Routine inspection·October 21, 2025

On 10/21/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lady Cabrera, conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection for the preschool license. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors and a census was taken. LPA met with Director Patricia Gonzalez. This facility is on the campus of Tamarack Elementary School. Hours of operation are Monday throu gh Friday from 7:15 am to 3:45 pm. This facility operates on a traditional school year schedule. Facility is licensed for 45 preschoolers age 2 years to 6 years old in classrooms P2, P3, and P4. During the inspection, LPA observed other staff and other children using the P2 Classroom and the preschool school outdoor play area. Per records reviewed and interviews, Community Care Licensing was not notified. The P2 classroom was taken away from the preschool license. In P3 and P4 Classrooms, LPA observed a total of 4 sinks and 2 toilets available for children’s use. These are insufficient to accommodate the license capacity of 45 children. Due to only having 2 toilets available for children’s use, Director needs to submit a capacity decrease application for 30 children and submit a waiver request to share the outdoor play area. No poisons were observed during the inspection. During the inspection , in the P4 Classroom, LPA observed a cleaning solution spray bottle in the children’s counter sink area, which was accessible to the children in care. Staff immediately removed the cleaning solution spray bottle. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Drinking water is provided by personal water bottles, water dispenser and disposable cups. This facility provides breakfast, lunch and snacks to children. Food is prepared at the elementary school cafeteria and served in the classroom. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Staff are fingerprint cleared as a condition of employment by Kings County Office of Education. Director 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. 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). This facility was constructed after January 1, 2010, and is not subject to testing requirements at this time. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. Director reported there are no current children with medications.For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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-carecenters/ . Director 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. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Patricia Gonzalez. Appeal rights were provided. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited on LIC809D. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.