Routine inspection·October 29, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Campos conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at St Stephen's Preschool. LPA met with center Director Tracie Nelson. LPA was granted inspection authority and toured the facility with Director for a health and safety inspection. There were 11 staff and 43 children present during the inspection. The facility is operating within its licensed capacity. The facility is within ratio today with one fully qualified teacher supervising no more than 12 children. Furniture and equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the visit. The toilets and sinks were in operable condition. The floors were free of tripping hazards. The kitchen/food preparation and storage areas were observed to be clean and free of evidence of rodents. Food is protected against contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors via water pitchers and disposable cups. All children bring lunch from home and the facility provides a snack. Snack menus are posted and visible for parents to review. The facility has 2 outdoor Play areas. The activity space and playground equipment in both play areas was observed to be safe and free of hazards with appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. LPA did not observe any child left without visual supervision or unattended during the inspection. See LIC809C-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 2 LPA verified both opening and closing staff have current CPR/First aid training. A physical census was taken of all children present and crossed referenced with the sign in and out sheets. Fire/Disaster drill are conducted monthly and the last drill recorded 10/9/2025. A sample of 5 children\342\200\231s records were reviewed. Files reviewed contained emergency information and health assessments. Staff records reviewed have required health screening and proof of required immunizations. 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 . 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. The facility has completed the lead testing and no exceedance reported. 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 21-21.1CCP). 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 Page Four. See LIC809C------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 3 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/ . 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. No deficiencies cited during today's inspection. 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 Tracie Nelson.