Routine inspection (3-year)·March 2, 2026

On 03/02/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tyra Chavies, conducted an unannounced\302\240 3 Year Annual Required inspection at Hickory Tree Preschool. LPA met with administrator and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA Chavies confirmed the phone number is: (310) 533- 4830 and email address is: dumpty12@aol.com. There were 52 children in care being supervised by 5 Staff members. This facility has 4 classrooms, MoonJumpers, Tigers, Sunshine, and Pre-Kindergarten and all classrooms are currently being used. This facility also has an Elementary school attached and is located behind the facility. The elementary school can not be accessed from the facility. Parents and elementary school children do enter through the front door of the facility and have a sign in sheet available\302\240 on the front desk. Indoor furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose and/or pointed parts. LPA observed cots for sleeping and bedding will be taken home every Friday for parents to wash and bring back to the classroom. If a parent forgets a blanket, then there is an option to purchase one from the facility. LPA also observed age appropriate toys, books in primary care area and children's restrooms. The facility floors, bathroom and classrooms meet Title 22 Health and Safety regulations. If a child is not feeling well, the child will be seated in the front office with a staff member until a parent arrives. LPs inspected and verified that there is a fire system connected throughout the facility. The facility does have a fire extinguisher and has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors. The facility does have a First Aid kit and it is in good condition. LPA reviewed sign in and out sheet. LPA advised administrator that all children must be signed in/out and must provide time of day when entering the facility. LPA inspected the outdoor activity space. Administrator advised LPA that the playground is shared with the elementary school but children always remind separate. This facility does have a play structure. LPA advised administrator that the surface of the outdoor activity space must be repaired and the play structure. Administrator advised LPA the facility is in the beginning stage of repairs and will have it done. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. There are 3 places in the facility that contains heavy amounts of Sand. Administrator advised LPA, that the elementary teachers are supposed to check the sandbox in the morning and clean them if anything is found. LPA inspected toys and spading equipment. All are in good condition. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors/ smoke alarms. Parents are required to provide lunch and the facility will provide AM/PM and a third snack. If parents do not bring their own meals, the facility will call parents and provided a food until the parents arrive. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors and upon request. On 09/12/2025, LPA Chavies conducted an inspection regarding Lead Testing. The facility is still in compliance. POSTING REQUIREMENTS: License and other relevant notices are visible for public view and correctly posted on the wall (Facility Sketch, PUB 394, LIC 9148, LIC 610A). Fire and disaster drills are being conducted as scheduled every six months. CHILDREN'S RECORDS: LPA Chavies reviewed 10 children's files. All files are up to date and are in good condition. LPA advised administrator to update LIC 613 A. STAFF'S RECORDS: LPA Chavies reviewed 6 staff files. All staff records are up to date and in good condition. All Mandated Reporter Training , Pediatric First Aid and CPR are valid. The following were also discussed with the director: LPA Tyra Chavies informed executive director, Lisa Hung, that this report dated 03/02/2026 document 1 Type A citation, which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Tyra Chavies informed the executive director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 03/02/2026 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. 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 . 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. Commencing September 1 st , 2016, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a childcare facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. Law enacted by SB 277, beginning January 1 st , 2016, personal beliefs exemptions will no longer be an option for the vaccines that are currently required for entry into childcare or school in California. Personal beliefs exemptions already on file will remain valid until the child reaches the next immunization checkpoint. A licensee may file an appeal, in writing 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment. When regulations are approved/changed/updated, providers will be notified through Provider Information Notice (PIN). Per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, this facilityis being cited a 1 Type A, a Technical Violation and a Technical Assistance. (Please see LIC 809-D and LIC 9102.) An exit interview was conducted with Executive\302\240 Director, Lisa Hung. A copy of this report was read and given to Executive Director well as LIC 9213 (Notice of Site Visit form.) LIC 9213 is required to be posted for 30 days.