Routine inspection (3-year)·February 12, 2026

On 2/12/26 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Mooberry conducted an unannounced Required - 3 Year inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Teacher Susana Chacon and explained the purpose of visit. LPA toured the facility. Rita Cruz, Director arrived at approximately 9:45am. LPA provided Director with a copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125). This facility is located on the campus of Gaines Elementary school and operates two half day sessions, Monday to Friday from 8:15-11:15am (AM session) and 12:15pm to 3:15pm (PM Session). LPA observed another preschool, Gaines State Preschool License #198012201, which operates separately on site. Upon arrival, there were 11 children supervised by 4 staff. LPA inspected furniture and equipment and observed that they age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated and functioning. LPA observed age appropriate sinks (4) and toilets (4) were inspected for availability and good repair in the restroom. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Children do not nap at the facility due to half day schedule. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in the classroom. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director states there are no poisons stored at the facility. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free. LPA observed the forms that need to be posted for public viewing to include Publication of Parents Rights, Emergency Disaster Form, ------ Page 1, report continues Kitchen is located in the in the Elementary school while staff distributes food. Staff wears gloves when serving food. 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 or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal. Outdoor playground equipment is in a 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 is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility. Facility Representative 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. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection and expires on 08/2026. Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Children present were signed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 1/27/26. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed for completeness; Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. During record review LPA observed that child #1 has an inhaler at home and advised the director to obtain an extra one for the facility incase of an emergency. A technical violation was given. LPA did not review all of staff files during the inspection due to the staff files being stored at the administrative office. LPA reviewed forms stored at the facility icluding mandated reporter training and current pediatric CPR and first aid. LPA will review staff files at a later time and date. If staff files were to be incomplete during the time and date that LPA reviews files, a case management inspection will occur at the facility to reflect the incomplete files. ----Page 2, Report Continues 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 . The facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-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) 514-0383 (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/ . The 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. The facility has completed the required Lead testing. No deficiencies are cited during this inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were discussed and provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee facility representative Rita Cruz.