Routine inspection·April 24, 2026

On May 21, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ana Rodriguez conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection at the facility. Site Supervisor Marie Morris welcomed LPA and granted access for the inspection. LPA toured the facility alongside Marie, following the facility sketch. At the time of the visit, 9 children were present, supervised by the supervisor and two assistant teachers. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Site Supervisor Marie Morris stepped out of the facility at 12:00pm. LPA continued the visit with Director Kat Duncan. Staffing Ratio and Capacity: The facility includes one classroom, a staff restroom, a children's restroom, a small kitchen, and an outdoor play area. The teacher-to-child ratio was observed to comply, and children's care and supervision were found to be appropriate. Physical Environment: Furniture and equipment were age-appropriate and in good condition. Heating, lighting, ventilation, and telephone service were all operational. Parents/guardians properly maintain sign-in sheets. Each child has a designated storage space for personal items. Drinking water is accessible through personal water bottles. Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and a fire extinguisher were present and functional, meeting Fire Marshal standards. A fully stocked First Aid kit and trash cans with tight-fitting lids were observed. Napping: Children nap on individual mats daily from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., and napping materials are cleaned weekly on Monday. Kitchen and Food Services: The kitchen was clean and equipped with a refrigerator, freezer, and microwave. The school cafeteria provides food for qualifying students. The facility supplies a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen (on the refrigerator) and kept in each child’s file. All food preparation areas were clean and free of debris. Chemicals and cleaning supplies are stored separately in the staff restroom, secured by a safety gate. No knives were present; plastic utensils are used to prepare food. The menu is posted at least one week in advance and are available for parent review. The facility participates in a food program. Outside food is allowed for children who bring their own lunches. Emergency Preparedness: Emergency drills are conducted at least twice a year. The most recent drill occurred on 4/24/26 Restrooms: The children’s restrooms contain age-appropriate toilets and sinks in good working order. The girls’ restroom has one functioning toilet and sink, and the boys’ restroom has the same. Both restrooms are stocked with toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels. On-site staff clean and restock the restrooms regularly. Medication: A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent’s and physician permission. The facility teachers pass out medication. Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. Medication must be kept locked and inaccessible to children in the staff office. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. The isolation area is at the back of the classroom, away from the rest of the children, where a teacher will remain with the child until the parent come. -The facility does not provide transportation for the children. - The facility's lead testing was completed on 4/5/23. The facility passed the lead test. - The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was checked for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. There is an approved waiver for the playgrounds. Four playground areas are shared on rotation with the other facilities on campus. Play yard#1 has large, anchored play equipment with a slide, play yard #2 has a tricycle track, play yard #3 has small play equipment that is anchored in sand, and play yard #4 is not accessible. Two areas in the playground have drainage covers for when it rains, due to the dip in the ground, to reduce flooding. The facility will continue to provide 100% supervision outside the playground. Children are provided with tap water via individual drinking bottles. There is an adequate shaded area for rest. The playground is well-fenced, all around, and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area. Records/Documentation: LPA reviewed with the facility representative the LIC 311A, records to be maintained at the facility, for the child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. All other records comply. The following general information was discussed during this inspection: -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. -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 Facility representative 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 ) -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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Facility representative of the importance of checking for and removing any 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) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/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. - 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 . No deficiencies are being cited at this time, the facility complies with Title 22 A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility representative Kat Duncan