Routine inspection·January 9, 2026

On Friday, January 9, 2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Staicy Perry conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with facility Director Pam Rasmussen, who guided LPA Perry on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program that serves children ages 2 to 5 years. This program operates Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. \342\200\223 6:00 p.m. Sign in and out takes place at the main entrance area. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Teacher and child ratio were observed during initial inspection, and present staff are fingerprinted cleared. LPA Perry entered all classrooms. Per facility director Pam Rasmussen, some classrooms are closed due to low enrollment. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment and were observed free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solutions inaccessible to the children in care. LPA observed wall heater in the classrooms to be barricaded. Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Perry. LPA observed AC/heater. LPA observed the fire extinguishers and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on 12 /4/2025. Smoke detectors were not tested during this visit due to the detectors being wired to the emergency pull down fire alarm system. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed and per Pam, they are operable. The last emergency drill was conducted 12/2/2025. LPA observed napping equipment cots to be in good condition and stored in the classrooms. First aid kit supplies are kept inside the classrooms and LPA observed the kits to be fully equipped. During this visit, per Pam, currently has no children with medication or severe food allergies. LPA Perry asked if there were any poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. Pam stated that no firearms, weapons, no poisons are on the facility. LPA did not observe firearms or weapons or poisons. Pam stated the ill isolation area takes place in the director\342\200\231s office and children will utilize staff restroom. LPA Perry observed the restrooms to be in good condition with working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. LPA Perry entered the outdoor play area. LPA Perry observed 1 shed closed and locked with a keypad lock. LPA Rivera observed the equipment to be in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA Perry observed play structure equipment to be age appropriate for ages 2-5 years and areas around or under high climbing equipment, are cushioned with granulated rubber mat that may absorb a fall. For adequate shade, LPA Perry observed a shade structure. LPA observed the playground yard to be fenced and the side gates closed and locked with a lock. LPA observed trash bins with tight lids. For outdoor water drinking, staff bring out children water bottles. LPA Perry observed a body of water on premises, a swimming pool on the facility premises which is located towards the back of the premises. LPA Perry observed the self-latching gate, to swing away from the pool, and the latch measured no more than one (1) inch from the top of the gate. LPA observed door to have an alarm as well as alarms in the water.. The chain link fence measures five (5) feet in height with no noticeable gaps or openings exceedingly more than four inches. he bottom of the chain link fence has center block wall about 2 feet high and then chain-link fencing was observed to be 5 feet in height on top of the center block. LPA did observe an ASTM approved life ring as well as a pool hook. LPA did not observe a daily pool inspection log being conducted, which poses a potential danger to the children in care. LPA reminded Pam that a daily inspection of the drowning prevention safety features and safety equipment before opening the facility and maintain a log of inspections log to be provided tlo the department upon request. Director Pam understood. Per Director maintaining log of the pool inspection will start immediately. This program provides am and pm snack. Lunch is provided by an outside vendor, parents are able to bring lunch for their children and or they can order from Dave\342\200\231s deli catering which gets delivered to facility daily. Per director, some children bring their own lunches and LPA Perry informed director that any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. For water drinking, LPA Perry observed filtered water gallons. LPA observed the food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin and storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins with tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Lead testing was conducted on 3/28/23. The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Menu, and Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148). PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, and Daily Schedule. LPA Rivera observed sign in/out sheets and observed signatures. LPA reviewed the children\342\200\231s roster, children\342\200\231s files and staff files and observed the files to be complete. LPA observed director Pam Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification to be on file, Preventative Health and Safety certification on file and has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination. Director has completed the mandated reporter (AB 1207) training dated 11/2024 and expires on 11/2026. Director was advised that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Pam 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. 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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred licensee [or facility representative] to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information ( https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ). CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 2202-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 5140383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Director Pam 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 . Currently the facility is not in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The deficiency listed on the following page was observed by LPA Perry and is cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. One type B deficiency is being issued today for regulation 1596.814(b)(4) Pool safety. Please see attached LIC 809-D for citation. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Pam. Appeal rights provided and discussed.