Routine inspection·September 29, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced random annual inspection. Upon arrival at 1:50pm, LPA met with Director Lucero San Lucas . At 2pm, LPA was on a tour of the facility. Facility is located on the property of Church of Our Saviour, in San Gabriel. This is a Preschool program which consists of 4 classrooms. At this time, facility is sharing the campus with Saint Marks School Altadena, as they did an emergency relocation due to the Eaton Canyon fires. Per licensee, there are currently 40 enrolled in the program. Hours of operation for this facility are 7:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted by the office. At 2pm, LPA entered and inspected Tiny 2s and Pre-K (4-5yrs), which operate as a morning session, no children were present. Room 1 and 2 (both 3yrs) are used for morning session and then as extended day care: 5 children with 3 staff members. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. Nap equipment was observed to be cots. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents. Sufficient individual storage space for children was observed and each child has a cubby. Drinking water was readily available indoors. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. A cot is available for an ill child to rest on. First Aid supplies are available and complete. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. Facility representative states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises . REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 3 At 2:10pm, a fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 02/04/2025 , as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. There are three available restrooms for children in care: one in Tiny 2s, boy and girl restrooms by Pre-K, and in between Room 1 and 2. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing facilities are safe, sanitary and are operating properly. Food is not provided from facility. Families provide their own lunch and snacks for their child. LPA reviewed the storage of emergency snacks for any child who forgets their food. At 2:20pm, LPAs reviewed the outdoor play area. Outdoor 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. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There are four outdoor play areas. The Meadow, Tiny 2s Yard, Front Yard, and Back Yard. All areas had age appropriate toys, play structures, climbing apparatuses, carts, sandboxes, and swing set. Saint Marks School uses the same play yards but on a staggered schedule so both facilities are not commingling. Drinking water is readily available outdoors. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher during tour. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All areas were identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. At 2:45pm, facility records were reviewed. Sign in and out is conducted on Brightwheel app with full legal signature and time of day. Hard copy papers are used as back up when needed. Disaster drills have been conducted at least every six months. Staff files were reviewed for a health screening report and immunizations that meet regulatory requirements. Criminal Record Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence is on file. Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present are on file and were reviewed. A random sample of Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that they are complete. Facility Representative 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. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 2 of 3 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 Facility Representative 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). LPA verified that facility is exempt from lead testing in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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-carecenters/ At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Lucero San Lucas, at 3:50pm. Copy of Report provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 3 of 3