Routine inspection (3-year)·November 20, 2025

On 11/20/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Ortiz and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Brandi Van Oosten conducted an unannounced annual random inspection to the above facility and met with Director Sacha Lord who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program. This is a combination center with an Infant program on site facility #191593920. 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, and two (2) side gates of Facility. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Teacher and child ratio were observed, and present staff are fingerprinted cleared. Preschool program consists of 3 classrooms. Per Facility director there are 52 preschool children enrolled. LIC 125 Entrance Checklist provided. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. 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. Parents use a QR code to Sign in and out daily. Sign in and outs were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Page 1 of 5 After review, LPA observed that some parents did not sign out children for date 11/19/25. LPA did remind Director; parents are to use full signature when signing in and out their children daily. Facility uses a program called ProCare to sign children in and out. Facility has hard copies of sign in and sign out sheets as needed. The following classrooms were inspected: Classroom 1 (Froggies): LPA observed 15 children and 3 staff. Classroom 2 (Busy Bees): LPA observed 15 children and 2 staff, Classroom 3 (Sunshine): LPA observed 13 children and 3 staff outside. LPA observed 3 toilets and 1 sink which is shared with all of the three (3) preschool classrooms. In classroom 2 (Busy Bees), LPA observed 1 toilet and 1 indoor sink. LPA\342\200\231s observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside a high cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach. Classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. First Aid supplies are available and complete. First aid kits are located by each classroom door. The last annual maintenance on the Fire Extinguisher was on 10/03/24. Reminded facility representative that fire extinguishers should be serviced/purchased annually. LPA observed that there are functioning smoke and carbon detectors in the facility. The last emergency drill was conducted on 10/16/25. LPA observed napping equipment cots to be in good condition and stored in the classrooms. AM and PM snacks are served by the facility, and lunch is provided by parents. LPA observed all lunch bags brought from home to be labeled with child\342\200\231s name. Menu is posted in the main lobby of the facility and are also posted around the facility. Children may bring water from home or water is provided by the facility. There is a refrigerator inside of the classrooms located next to one of the exit doors. The refrigerator is used by staff and if children were to bring food/drinks from home. Items in the refrigerator were observed to have expiration dates. Each food item brought from home was labeled with the child\342\200\231s name. 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. Director stated the ill/isolation area takes place in the director\342\200\231s office and children will utilize the restroom which is located outside in the church building next door. Page 2 of 5 LPA observed the outdoor play area. LPA observed 1 shed to be closed and locked. LPA 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 observed play equipment to be age-appropriate and areas around or under high climbing equipment are cushioned with sand which is raked daily and may absorb a fall. However, LPA did advise Director that outdoor area is maintained cleaned and should be inspected daily for spiderwebs or any hazardous materials. LPA observed the playground yard to be fenced, and the side gates closed. Area is gated with chain link fence at least 6 feet tall and staff are to check the area for any harmful objects prior to children playing in the play area. Sandbox is checked daily and covered at the end of the day. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Children\342\200\231s records complete. LPA reviewed staff records; staff files were complete. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Trainings documentation was reviewed. Licensee Sacha Lord 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 childcare 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.). \342\200\242 CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES Page 3 of 5 LPA referred Director Sacha Lord 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 ) LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for and removing any 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. 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-care-centers/ . Licensee Sacha Lord 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. During the exit interview, the Licensee Sacha Lord, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 . Page 4 of 5 Based on the LPA`s observations and record review, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies are being cited on today\342\200\231s visit, 11/20/25. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Sacha Lord. Page 5 of 5