Routine inspection·February 5, 2026

On 02/05/26 at 8:23 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mario Caro conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection and met with Director Diana Acosta. Present for the inspection were 10 additional staff, and 47 pre school aged children in care. The entire center was inspected for a health and safety check. Operating hours are Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. The physical plant was inspected. LPA toured the premises. Indoor space: 3 classrooms, 3 restrooms, and outdoor play yards were inspected. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Food storage areas were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack for the children. Menus were appropriately posted. Trash cans for solid waste have tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. LPA observed a working Fire extinguisher (3A-40-BC), Carbon monoxide Detector was tested and in working order. The smoke detectors are built in to the facility, were last tested on 06/26/24, and are in working order. The last disaster drill was conducted on 12/08/25 and was properly logged. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster PUB 393, Personal Rights, and Activity Schedules were observed to be posted. There are no bodies of water accessible to children in care in or around the center. There are no firearms in the facility. The last lead testing was conducted 12/16/2022 with no exceedance. LPA Caro observed laundry detergent in the Corozanes bathroom on top of the dryer area that was in reach of children. A technical violation was issued. The Director moved the detergent to a top shelf out of the reach of children. Outdoor Space: Outdoor playground was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. The play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. LPA observed toy structures and age appropriate toys and material for children. Shade is provided by way of covered areas. Drinking water is arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. File Review: Children sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. A sampling of Children and Staff files was taken for review. There was at least one Teacher with current certification in Pediatric CPR/First Aid present at the facility during inspection. Children's Roster was reviewed, and a copy obtained. On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete Mandated Reporter training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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)/ (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 Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. REPORT CONTINUES ON 809-C. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/ ction-process . 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-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. In the areas that were evaluated, no regulatory violations were observed. Exit interview conducted, report was reviewed and provided to the director Diana Acosta. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.