Routine inspection·April 24, 2026

On 4/24/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ana Rodriguez conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection at the facility. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by Site Supervisor Belinda Tackett and granted access to the premises. The inspection was conducted in accordance with the facility sketch, with Belinda accompanying the tour. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM to 5:15 PM. At the time of inspection, LPA observed 8 children in care and two staff members providing supervision. The facility consists of one classroom, one staff bathroom, a staff office, one children's bathroom, a kitchen, and an outdoor play area. There is a playground waiver posted. LPA verified that the facility is maintaining the required staff-to-child ratio and providing appropriate care and supervision. The children's needs were being met. Furniture and equipment were inspected and found to be age-appropriate and in good repair. Heating, lighting, ventilation, and working telephone service were all observed to be in satisfactory condition. Individual storage was available for children’s belongings. Children have access to drinking water through individual water bottles for inside and outside. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found operable. A complete First Aid kit was available and properly stocked. A washer and dryer are located in the classroom for laundering napping materials, and the dryer is secured with a safety latch and a safety gate. Trash cans have tight-fitting lids. Children nap from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Children nap on individual cots, and bedding is cleaned weekly on Fridays. The facility has a clean, well-maintained kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, freezer, and microwave. Meals are provided through the school cafeteria for children enrolled in the food program. The facility offers a morning snack and afternoon snack. Food allergies are posted in the kitchen and maintained in children's records. All cleaning products and chemicals are stored separately from food and kept in the staff bathroom behind a safety gate. The facility does not use sharp knives—only plastic knives are used for food preparation. Food preparation and storage areas are clean and free of debris. Menus are posted one week in advance and are accessible to parents. Daily activity schedules, including meal and snack times, are also displayed. Children are allowed to bring food from home if desired. Emergency drills are conducted at least every six months. The most recent drill was completed and documented on 4/6/26. The children's bathroom contains one toilet and one sink, both age-appropriate and in good working condition. Sufficient supplies of toilet paper, liquid hand soap, and paper towels were observed. The bathroom is cleaned and restocked daily by on-site staff. Additionally, there is a separate staff bathroom with one toilet and one sink, which may be used by children if needed. A review of the medication policy confirmed that prescription medications are administered only with written parental and physician authorization. Medications are dispensed by designated teaching staff and must be stored in their original containers, labeled appropriately. All medicines are stored securely in a locked container inside the staff office, inaccessible to children. At this time, no children are currently on medication. Children are screened for illness upon arrival using a no-touch thermometer and a general wellness check. In the event of illness, the isolation area is located at the back of the classroom, where a staff member remains with the child until the parent arrives. No children currently require Incidental Medical Services (IMS). The facility does not provide transportation for children in care. The facility completed required lead testing of drinking water on April 5, 2023. A copy of the results was provided to LPA and the facility passed the test. Children are provided access to safe drinking water through individual bottles filled with tap water. The outdoor play area was inspected and found to be clean, well-maintained, and free of hazards such as loose or sharp objects. All play equipment is in good repair, age-appropriate, and includes adequate cushioning material to help prevent injury. The playgrounds are shared on a rotational basis with other facilities on campus, and the facility holds an approved waiver for shared use. The four designated play areas are as follows: Play Yard #1: Large, anchored play structure with a slide, Play Yard #2: Tricycle riding track, Play Yard #3: Smaller anchored play equipment set in sand, and Play Yard #4: Not currently accessible. Two areas of the playground contain drainage covers designed to prevent flooding during rain. The playground is fully enclosed with secure fencing, and no bodies of water were observed. Shaded areas are available for children to rest, and 100% supervision is maintained during outdoor play. 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. 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 Site Supervisor Belinda Tackett.