Routine inspection·January 7, 2026

On 1/7/26 at 10:10am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Li conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA checked into Child development office and office manager stated that Director was at a district meeting. Per office manager, Director Sofia was contacted and is leaving meeting to be present at site. Director arrived at 10:35am, who guided LPA on a tour. This is a preschool license located at the closed Andres elementary school campus. The school district Child development office is also located at this center. There are half day and full day programs from 8:15a-11:15a (half day) and 7:00am-6:00pm (full day) classes. There are 63 children enrolled in total. There were 58 children and 8 staff present during today’s visit. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:00am- 6:00pm. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The preschool consists of 4 classrooms, 1 multi-purpose room, 4 bathrooms, and 1 play yard. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All children were observed to be under active/visual supervision of a teacher during the tour. Licensing staff observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children were out of reach. Classroom furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. Children that are in the full day programs nap at center. Half day children do not take naps. Napping equipment mats and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage, and cleanliness . Per director, linens are washed weekly at home by parents. Storage for children's belongings were inspected. A ge-appropriate toys and materials were inspected in each classroom for children. Page 1 of 4 All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. First Aid supplies are available and complete. Drinking water is available through gallon water bottles. Children will use the quiet area or child development office if they are ill. There is a separate restroom available for an ill child to use. LPA advised to sanitize all surfaces in quiet area and ill restroom after an ill child uses it. Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted on the parent board. Per director, facility provides one lunch for half day children and breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks for full day children. All meals are prepared off site by the school district and delivered. 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. Licensing staff observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 06/16/25 on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Facility has a carbon monoxide and smoke detector that meets statutory requirements is hard wired and unable to test. Teacher stated there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. The last Disaster drill was conducted in 10/16/25. Licensing staff observed the outdoor play area. The playgrounds equipment was inspected for safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition. 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. Drinking water is readily available outdoors through water bottles. Sign in and out sheets were checked for full signatures. Staff records and children records were reviewed at this time. Staff names and children’s names with allergies were recorded. All lead teachers have current CPR and First aid certificates. Child’s epi-pen was checked for proper storage, documentation and expiration 10/2026. Page 2 of 4 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) is currently being provided. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm IMS plan was not available for review for child with Epi-pen. Child had school district forms for medication and allergies filled out. LPA emailed IMS PIN to Director and sample plans for creating an IMS plan. Director created IMS plan for epi-pen child and reviewed with LPA during visit. Facility 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. 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 . 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 childcare 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). The facility has completed lead testing and do not use fountain water for drinking. Facility purchases gallon water bottles for drinking. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . Page 3 of 4 Teacher was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. No citations being issued today. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Exit interview conducted, report was reviewed, and appeal rights were given Director Sofia Valdez. Page 4 of 4