Routine inspection (3-year)·October 23, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kamile Martin and LPM Christina Gableman conducted an unannounced 3 year inspection. LPA met with Director Celeste Salinas. LPA was led on a tour of the facility. This is a Preschool program with a Toddler Option, which consists of 4 classrooms (3 preschool and 1 toddler). Per licensee, there are currently 45 enrolled in the program. Hours of operation for this facility are Mon-Fri 7:00am-6:00 pm. Facility is located on the campus of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the office. menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. PHYSICAL PLANT: LPA entered and inspected Moonbeam Room 6 (Toddler): 11 children with 2 staff members, Starbright Room 5 (3-5yr old): 8 children with 2 staff members, Rainbow Room 7 (3-5yr old): 10 children with 2 staff members, and Sunshine Room 8 (3-5yr olds): 8 children with 3 staff members. The Moonbeam room (Toddler) was physically separate from the preschool classrooms. There was a changing table present in the chidrens 's restroom. The facility is currently using cots for nap time for both toddler and preschool classrooms. 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. Site visit will be continued to complete annual review of staff files childrens files and corrections to facility. 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 in the form of reusable labled water bottles, provided by facility. 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. Per facilities technician he states the stand alone carbon monoxide detector can be removed from all classrooms because the school has a hardwired system that was demonstrated to work effectively. Director states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. Fire extinguisher was observed and the valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 8/22/25, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Each classroom has its own restroom for the children to use. All toilets, and hand washing facilities are safe, sanitary and are operating properly with access to hand soap, tissue and paper towels. The facility kitchen was reviewed. All food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish and rodents and/or any other vermin. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. This facility provides breakfast, lunch, and pm snack. LPA consulted with licensee to update expiration dates on perishable foods by writing the expiration date on the packaged items. OUTDOORS:LPA reviewed the outdoor play area. Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA consulted to have items removed that may cause injury to children by removing them from the area. Wooden furniture was removed to be sanded down and re-stained. Large objects were removed from play area that could cause a potential hazard. 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 is one outside play space for Toddlers that is physically separate from the preschool play area. There is a play structure, bike path, garden area, and age appropriate toys and equipment. Another outside play space observed for the preschool children, that has a large play structure, sandbox areas, bike path, swings, and grass area for children to use. 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. FACILITY RECORDS: Sign in and out attendance sheets were reviewed. This facility utilizes the APP called Care Connect where parents and families sign children in on the APP in the main office before children arrive to the classroom. Parents also have the option of scanning the barcode and signing their child in from their personal cell phone. A print out of attendance is provided for staff to mark who is present or absent for the day. The absence form was reviewed in each classroom during the visit. Disaster drills have been conducted at least every six months the last disaster drill was conducted on 10/16/25 along with the college evacuation the great shake out earthquake drill. Staff files were reviewed for a health screening report and immunizations that meet regulatory requirements. A type B citation will be issued due to staff not having the required immunizations in the file. The facility is not in compliance for required immunizations see d page. Criminal Record Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. Director Celeste Salinas has current CPR with an exp date of 10/27. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence is on file and complete. Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present are on file and were reviewed. During review of staff files, LPA observed that all staff files did not have the current Mandated Reporter Child Care Provider (AB1207) Training proof of completion present. A Type B citation is being provided see D page. INCIDENTAL MEDICAL SERVICES: This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223( IMS). Facility has submitted IMS plan for all locations. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm SAFE SLEEP: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 Director of the importance of checking for 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. Licensee 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. 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/process LPA advised the licensee how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov . AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 Implementation was discussed with Licensee. Website provided: http://mandatedreporterca.com/ Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and record review, the facility will receive type B deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiency that are being cited need to be cleared up to protect the children\342\200\231s health and safety. The Notice of Site Visit \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Exit interview was conducted with Director Celeste Salinas Copy of report and appeal rights provided