Routine inspection·April 22, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced Annual/Required inspection at the above facility. LPA met with Facility Representatives Education Coordinator Nancy Camarillo and Teacher Ana Lopez. This is a preschool program with a toddler component licensed for 101 (69 preschoolers and 32 toddlers). The program operates from Monday through Friday 06:30am-05:15pm. Per Education Coordinator here are 100 children enrolled. There is an infant program license on site facility #198021235. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The following was observed: HS #1: 15 children with 02 staff; HS #2: 17 children with 02 Staff; HS #3: 17 children with 02 staff ; and HS #4: 16 children with 02 staff. EHS #1: 06 children with 02 staff; EHS #2: 08 children with 02 staff; EHS #3: 07 children with 02 staff; and EHS #4: 07 children with 02 staff. At 9:25 am LPA observed that HS # 2 and HS # 4 did not have a teacher present. Each classroom was being covered by 2 assistants. Per Education Coordinator, the assistants have a teacher permit. During file review LPA Lopez observed that the LIC 500 personnel report and all hiring paperwork including job description and duties documents them hired as teacher assistants and not teacher LPA advised that assistants have to be directly supervised by teachers at all times and documentation on file should be for the current position they are covering in classrooms. ----------------------------------------------------- pg. 1 of 4 -------------------------------------------------------------- LPA observed the facility to be clean and sanitary conditions. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Drinking water was readily available indoors and outdoors. LPA observed a water dispensers and jugs readily available indoors/outdoors. LPA observed cots are used as napping equipment. LPA also observed all children have their own cubby. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. At this time, the "quiet area" of each classroom is used as an isolation area. A mat/sofa/cot is available for an ill child to rest on . Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. 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. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity, and appropriateness to children in care. Facility provides breakfast, lunch, and PM snack. All food is protected from contamination. First Aid supplies are available. LPA observed a current Emergency disaster drill. Last drill documented was on 1/21/2026 LPA observed a functioning carbon monoxide detector. The outdoor play area and inspected the outdoor play equipment for any lose or pointed parts. LPA observed adequate shade, age-appropriate toys, equipment, and materials for children. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. LPA observed that EHS 4 was going for a walk and crossed through the infant yard. LPA advised that a waiver needs to be requested for them to cross the infant yard. --------------------------------------------------- pg. 2 of 4 ----------------------------------------------------------- Sign in and out sheets 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. LPA observed all children present were signed in/out. Children’s roster was reviewed. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. LPA observed all children’s files are complete. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that appropriate documentation of education credits is on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. LPA also observed all staff files are complete. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. At 9:28 am LPA observed that child # 1 had expired medication on cite. New medication was brought during inspection. 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/ . 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. ----------------------------------------- pg. 3 of 4 --------------------------------------- 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. 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. 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 the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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-proces . Based on the LPA’s observations and records reviews, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representative Nancy Camarillo & Maria Higareda- -------- pg. 4 of 4 ----