tested and functioning, is located centrally in the facility. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in each classroom were not tested due to being wired to the fire department. Disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months; an earthquake/fire drill was conducted on 2/25/2026. Heating and ventilation in the classroom are acceptable. Outdoor play activities take place in a fenced playground area outside of the preschool. The playground includes play structures with sand and tan bark surfacing to help reduce injuries from falls. The play structure is sturdy, safe for children to use. Ample shade is provided by building eaves and overhead tarps. Fresh drinking water is readily available, and teachers provide continuous supervision. The center provides snacks, and children bring their lunches from home. Dry goods and canned foods were reviewed, and all items were within their expiration dates. Children’s records and staff files were reviewed and found to be in good order. The facility has children who require prescription medication, and the IMS plan, along with the original prescription, was attached to the epinephrine auto-injector and other medications. Staff CPR/1 st Aid and Mandated Reporter Certificates are current. Site Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. 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 childcare 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). Children bring their own water bottles, and the school also provides filtered water to children. Lead testing is complete and documented. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Effective August 1, 2003, California Law requires Child Care Licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child’s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 business days. Site Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. 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 . There were no citations issued during today’s inspection. This report will remain on file for three years. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with site director, Briana Abreu.