Routine inspection·November 5, 2025

On November 5, 2025, at 2:11pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Randy Miranda arrived unannounced for an annual inspection for compliance to Health and Safety. LPA was greeted by Center Director Hua-Hsin (Cynthia) Wan and was granted entry into the facility. Present during the inspection were the center director, center director\342\200\231s spouse (teacher\342\200\231s aide), and one (1) preschool children in care. The hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. The facility is a converted older home adapted for use as a child daycare center. It is equipped with heating and ventilation systems to ensure comfort. The layout includes six rooms: two playrooms, an arts and crafts room, a snack room, a group music room, and a small office. Additionally, there is a designated food preparation area that is off-limits to children. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace located in the playroom near the main entrance, which has been made inaccessible to children in care. The outdoor area includes a pull-through driveway designated for child drop-off and pick-up. Swinging gates are closed and locked when children enter the gated playground located at the rear of the facility on the west side. The playground is enclosed by a 6-foot privacy fence. All play equipment is in safe condition and free of sharp, loose, or pointed components. There is no high climbing equipment, and the play surface is concrete. Shade is available throughout the play areas, and staff maintain supervision. Children bring bottled water from home, and additional water is accessible both indoors and outdoors. The children's bathroom contains two toilets separated by a wall, two sinks, and a changing table located outside the bathroom. The sinks are equipped with functioning cold water taps and appropriate handwashing materials. A touch-free trash can with a lid is available, along with an adequate supply of paper towels, soap, and diapering materials. All toilets, handwashing stations, and cleaning areas are maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Staff bathrooms are separate and located near the kitchen area. The facility is equipped with a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the toddler room and a 3A40BC fire extinguisher in the kitchen area. Functional carbon monoxide detectors are installed and have been tested to ensure proper operation. Disaster drills are conducted monthly; the most recent drill took place on 10/20/25. The sign-in/out sheets were reviewed, and all children present were properly signed in. The school provides lunches and snacks, with a weekly menu posted for reference. The food preparation area in the kitchen is off-limits to children; no sharp knives were observed in the kitchen during today's visit. Cleaning chemicals and other cleaning agents are stored securely out of children's reach. The facility is clean and well organized, with age-appropriate furnishings and equipment in good repair. Surfaces, including floors and countertops, are clean and free of toxic substances. There is an ample supply of age-appropriate toys, all of which appear safe and in good condition. No bodies of water are accessible to children in care. Classrooms are equipped with touchless trash cans featuring tight-fitting lids for the disposal of solid waste. No hazardous items or toxins were observed to be accessible to children during today's visit. No firearms or weapons are kept on the premises. All documents required to be publicly posted were present. Lead testing was completed on December 18, 2021, and the results are posted near the facility license. Staff files were reviewed and found to be complete and in good order. The Center Director\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid certification expires on 03/15/27, and the Mandated Reporter certificate expires on 04/02/26. The Teacher\342\200\231s Aide holds a CPR/First Aid certification valid through 03/15/27, and a Mandated Reporter certificate expiring on 04/02/26. Children's records were reviewed: LPA requested and reviewed facility roster and took a photocopy. All children\342\200\231s records were complete and in good order. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) 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/ . Site supervisor 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. 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). Lead testing is complete and documented. Effective August 1, 2003, California Law requires Child Care Licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child\342\200\231s 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 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/inspection-process . There were no deficiencies 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 the Center Director, Hua-Hsin (Cynthia) Wan.