Routine inspection·November 13, 2025

On 11/13/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA met with Jazmin De La Cruz Duarte, Site Supervisor. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection to the site supervisor. The facility's hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00pm. Present during today\342\200\231s inspection were 18 preschool age children and 3 staff. LPA received new Administrative/Director packet on 10/31/25. Administrative/Director packet is pending LPA & LPM approval. No smoking and no weapons on premises. Staffing Ration and Capacity: Facility maintains an adequate teacher-child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determined basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met. LPA observed sign in/out sheets (child class app) and LIC 500. LPA observed each exit doors has a chime that goes off. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed, and the site super visor confirmed that no children have IMS needs. Physical Plant: The center is a single-story building. It has a child bathroom, staff bathroom (oof-limits by lock), and staff office (off-limits by lock). All furniture and equipment were checked for age appropriateness and good repair. The classroom is clean and safe. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are cubbies for children's belongings labeled with their names. Daily activities schedules were observed in the classroom. Drinking water (large igloo container) is available inside and outside in the form of disposable plastic cups. All containers used for storing solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tight-fitting cover that is kept on; they shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. Pet: LPA observed one fish tank towards the back of the classroom that has one fish. Teachers clean and feed the fish daily. Fish food is stored in staff office inaccessible to children. Napping: LPA observed several cots being stored at the end of classroom next to staff office. Staff clean napping materials weekly or more if a child is ill. Children bring their own blanket they take home weekly to wash. Nap time is from 12pm-2pm, daily. Kitchen: The facility has a fully functional kitchen area with a microwave, refrigerator, freezer, and stove. There is space for an allergy list folder in the top drawer next to refrigerator. Site supervisor sates there are no children have food allergies. Menus are posted at least one week in advance and made available for review by the parents. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas, and storage areas are kept clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and other vermin. Storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins, shall have tight-fitting covers kept on and in good repair. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily. Chemicals and cleaning solutions are kept separate from the food under sink inaccessible to children. LPA observed one kitchen knife in freezer. Children do not bring outside food. Bathroom: LPA observed in daycare bathroom two toilets flushed properly and two sinks reachable by the children. Staff restroom is off-limits and is locked inaccessible to children. Staff bathroom houses cleaning chemicals. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked with toiletries and sanitized by on-site staff. Medication: Children are inspected for illnesses and an overall wellness check. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent\342\200\231s permission. The Site supervisor and other administration staff 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). Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. Medication is kept at the center until the expiration date and sent home with the parent for disposal. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent\342\200\231s written permission. Required doctor note to pass out medication to the children. Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. Currently no children are on medication. Medication is to be kept in the staff office locked inaccessible to children. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. Isolation area is in the staff office at the front of the facility. The child will be supervised by the site supervisor until the parent arrives to pick them up. Fire extinguisher: Fire/earthquake drills are current and completed every 6 months. Last fire drill was completed on 11/3/25. Earthquake drill was conducted on 11/5/25. A fire extinguisher is in the green located at each entrance of building (service last service 3/12/25), inaccessible to children mounted on the wall. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are on the premises and in compliance with fire marshal standards. Site Supervisor informed LPA that she is unaware of when the last time fire marshall came to the facility. The first aid kit was checked and contained all necessary items, including a manual, sterile dressings, bandages, adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers, a thermometer, and antiseptic solution. LPA observed a complete first aid kit located in the back of the classroom on the wall next to exit inaccessible to children. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation for the children. Lead Testing/Drinking Water : Lead water testing result completed 11/14/22, there are no concerns. Lead testing results are posted in the classroom. Outdoor Activity Space: The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. LPA observed tricycle track, several tricycles, basketball hoop, and shaded apply area, and one large shed (safety latch up high inaccessible to children). The playground is well fenced all around, and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area. LPA observed and inspected the large play equipment that is roped up with caution tape. The large play equipment was to have already been removed per last annual inspection on 10/10/24. LPA informed site supervisor that the play equipment is structurally sound it only needs on spot fixed where the corner panel is sharp and has caution tape around it and washed down due to bird feces. Once fixed and washed the facility needs to inform LPA to obtain approval for children to use. 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. LPA reviewed 3 Staff files are in compliance. LPA reviewed 4 child files. Child records are in compliance. LPA observed on parent board all required documents. No deficiencies cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. A copy of this report was provided to facility representative. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor, Jazmin De La Cruz Duarte. 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 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 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. 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