Routine inspection (3-year)·June 2, 2026

On 6/2/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Suzette Ornelas conducted unannounced required annual inspection at the address mentioned above. LPA met with Lead Teacher and discussed the purpose of the visit. Lead Teacher guided LPA on a tour of the facility inside and out. Days and hours of operation are Monday- Friday 6:30 AM - 8:15 AM / Mon- Fri 2:23 PM - 6:30PM and Tues. 1:23 PM - 6:30PM. LPA observed all required postings in a prominent area. LPA observed 36 children and 5 adults. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. A walk through of the classroom area was conducted. LPA observed 1 licensed preschool classrooms on the premises. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Per Lead Teacher, RM 18: was inaccessible to view due to classroom being locked. RM 42: 3 children with a ratio of 1 teacher Play Yard: 33 children with a ratio of 4 teachers A walk through of the classroom room space was conducted, the space was found to be clean and free from any potential hazards. Furniture was found to be in good repair and age appropriate. There is adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. Isolation area for sick students is in the classroom. LPA observed adequate arrangements for isolation and care of ill children. The restroom and toileting areas were inspected, LPA observed a shared restroom area with the school. LPA observed separate Boys (6 urinals, 3 toilets, and 5 sinks) and Girls (9 toilets and 5 sinks) restrooms to accommodate the facility’s capacity. Toilets flush properly, sinks are in operable condition, toilet and sinks are reachable by the children in care. The restrooms have adequate toilet paper, soap, and paper towels available. The bathrooms were found to be clean. There is adequate lighting/ventilation in the bathroom area. Playground equipment is in safe condition and free of hazards. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean and safe. Per Lead Teacher, school provides daily snacks that are purchased weekly. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors via water dispensers located in the classroom. LPA observed refillable 5 gallon water containers. Per lead teacher, Supervisor Natalie "Tajatian" ensures water is delivered as needed. The facility is equipped with the hard wired smoke detector. LPA observed fire extinguishers (2A 10BC) located throughout the facility with service date of 10/08/2025. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. First Aid Kit was observed to be complete. Fire Drill log was observed to be complete and current. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. CPR and Pediatric First Aid certificates were observed to be current. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has not been reported to the Department. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were incomplete, all staff need to obtain Mandated reporter Training (AB1207) Certificate. Per Lead Teacher the Mandated Reporter Training was completed in April 2026 ; however, certificates were not in file. Proof of immunizations was missing for 4 out of 5 staff. LPA provided Director with information on PIN 25-01-CCP. 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/ . LPA and Lead Teacher discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. 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 . Lead Teacher 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 Teacher 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. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, 5 type B deficiencies are cited. (See LIC809-D) This report shall be made available to the public upon request. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Lead Teacher, Essy Freeman.