Routine inspection·April 24, 2026

On April 24, 2026, at 7:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Randy Miranda arrived unannounced for an annual Health and Safety compliance inspection and was greeted by Teacher Raquel Torres. Thirty minutes after the LPA’s arrival, Site Director Vicki Vares joined the inspection process. Present for the inspection was the site director, 10 staff members, and 94 children in care (85 preschoolers and 9 toddler age). The facility currently operates 6:30am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday in 5 classrooms (Busting Beavers, Busy Bunnies, Little Foxes, Ringtailed Raccoons, & Honey Bears). Licensure: Ages 18 months to first grade entry, including a maximum of 12 toddlers ages 18 months to 30 months in toddler option room. Subject to conditions of waiver to be posted. Total capacity is 127. 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, daily activity schedules, and lead testing results. The facility has five classrooms. The environment is clean, well-organized, and equipped with ample age-appropriate furnishings and materials. All surfaces, including floors and countertops, are clean and free of toxins. Hazardous items are stored out of children’s reach. No bodies of water are accessible to children. The facility provides snacks, and menus are appropriately posted throughout the site. All snack foods reviewed were unexpired. The food preparation area is clean, adequately equipped, and free of hazardous materials. The snack menu is posted one week in advance, dated, and available for review. The facility operates a Toddler Component (Busy Bunnies Room) under the preschool license, requiring compliance with all infant-related regulations for children 18 to 24 months old. A separate indoor activity space is designated for the toddler program. Age-appropriate toys, equipment, and supplies for this age group are available. Changing tables were inspected, and 15-minute sleep logs for napping infants were reviewed. The facility has fully charge 3A40BC fire extinguishers located in each classroom. The last annual inspection was completed on August 5, 2025 by Assured Fire Extinguisher Service. All smoke detectors are wired to the local fire department. Carbon monoxide detector were tested and found in good working order. Heating and ventilation in the classrooms are adequate. Fire and earthquake drills are conducted monthly, with the last drill completed on March 18, 2026 and April 15, 2026. The playground is enclosed by a 6-foot privacy fence. The play structures are sturdy, and all equipment observed was in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or protruding parts. Appropriate cushioning material is in place beneath and around high climbing equipment. Water is readily available, and children may also bring bottled water. Shade is provided in the outdoor area, and supervision and ratios are maintained when children are outside. Children’s restrooms are equipped with sufficient soap and paper towels. A separate adult bathroom is available for staff. Sign-in and sign-out are completed electronically through Procare and all children present were properly signed in. Classrooms contain trash cans with tight-fitting lids for solid-waste disposal. The facility’s Incidental Medical Services (IMS) Plan was incomplete for children who require prescription medication. Medications reviewed were properly stored and unexpired. Children’s files were reviewed and found to be complete and in good order. Staff files were also reviewed and found to be complete and in good order. 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 . One citation was issued during today’s inspection. Please see LIC809 – D. 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, Vicki Vares.