Routine inspection·May 6, 2026

On Wednesday 5/06/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega conducted an unannounced annual random facility inspection. LPA was greeted by Director, Candace Monette who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. The facility has six preschool classrooms #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, and #7. Facility has a toddler option available with parent consent, Room #6 is utilize for this option. All classrooms were inspected, and ratios are within Title 22 regulations. During the inspection LPA observed adequate teacher child ratio in each classroom. LPA observed a total of 58 children and 14 Providing care and supervision. Staff present are fingerprint cleared and associated to facility license. This is a full day program that also provides morning part time care. Full time care is provided from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Part time care is provided from 6:30 AM to 12:00PM. The inside areas and outdoor play areas were inspected by LPA. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. The LPA observed individual cubbies with children’s belongings. The floors and carpet areas are kept clean and safe. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that may pose a danger to children are out of reach and stored in cabinets inaccessible to children. The outdoor play area has black wood chips for fall zone safety cushioning. The isolation area for children is located in the Director’s office. There are appropriate napping equipment (mats) on the premises for rest and nap. Facility provides children with scheduled breakfast, lunch and one afternoon snack. Facility has additional snacks available when needed. Food was inspected, and are properly labeled, stored within expiration date. LPA observed a working food temperature meter in the refrigerator. Food allergies are noted in the classroom and are posted in the food preparation area. The room temperature was observed to be at at 70 degrees. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flush properly; toilet and sinks are reachable by the children. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked of toiletries, sanitized and disinfected by staff and janitor daily. An isolation area was inspected, which takes place in the main office. Children are provided with individual mats. The blankets are provided by parents and stay on site for weekly wash and sheets are provided by facility and washed weekly. Facility has an Emergency Kit in the classroom and a temperature thermometer. First Aid supplies, emergency food, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide were observed and in operable condition. The fire extinguisher is serviced yearly; LPA observed a white tag with serviced date on 4/14/2026. Trash cans with tight lids were observed. Emergency Drills are conducted every six months, last drill was conducted and documented on 03/20/2026 at 9:05 am to 9:15 a.m.(Earthquake and Fire drill). Emergency Drills are conducted every six months, last drill was conducted and documented on 03/20/2026 at 9:05 am to 9:15 a.m.(Earthquake and Fire drill). The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material(black wood chips), good repair, and age appropriateness. During indoor and outdoor play children are provided with purchased non-contaminated water, which was sampled, and results were under 5.5 ppb on 12/30/2022. There is adequate shade area for rest. The playground is well fenced all around, and enclosed. There are no bodies of water observed in the outdoor play area. According to facility small wadding blue pools may be utilized during hot days and emptied immediately after each usage. During the inspection LPA observed adequate teacher child ratio in each classroom. Care and supervision were evaluated and determine to meet the basic needs of children. A review of the sign in/out sheets were conducted to verify the current census of children(parents sign in and out on a table at the entrance. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted accessible to parents. The Director and designated staff are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid from American Red Cross dated 4/16/2027 which does not expires until April 2027. Children's records were reviewed for completeness. Health History, Emergency contact and Medical Exams, Immunization Records are all in the children's file. The facility roster was up to date and all staff have been fingerprinted and association to the designated license number. The following Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com . All staff are required to take the Mandated Reporter training every 2 years at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Childcare Provider Mandated Reporter (general/Child Care Provider/Exam) is dated 2/26/2026. Director is aware all staff are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hot-line at (800) 540-4000. Upon hired date all staff are required to be immunized and show proof of immunization records according to Title 22 regulations. For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov For updates on Community Care Licensing please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/ Per Title 22 Regulations facility is complying, no deficiency will be issued today. An exit Interview was conducted with Director, Candance Monette. A copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided on this day. A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years. And the Notice of site visit shall be posted visible to parents for 30 days.