Routine inspection·October 7, 2025

On 10/7/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPA was met by Site Supervisor, Tiffany Robertson and permitted to enter the facility. LPA toured the facility in accordance with the facility sketch with Site Supervisor. During the inspection, LPA observed 10 children, 2 staff, and 1 student aid providing care and supervision. The hours of operation are 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for AM program and 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM for PM program, Monday - Friday . LPA observed in Guardian that there are no employees listed. The preschool utilizes their own internal system through the college. 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, designation of responsibility form, and LIC 500. Physical Plant: Physical Plant: LPA toured and inspected the preschool classroom. 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. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and materials. Daily activities schedule was observed in the classroom. Children do not take a nap since the preschool is a half day program. Drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of disposable plastic cups and water jugs. 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. Laundry room, staff office and staff bathroom are off limits and inaccessible to children due to locks and safety latches. Napping: There is no napping schedule since program is half day. LPA observed two resting area in the front and back of the classroom. Kitchen: The kitchen is off limits and inaccessible to the children, with a lock on the half door. There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, stove, sink, and microwave oven. The facility does participate in the food program. The school cafeteria provides food for all children. Children can bring their own food as well in packed lunchboxes stored in the refrigerator. The facility provides only snacks. Allergy lists are posted in the child record file. Site supervisor states there are no children with food allergies at this time. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and staff preparing snacks (with gloves). Chemicals, soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies and located in the laundry room off-limits (safety latch at top of door). There are knives in the kitchen in the top drawer to the right of the sink. LPA recommended a safety latch on that drawer. LPA observed that kitchen counters were cluttered and items need to be put away. Snack menus are posted at least one week in advance and made available for review by the parents. LPA observed the trash can in kitchen to not have a tightfitting cover. Fire Extinguisher: Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months, and the last drills were conducted and documented on 7/7/25. The fire extinguishers are reading in green and meets the Fire Marshall Codes and Standards (last serviced 7/7/25). There is a fire extinguisher on the kitchen wall. Site supervisor states that on July 7, 2025, the fire company came out and tested the alarms and checked fire extinguishers. LPA observed first aid kit on the wall next to back door. Bathroom: Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. The one preschool classroom has their own bathrooms that is separate for the boys and the girls. Each bathroom has 1 sink and 1 toilet. The toilets flush properly and the sinks are reachable by the children. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned and sanitized by staff. Staff have their won bathroom with a safety latch at the top of the door. 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 Director 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. There are currently no children in care with IMS needs. 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. There are currently no children in care with IMS needs. The office has a separate area for the isolation and care of ill children. There is a mat available for ill children. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation for the children. Lead Testing/Drinking Water : The school was tested last on 1/24/23. Lead water test results are in the facility file at Palmdale Regional Office. 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. The outdoor play areas were noted free of hazards. Playground items are properly secure and free of loose or sharp objects. LPA observed two large shaded areas, one large play equipment with two slides, large sandbox, two play houses, and 4 tables. The playground is well fenced all around, and no bodies of water observed. The entire playground is well-fenced, all around and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area. Two tricycles need handlebars, and one basketball hoop needs to be replaced or removed. Site supervisor moved these items so they are inaccessible to children until repairs completed. 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 2 Staff files are in compliance. LPA reviewed 5 child files. The child files need to update their consent for medical treatment form in their Emergency and identification form to address dental treatment (reference LIC 627). LPA observed on parent board all required documents. LPA observed in staff office that LIC 500 needs to be updated. 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 and copy of appeal rights were provided to facility representative. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor, Tiffany Robertson. 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. 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