Routine inspection (3-year)·March 27, 2026

On Friday March 27, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joanne Solorio Campos conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Lusine Gasparian, Supervisor, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program that serves children 18 mos-6 years old and consists of 6 classrooms. Per Supervisor there are only three classrooms open due to low enrollment and currently no toddlers enrolled. This program operates Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Per Supervisor, there are 21 children enrolled. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Teacher and child ratio were observed. LPA observed 8 children and 1 staff present. Present staff are fingerprinted cleared. There are waivers for staggered use of outdoor play time among preschoolers and toddlers and shared bathroom among preschoolers and toddlers on file. Sign in and out takes place at the main entrance area. The Supervisor stated no firearms, weapons, poisons nor bodies of water are in the premises and LPA did not observe any of the above-mentioned. Supervisor stated that they currently do not have any children on medication or severe food allergies. LPA observed the ill isolation area to take place in the kindergarten classroom in the couch area. 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 entered the classrooms and observed furniture, manipulatives, toys, games, art materials, 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. Water is provided by the facility and cots with individual tight-fitted sheets were observed for napping. Licensing staff observed step trash bins with a tight-fitting lid inside the classrooms. LPA observed two children’s restrooms, one in the kindergarten classroom and one in the preschool classroom to have working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. During time of inspection LPA observed cleaning solutions stored in the kitchen which was observed to have a closed door making it inaccessible for children. 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 71-74 degrees. LPA observed the fire extinguishers in the classroom and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on 04/09/25. Smoke detectors were observed to be combined with a sprinkler system and were not tested on this visit due to the alarms being hard wired to the system. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the classrooms and are operable. The last emergency drill was conducted on 02/27/26. First aid kit supplies are stored in the kitchen and LPA observed the kit to be fully equipped. 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. The 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 ez-up and hip-shade roof. Per Director, the facility provides, breakfast, lunch and snack and all meals are prepared onsite. 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 entered the kitchen located in the entrance area and was observed to have a closed door in place as it is off limits to the children. The knives were observed to be stored in a top shelf and drawer making it inaccessible for the children. 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. LPA Solorio-Campos reviewed the children’s roster, children’s files, staff files and sign in/out sheets and all were observed to be complete. LPA observed Supervisors Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification and expired 06/25, which poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care. Supervisor has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza. Supervisor has not completed the mandated reporter (AB 1207) training, which poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care. 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. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES 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 verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . LPA 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 ) Lead testing was conducted on 06/23. 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 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 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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/ . 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 not in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. Based on this information, the following deficiencies on the attached LIC 809D are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Supervisor Lusine Gasparian.