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

On February 2, 2026 at approximately 1:10 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janet Gil conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with director, Alex Sandoval, and explained the purpose of the inspection. Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM and 2:38 PM to 6:30 PM. Per director, the school has minimum days on Tuesdays where they are released at 1:38 PM and leave the facility at normal hours. Present during inspection included 0 children with 1 staff member(director only). The facility is operating within capacity requirements and ratios at time of LPA's inspection. The facility is located in Haskell Steam Magnet Elementary School. LPA and the director inspected the facility indoors and outdoors for health and safety hazards. The program operates out of 1 designated portable classroom, Room 31. LPA observed portable classroom to be clean, equipped with age appropriate toys, materials, and furniture. Storage for children's belongings are located inside classroom, labeled with each child's individual names. Per director, children do not nap due to being part time enrolled school age children. LPA observed facility has an installation of a fire alarm system throughout the entire building. LPA observed carbon monoxide detector inside the portable classroom, behind the teacher's desk. Carbon Monoxide alarm was tested, and observed to be working. The facility has multiple fully stocked and accessible first aid kit fanny packs(one for each staff). The facility has a fully charged fire extinguisher inside the classroom. All poisons, cleaning solutions and hazardous materials are stored inaccessible to children on the facility's locked shelves. LPA observed children's bathrooms located inside the school to be in working conditions. Facility provides snack only by the school district. All menus were observed to be posted available for parents to see. Water is available to children indoors and outdoors with children's water bottles and provided paper cups. Continue on Page 2... Continued, Page 2... The outdoor area is fully enclosed and has age appropriate toys and materials that were observed to be in working condition. Per director, children use designated blacktop and grass area. LPA observed no pools, spas, or bodies of water in day care areas. Children are signed in and out of the facility through a paper system. Staff sign in children when arriving from school. The facility has license documentation and information properly posted and available for review. The preschool program conducts drills every month. The last disaster drill was on 1/29/2026. Per director, they have one scheduled for February 2026 as well. LPA reviewed 5 children's files and 1 staff file. The children's files were complete. Director was observed to have a valid CPR/First Aid certificate that expires 9/2027. Director's mandated reporter expires on 10/2027. Director also has required immunization that was made available for review. Facility was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a child care facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. The director is aware that all staff are required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA observed the completed certificate on file. LPA encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. The director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Continue on Page 3\342\200\246 Continued, Page 3... To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 . 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/ . 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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. No deficiencies were cited today under CCR, Title 22, Div. 12, Chapt. 1. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Alex Sandoval.