Routine inspection·September 29, 2025

On Monday September 29, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joanne Solorio Campos conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Director Robin McConnell, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program that serves children 2-5 and consists of 4 classrooms. This program operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 7:00 a.m. \342\200\223 6:00 p.m. Per the Director, there are 44 children enrolled. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Teacher and child ratio were observed; 43 children and 8 staff. Present staff are fingerprinted cleared. LPA entered the classrooms and observed furniture, manipulatives, toys, games, and books made accessible to the children to be age appropriate and free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPA observed each classroom has a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. Children bring their own water bottles and bottles get refilled as needed. LPA observed cots in each classroom for napping equipment in the facility. Licensing staff observed step trash bins with a tight-fitting lid inside the classrooms. LPA observed two children\342\200\231s restrooms, one of which includes a changing table at arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink. Restrooms were observed to have working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA. LPA observed central AC/heater and vents located on the ceiling. LPA observed the thermostats located in the classrooms and temperatures to be between 70-71 degrees. LPA observed the fire extinguishers in the classroom and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on 9/12/25. Smoke detectors were observed to be combined with carbon monoxide detectors and were operable. Facility was observed to have a pull down fire alarm system. The last emergency drill was conducted on 9/4/25. First aid kit supplies are kept inside the classroom and in the main office and LPA observed the kit to be fully equipped. During time of inspection LPA observed cleaning solutions stored in the teacher kitchen area making it inaccessible for children . Director stated that they currently do have children on medication or severe food allergies. LPA observed the storage and proper labeling of the medication and ensured that the child\342\200\231s name was on it. LPA asked if there were any poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water and licensee stated they had none of the above mentioned, LPA did not observe any. LPA observed the ill isolation area to take place in the office corridor. Licensing staff entered the outdoor play area and observed the playground yard to be fully fenced. The outdoor play equipment was observed to be free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment have a cushioning material to absorb a fall. LPA observed the outdoor area to have sand throughout. Drinking water is readily available outdoors. There is adequate shade in the play yard via trees and canopy. Per Director, the facility only provides pm snacks. Children bring their own morning snack and lunch from home. LPA informed licensee that any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. 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. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents. 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. Sign in and out sheets were observed to be outside in the front entrance and 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 reviewed the children\342\200\231s roster, children\342\200\231s files and staff files and observed the files to be complete. LPA observed Director Robin McConnells\342\200\231s Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification and has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination. Director has completed the mandated reporter (AB 1207) training and expires 12/17/26. Director was advised that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com Director 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 21-21.1CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Lead testing was completed on 12/23/22 and had no lead exceedances. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication 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-carecenters/ . Director 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. 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 . 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 was conducted and report was reviewed with Director Robin McConnell. Appeal Rights were provided.