Routine inspection·September 18, 2025

On 9/18/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPA was met by Site Supervisor, Maricela Leon and permitted to enter the facility. LPA toured the facility in accordance with the facility sketch with Site Supervisor. During the inspection, LPA observed 35 children and 8 staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 5:30pm. Staffing Ration and Capacity: Facility consists of five rooms (2 preschool age classrooms-North and South), 1 toddler age classroom (East), 1 empty classroom (off-limits but is used occasionally for escorting children to and from play yard), 1 staff breakroom (off-limits), three bathrooms (2 children\342\200\231s bathrooms and one staff bathroom), 1 kitchen, 1 staff office and three separated outdoor play areas. Facility maintains an adequate teacher-child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determined basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met. Physical Plant: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed sign-in sheets completed by each parent/guardian per requirements in each classroom. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings in each classroom. The children have access to water via individual water bottles. There are water fountains on the property (4), however, they are not in use (unplugged and not working). Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operating according to Fire Marshall standards. Site supervisor is unsure of when fire marshall came last to the school. First Aid Kits with all components are in each classroom and staff office. Trash cans with tight-fitted lids were observed throughout the facility. Daily activity schedules are posted showing meal/snack times, and specific activities. Staff breakroom needs safety gate to make the area inaccessible to children. LPA observed a plastic 3 drawer dresser that can be easily moved. The toddler exit door that leads to play yard needs to be repaired. LPA was unable to open the door fully this can be hinder staff and children from exiting in case of emergency. In the empty classroom there is a safety knob on the door to make inaccessible to children. LPA inspected this rom since the children are escorted through them to the play yard. The blind cords need to be inaccessible to children. LPA observed hooks but the cords are not string up on the hooks. Toddler room has a safety knob on the staff breakroom door and the preschool classroom door making it inaccessible for toddlers to go into other areas. East room needs outlet cover on one plug above sink. East room has a fish tank that is care for by the staff. Site supervisor informed LPA that the cleaning lady comes Monday-Friday 4pm-7pm. Napping: Children are provided napping daily. Children are provided mats to sleep on during nap time. Napping materials are cleaned at the end of each week. The children take home their blankets every Friday to wash them. Kitchen: The kitchen is off limits and inaccessible to the children, with a safety knob on door. There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, freezer, 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 breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen (on refrigerator) and in the child record file. 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 shed in play yard #3 in an off-limits area (safety gate) and staff bathroom (off-limits with safety knob). There are knives in the kitchen on the middle metal counter next to window inaccessible to children. LPA observed that food preparation and storage areas are kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. Menus are posted at least one week in advance and made available for review by the parents. Fire Extinguisher: Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months, and the last drills were conducted and documented on 8/22/25 (fire) and 4/30/25 (earthquake). The fire extinguishers (3A40BC) are reading in green and meets the Fire Marshall Codes and Standards (last serviced 1/6/25). There is a total of six fire extinguisher in the facility (one at each exit). Bathroom: Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. The two preschool classrooms have their own bathrooms that is shared between the boys and the girls under staff supervision. Each bathroom has 3 sinks and 3 toilets. 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, restocked with toiletries, and sanitized by staff. Medication: 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. There are currently no children in care with IMS needs. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation for the children. Lead Testing/Drinking Water : The school was tested last on 7/28/21 and the results showed no concerns. 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. There are three playground areas (2 preschool areas and 1 toddler area). Play yard#1 has large, anchored play equipment with slide, two shaded areas, fence area for the air conditioning unit. LPA observed in play yard #1 that there is a wood board covering a dirt area. The wood is not secured in the ground. Play yard #2 has anchored large play equipment, woodhouse, locked shed. LPA observed the fix that blocks off areas around the shed needs repair. LPA observed broken wood planks and screws sticking out. LPA observed the astroturf needs to be replaced near the play equipment there is a space missing astroturf. Play yard #3 has small play equipment that is anchored (for toddlers) and air conditioning unit fence inaccessible to toddlers. The exit door that leads to the play yard #3 needs to be repaired. LPA was unable to open the door fully. The facility will continue to provide 100% supervision when outside in the playground. Children are provided filtered water via individual drinking bottles. There are adequate shaded areas for rest in each play yard. The entire playground is well-fenced, all around and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area. 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 6 Staff files. LPA observed the following missing items: immunizations, flu vaccinations or decline statements, and TB results. LPA reviewed 6 child files. The child files are all in compliance. LPA observed on parent board that Emergency Disaster Plan needs to be updated. LPA observed in staff office that LIC 500 needs to be updated. Deficiencies cited (LIC809D): Three Type B was 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, Maricela Leon. 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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