Routine inspection·April 30, 2026

On 04/30/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mariah Aguirre conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility. LPA met with Director Sharon Volkov who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program that operates Monday to Friday from 8:05AM to 12:30PM. During the inspection, LPA observed 14 children in care with 2 staff members present. There is one classroom for the preschool program, LPA inspected Classroom and observed 14 children with 2 staff members. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be accordance in with Title 22 regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Per Director, Sharon Volkov, the isolation area for children is located in the corner library of the classroom. The classroom furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The classroom was inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. LPA did not observe napping equipment in the classroom, as this is a half day program. Page 1 of 4 The facility does not provide meals to children in care. Per Director, parents provide meals and snacks for the children. The facility provides filtered water through Sparklets water provider and the gallons are replenished every two weeks. Per Director, the program is not a part of a meal program. LPA observed that there is a functioning smoke and carbon detector throughout the classroom. LPA observed a fully charged and serviced fire extinguisher last serviced on May 19 th , 2025. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted in December 2025. Outdoor playground equipment is in 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. LPA observed a sandbox in the play yard that per Director is cleaned daily, and is covered at the end of the day. 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. Upon review of sign in and out sheets LPA observed that parents do not use their full legal signatures when signing their child in and out. As a result, a Technical Violation was issued at the time of inspection. LPA reviewed staff records, staff files were found to be incomplete. (1) Type B Citation was issued as a result. (See attached LIC809D). Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. During Children’s Record review, 2/6 children’s files were incomplete. (1) Type B citation was issued as a result. (See attached LIC809D). Verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed, both Director and Assistant teacher have CPR/First Aid on file. SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the Director. Page 2 of 4 The Director does currently have immunization documentation, LPA did not observe current immunization documentation for Teachers Assistant upon file review. 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. Upon file review, 1 out of 2 staff members do not have Mandated Reporter Training Certification, as a result (1) Type B citation was issued at the time of inspection. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Facility does not currently have children with medication. 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/ . LPA advised the Director to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . The 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 The 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. Page 3 of 4 During the exit interview, the Director confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders working in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements will result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. A copy of this report along with appeal rights were provided to the Director. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Sharon Volkov. Page 4 of 4