Routine inspection·October 21, 2025

On 10/21/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali met with Miriam Rico, Lead Teacher, for the purpose of an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry to the facility by Amber Fletcher. Upon arrival. Teacher/child ratios was observed. LPA observed 4 children, 2 teachers present during this inspection. Preschool consist of one classroom for part time and full time students. The facility hours of operation are from 7:45am to 4:15pm, Monday-Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. There are no current children with medical needs. Staffing Ration and Capacity: Upon arrival, LPA observed 1 classroom in use with a total of 7 enrolled in preschool class. Physical Plant: LPA toured and inspected the preschool classroom. Furniture and equipment were checked for age appropriateness and good repair. All areas are clean and safe. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are cubbies for children's belongings labeled with their names. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and materials. Daily activities schedule was observed in each classroom. The classroom has bathroom for children, bathroom for staff, kitchenette, staff office, and play yard. Kitchen/Food service: There is a clean kitchen (off limits) with a refrigerator, freezer, toaster oven and microwave oven. The facility provides morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack for full time students. Part time students bring their own lunch, and it is stored in the refrigerator with their name on it. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen and child files. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks and staff preparing lunch (with gloves). The chemicals are kept separate from the food under the sink. Cabinet under the sink needs lock replaced or safety latch added to the right cabinet. LPA observed chemicals stored up high inaccessible to children in children bathroom. LPA observed that food preparation and storage areas are kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies. Menus are posted at least one week in advance and made available for review by the parents. The facility does participate in the food program. Napping: Per Teacher, children do nap on site from approx. 12pm-2pm, daily. Facility has a surveillance system on the premises. The bedding is stored separately and properly. The sheets and blankets are washed weekly. Cots are sanitized daily. Drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of disposable water color cups. Fire Extinguisher: Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months and the last drills were conducted and documented on 10/14/25 (earthquake) and 10/16/25 (fire). The fire extinguishers (3A40BC) are reading in green and meets the Fire Marshall Codes and Standards (last serviced 6/10/25). One fire extinguisher is at the front door of classroom. Teacher stated she is unsure of when the fire marshall came last to inspect the facility. Administration office would have that information since preschool is on elementary school grounds. LPA observed a 2 first aid kits, 1 AED kit, and 1 bleeding kit station at the front door. Bathroom: Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. One toilet flushed properly, and one sink reachable by the children. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels available. There is one staff bathroom for teachers. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked with toiletries, and sanitized by on-site staff. Medication: Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent\342\200\231s written permission. The teacher and other administration staff will administer medication and document the dosage, date, and time on a log. Medication is brought and locked at the center (unless the parent requests daily return) and stored above the refrigerator in locked box. Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. There are currently no children in care with IMS needs. Isolation area is located next to the staff desk in the back of the classroom. The teacher has them seat the kids away from other kids until parents come to pick them up. Pet: LPA observed a fish tank in the classroom that has three goldfish. LPA observe fish food located in the staff office area off limits to the children. Teacher states she cleans the fish tank once a week when there are no children present. The Outdoor: The play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The play area has a playground is a large sandbox with anchored play equipment. The play area was inspected and found to be free of hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. The playground has an area on side of the preschool building that houses all the tricycles and a locked shed. The children utilize their own water bottles for usage when at the playground. There is garden section for the children to learn how to care for plants. Garden tools are locked up in the shed when not in use. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation for the children. Lead Testing/Drinking Water: The facility has had lead testing completed 3/10/23. Facility passed the lead test. Copy of report was provided to CCL and is on file. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Sign-in and out sheets were reviewed. The Teacher to child ratio was observed, and staff names were recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the children\342\200\231s basic needs were met and appropriate. Records/Documentation: LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 125, records to be maintained at the facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Staff Records/ Children Records: Staff (2) and Children's (2) records were reviewed. Staff and children files are both in compliance. The following general information was discussed during this inspection: 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 . Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers Facility representative 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. Lead Testing \342\200\223 Child Care Centers (CCC) CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Safe Sleep - Child Care Centers LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 or facility representative 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) - Child Care Centers 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/ . PIN 22-05-CCP. MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Child Care Centers Facility representative 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. Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers 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-carelicensing/ subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. No deficiency was cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. Notice of site visit was given and is to remained posted on parent board for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Miriam Rico, Lead Teacher.