Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 10/21/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPA was met by Brenda Nunez (Teacher) and permitted to enter the facility. LPA toured the facility in accordance with the facility sketch with teacher. During the inspection, LPA observed 9 children and 1 staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 8am-1pm.
Staffing Ration and Capacity:
Facility consists of one classroom, one staff bathroom (near administration office upstairs), two children\342\200\231s bathroom (boy & girl), kitchenette area, storage area, and one outdoor play area. Facility maintains an adequate teacher-child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determined basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met.
Physical Plant:
Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed sign-in sheets completed by each parent/guardian per requirements. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings. The children have access to water via individual water bottles and the filter water bottle fountain in the hallway cross from classroom.
Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguisher were observed and in operable condition. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operating according to Fire Marshall standards. Teacher stated she is unsure of when the fire marshall came last and that the administration office would know more about that since they would inspect the entire school. First Aid Kit is located off-limit area missing tweezers. Teacher stated she has tweezers she got last year but has misplaced them. Two trash cans with tight-fitted lids were not observed.
Napping:
The facility is not required to provide napping. However, if a child wants to nap the facility while provide napping material for the child to nap in the reading area on carpet.
Kitchen:
There is a mini kitchenette in the storage room area. Equipped with a refrigerator/freezer (in the classroom area), and microwave oven. The children bring their own food and lunchboxes are labeled with their names. There is no food program for the preschool. The facility provides morning snack and afternoon snack. Allergy lists are posted on refrigerator and in their child file. Teacher states there are no children with allergies. Chemicals, soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food located in the storage area that is accessible to the children. LPA did not observed knives accessible in the storage room. Teacher states they have no sharp items or knives in the classroom. LPA did not observe a food preparation area kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. There are no menus observed, preschool does not have a full day program.
Fire Extinguisher:
Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months, and the last drills were completed on 10/16/25 . The fire extinguishers (3A40BC) are reading in green and meets the Fire Marshall Codes and Standards (last serviced 7/14/25). One fire extinguisher is at the front door of classroom.
Bathroom:
Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Girls bathroom has 1 sink and 4 toilets (1) flushed properly. Boys bathroom has 1 sink, 2 urinals and three toilets. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked with toiletries, and sanitized by on-site staff. There is a staff bathroom down the hall near the administration office upstairs. The facility has an approved waiver to share bathroom with elementary school kids, dated 12/28/15.
Medication:
The facility teachers do pass out medication. Medication is stored in the desk drawer in off-limit area of classroom. Teacher states there is currently no children are on medication. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive for wellness check. Isolation area is at the nurse\342\200\231s office away from the rest of the children and separate restroom. There are currently no
children in care with IMS needs.
Transportation:
The facility does not provide transportation for the children.
Lead Testing/Drinking Water
: LPA observed copy of lead testing in the facility file. Lead testing was completed 4/21/22.
Outdoor Activity Space:
Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The play yard has a tricycle track, a four-swing set, two large play side equipment\342\200\231s, two lunch tables, two water tables, and two flower boxes (has tomato plant both flower boxes have covered guards). The facility will continue to provide 100% supervision when outside in the playground. Children are provided filter water for their individual drinking bottles. There is adequate shaded area for rest with the large trees. The playground fenced all around. There is one area of the fence wire that needs to be repaired. Teachers stated she will put in a maintenance request for the school to repair it.
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. Child files (3) are not in compliance. Two child files are missing immunization record. Staff file is complete. Parent board has all the required documents.
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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 to 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.
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Deficiency cited: One Type B in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety codes.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Teacher, Brenda Nunez.