Routine inspection (3-year)·January 6, 2026

On 1/6/2026 at 1:50pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Morgan Pringle met with facility staff, Christopher Aguair for an Unannounced Required - 3 Year Inspection . Present during the inspection was one hundred seventeen (117) school-age children and fifteen (15) additional staff members. The facility operates on the left side of the Buena Vista Elementary School campus in rooms 48, 49 and 52. All children enrolled are students of the elementary school. The facility operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 7:00am \342\200\223 9:00am & 11:45am \342\200\223 6:00pm, Wednesdays from 7:00am \342\200\223 8:55am & 12:15pm \342\200\223 6:00pm, and 7:00am \342\200\223 6:00pm for full days. LPA observed the classrooms to have ample age-appropriate materials for the children\342\200\231s learning and play that were clean, properly stored and in proper working order. All toxins, and hazardous materials were observed to be in inaccessible areas. All children use the restrooms located on campus and are always escorted by a staff member. There are separate staff bathrooms on site as well. All furniture was observed to be free from defects and in good repair. The facility does not transport children and there are no pools or bodies of water on site. There are multiple properly working smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits on site. LPA observed counters used for food prep to be clean, well maintained, free from defects and all hazards have been made inaccessible to the children in care. All food on site was observed to be properly labeled and stored. The facility provides one (1) snacks every day. All children bring their own water bottles and have access to clean drinking water in and outside of the classrooms. On days when the children are present all day children bring lunch from home and facility provides two (2) snacks. Page 1 of 4 The facility uses the elementary school playground spaces for their outdoor activities. The yard is fully fenced, and facility staff have full supervision when children are outside. All play materials for the children were observed to be clean and in good repair. The facility is operating within its licensed capacity and is in ratio. The fire/disaster drill log is complete with the last drill logged 11/24/2025. A physical census of the children was taken and cross referenced with the sign-in and out log. All children were properly signed in by facility staff. LPA obtained a sample of the children\342\200\231s files, staff files, and the facility files. Through record review it was found that three (3) staff present do not have a criminal record clearance and the director and all required staff are missing CPR & first aid training certificates on file. Deficiencies cited during LPAs inspection * Three (3) staff members present do not have a criminal record clearance * Director and required staff missing CPR & First Aid certificates *Staff missing Health Screening Report & TB test Facility staff was reminded that California law requires facilities to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to children in care, to the child's parents, and to the Department within 24 hours by phone. Within seven (7) days from the incident, facilities must submit the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624) to the Department. Facility staff was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Mandated Reporter Training ("Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting https://mandatedreporterca.com/ . Personnel and facility rosters must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drills must be conducted at least every six (6) months and documented. LPA informed staff that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . 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. Page 2 of 4 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. 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-care-centers/ . 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. 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. LPA Pringle informed facility representative Christopher Aguiar that this report dated1/6/2026 document(s) one (1) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Page 3 of 4 Also, LPA Pringle informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 1/6/2026 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. 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-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility staff, Christopher Aguair Page 4 of 4