Routine inspection·November 4, 2025

On 11/4/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA met with Site Supervisor II, Carleen Bencoma. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection to the site supervisor. The facility's hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00pm. Present during today\342\200\231s inspection were 17 preschool age children, 5 toddlers, and 9 staff. 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 and LIC 500. LPA observed every exit door has a chime that goes off and fire extinguisher at each exit of building. Physical Plant: Facility is a single-story building, there are a total of 32 rooms: Classroom B; Classroom C (for pre-school), Toddler Classroom 1, 15 offices, one breakroom, one kitchen, 4 staff bathroom, 3 children\342\200\231s bathroom, 1 lobby, 1 little kid\342\200\231s library, 2 storage, 1 file room, and one yard utilized for outdoor play. Common spaces for the programs consist of the facility kitchen, staff restrooms, and staff office. No IMS children. Classroom B: This is the preschool room. LPA observed plenty of educational toys, tables, rest area, bathroom (2 toilets, and 2 sinks), first aid backpack on the wall near exit, and fire extinguisher on the wall next to exit (reading in the green). Disaster drill completed 11/3/25. Classroom C: This is the second preschool room. LPA observed plenty of educational toys, tables, rest area, bathroom is across from the classroom (5 toilets, and 5 sinks), first aid backpack on the wall near exit, and fire extinguisher on the wall next to exit (reading in the green). Disaster drill completed 11/3/25. Classroom 1: This is the toddler room. LPA observed plenty of educational toys, tables, rest area, bathroom (1 toilet, and 1 sink), changing table outside the bathroom next to sink, first aid backpack on the wall near exit, and fire extinguisher on the wall next to exit (reading in the green). Disaster drill completed 11/4/25. 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 in each classroom. Daily activities schedules were observed in each classroom. 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. Napping: LPA observed several cots being stored at the end of the hallway near kitchen. Staff clean napping materials weekly or more if a child is ill. An isolation area was inspected, which takes place in the office. Kitchen: The facility has a fully functional kitchen area with a microwaves, refrigerator, freezer, and stove. Per the site supervisor, two children have allergies to milk. LPA observed alternative milk for the children in the refrigerator. There is space for an allergy list to be posted on the refrigerator door in the kitchen. 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. No children are on medication. When a child is on medication there is a locked file cabinet in the staff office. LPA observed the kitchen knives in freezer #1 on top shelf. There is no outside food allowed, and the Center provides breakfast at 8am and lunch at 11am, no snacks. Chemicals, soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies and located under the sink with safety latch. Fire extinguisher observed on wall of kitchen last serviced 3/12/25. Bathroom: LPA observed toilets flushed 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 with toiletries and sanitized by on-site staff. Staff have their own bathroom at the entrance of the building. 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. 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. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation for the children. Lead Testing/Drinking Water : The school was tested last on 11/16/23. 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. Climbing structures & other play equipment were found to be securely anchored with adequate resilient cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter. Water fountain is located outside yard near fence. There is adequate shade area for rest. The playground is well fenced all around, and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area. The toddler playground is separated from preschool playground by a gate. LPA observed in the preschool play area that the bottom of fence is pushed up showing a hole. Site supervisor said she will submit maintenance request to fix the bottom of fence. 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 12 Staff files are in compliance. LPA reviewed 6 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 and copy of appeal rights were provided to facility representative. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor, Carleen Bencoma. 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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