Routine inspection·January 15, 2026

On Thursday January 15, 2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA’s) Joanne Solorio Campos and Caroline Nguyen conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Director America, who guided LPA’s 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 – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Per the Director, there are 29 children enrolled. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Teacher and child ratio were observed, and present staff are fingerprinted cleared. 20 children and 10 staff. Present staff are fingerprinted cleared. Sign in and out takes place at each classroom entrance area on the learning genie application. The director stated no firearms, weapons, poisons nor bodies of water are in the premises and LPA’s did not observe any of the above-mentioned. 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. LPA’s 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’S 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 via filtered water. Children use cots to nap in the facility and bring their own fitted sheet and blanket from home. Licensing staff observed step trash bins with a tight-fitting lid inside the classrooms. LPA’s observed children’s restrooms, located in each classroom to have working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA’s. LPA’s observed central AC/heater and vents located on the ceiling. LPA’s observed the thermostats located in the classrooms and temperatures to be between 70-71 degrees. LPA’s observed the fire extinguishers in the classroom and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on 4/22/25. Smoke detectors were observed to be combined with the carbon monoxide detectors and were not tested on this visit due to the alarms being hard wired to the system. The last emergency drill was conducted on 1/9/26. First aid kit supplies are kept inside the classroom and LPA’s observed the kit to be fully equipped. During time of inspection LPA’s observed cleaning solutions stored in the classroom top cabinets making it inaccessible for children to open. Director stated that they currently do have children on medication or severe food allergies. LPA’s observed the medication to be labeled and stored properly. LPA’s observed the ill isolation area to take place in the Director’s office. 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. Drinking water is readily available outdoors. There is adequate shade in the play yard via canopies. Per Director, the facility only provides dry snacks. LPA’s 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’s entered the kitchen located in the hallway and was observed to have a closed door in place as it is off limits to the children. LPA’s 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. LPA’s reviewed the children’s roster, children’s files including IMS plans, staff files, and sign in/out sheets and all were observed to be complete. LPA’s observed Director America Rios’s Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification and expires 4/2027 and has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination. Director has completed the mandated reporter (AB 1207) training and expires 1/14/28. Director was advised that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. 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’s verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA’s referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information ( https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ) CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE. Facility does not utilize water for drinking or food preparation. Facility provides water via water delivery service. LPA’s discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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’s also informed licensee [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for and removing any 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 . LPA’s reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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-care-centers/ . Licensee 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 conducted and report was reviewed with the Operations Director, America Rios.