Routine inspection·February 19, 2026

On February 19th, 2026 at approximately 9:10am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) April Wright arrived for an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and met with Center Director Emily Roesler. Present during the inspection were eleven (11) preschool age children and three (3) fingerprint cleared staff personnel. The facility is in ratio today. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:15am - 5:30pm. CLASSROOM(s): Center has a total of 5 classrooms that are in use. Each classroom has adequate play and learning materials available. Classroom floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair as observed by the LPA. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting for safety and comfort. Temperature is comfortable in classroom and set at CCLD regulations. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child in each classroom. The isolation area for sick children is the director's office on the second level of facility which away from other children in care. LPA observed and Center Director confirmed that there are no toxins, medicines, cleaning products or hazardous materials visible during today's inspection and were made inaccessible to children in care. The center has working carbon monoxide detectors, pull down fire alarm system, working telephone, and 2 fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers. At least one person, opener/closer, is trained in CPR/First aid is present when children are at the facility. LPA observed and Center Director confirmed that there are no pets, firearms or weapons of any kind located in the facility or on the premises. BATHROOMS: All children's and staff bathrooms are in good sanitary condition as visually observed by the LPA. All sinks, faucets and toilets are in safe operating condition with supplies (soap, paper towels) available to children and staff. Children's bathroom's are separate from staff bathrooms. See LIC809C for continuance. FOOD SERVICE: All food and snacks are provided by the families of children in care. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair as observed by the LPA. Facility has a kitchen area with a refrigerator that children have no access. LPA observed the kitchen area to be neat and orderly as well as free of any evidence of rodents, vermin or insects. OUTDOOR PLAY AREA S: Play Yard is completely fenced and free of visual damage or hazards as observed by the LPA. All structures are anchored for stability foam cushioning and wood chips to absorb falls. All toys and structures are age appropriate and visually observed by the LPA to be free of damage, hazards or defects. There is a canopy that provides shade to children while at play. LPA observed and Center Director confirmed that there are no pools, hot tubs or any bodies of water present at the facility or on the premises. RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Upon record review of staff files, it was observed that S3 does not have a valid or eligible fingerprint clearance per the Guardian system as of 2/19/2026. Six (6) children's files and four (4) staff files were reviewed including the director's file. All staff files have required health screening and Employee Rights and all children files contain Identification & Emergency, Personal Rights, and Medical Consent forms. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. Mandated Reporter Training and CPR/First Aid certificates for all staff were reviewed and are up to date. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedures. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months with the last one conducted on 1/8/2026. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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-carecenters/ . Center 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. See LIC809 C for continuance. 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 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 verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . PIN 22-05-CCP. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Center Director 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 Center 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. 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 . Center 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. A Type A violation was cited during todays inspection and cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Health and Safety Code 1596.871(c)(1)(A) , Title 22, Division 6, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 03.4 California Child Day Care Act, Article 02. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing. LPA provided LIC9224 Center Director to give to current families by 2/ and all new families for 12 months, effective 2/19/2026. This report must remain on file for three years. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Center Director Emily Roesler.