Routine inspection·February 19, 2026

On 02/19/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miguel Herrera, conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Assistant Director Mariah Garcia. LPA Herrera toured the facility, both indoors and outdoors to inspect areas accessible to children in care. ChildTime Preschool runs a year round Program. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Indoor furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Due to the recent rain fall the surface of the outdoor activity space (sand box) had approximately 4 to 5 inches of standing water due to potholes/ruts. The water extended the majority of the sand box area under the canopy and LPA Herrera also observed a pot hole near the sand box's walkway. During the play area's inspection LPA Herrera also observed the building's wall under the patio was covered in algae/mold and the building's wall near the infant playground was also covered in algae/mold. The playground structures had grime and debris that are a potential slipping hazard (see LIC 809-D for further information). Mrs. Garcia immediately submitted work orders to address the issues. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Floors in the facility are clean. During the inspection of the facility's kitchen LPA Herrera observed cleaning solutions near food in the facility's pantry. Furthermore, LPA Herrera observed that the facility had fresh produce located next to the sink that is used for cleaning purposes with cleaning solutions nearby (see LIC 809-D for further information). Mrs. Garcia immediately removed all cleaning solutions from the food pantry. Continued on LIC 809-C. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. The facility has tested for lead in the water and is under compliance. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and immunization records. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred Assistant Director Garcia to the Department website for lead: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information . Continued on LIC 809-C. LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with Assistant Director Garcia and 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 Assistant Director Garcia 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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/ . Assistant Director Garcia was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Assistant Director Mariah Garcia. Appeal rights were provided. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, there are two deficiencies being cited during today’s inspection (see LIC 809-D). This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.