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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTERLicense 073403772
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 05/27/2026 at 09:07 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Hollinger conducted an Unannounced, Annual Random Inspection at Cambridge Community Center. LPA met with Supervis or Kerryn Magalued and Executive Director Kanwal Lachhar and explained the purpose of today's inspection. The facility operates a Preschool Program with Toddler Component. Present during today's inspection were seventy-three (73) preschoolers and nine (9) Teaching Staff and sixteen (16) toddlers with four (4) Teaching Staff. LPA was granted inspection authority to enter the facility. The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The facility's days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM. Indoor Space operates out of one (1) main building and two (2) modular classrooms. The Isolation Area is located in the administrator's office. Outdoor Space - Outdoor playground and activity space was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. The play equipment is age appropriate and maintained in good condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. Drinking water is readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities and is provided by the facility. The facility was observed to be in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement during inspection. LPA toured and inspected the physical plant. LPA observed that all areas have sufficient lighting, heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children and staff. The classrooms, restrooms, food storage areas and spaces accessible to children were inspected. SEE LIC809C----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 2 LPA observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children in care were stored in places inaccessible to them during today's inspection. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There were separate bathrooms for staff and children observed; all toilets, and hand washing sinks are observed to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors were clean and safe. LPA reminded the Director that all children should have 100% supervision when utilizing the bathroom. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair . The facility provides snacks and lunch to children in care. The facility is equipped with a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher located in the administrator's office and 3A40BC fire extinguishers in each room of the facility. The facility also has pull down fire alarms, a centralized smoke and carbon monoxide detection system, working telephone, and first aid supplies in each classroom. LPA did not observe any hazardous items, toxins, bodies of water or medication accessible to children during today's inspection. File Review : At least one opening/closing staff member has a current CPR/First Aid certificate. Children sign in/out procedures and logs were reviewed. LPA observed facility uses a paper application for sign in/out procedures. A sample of eight (8) Children's files and thirteen (13) S taff files were reviewed. A copy of Children Roster and Personnel Report was obtained for each component. The last documented fire and earthquake drill was conducted on 05/12/2026 . Director and Staff were 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 LIC809C----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 4 No Deficiencies were observed during the inspection. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeals rights given and exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Kanwal Lachhar. PAGE 3 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. 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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred Licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information ( https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ) • CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES, 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/ . Licensee 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 . SEE LIC809C-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the May 27, 2026 inspection of CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER?

This was an inspection of CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER on May 27, 2026. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER on May 27, 2026?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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