Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On Friday February 13, 2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Joanne Solorio Campos and Caroline Nguyen conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Alexis Godinez, Director, who guided LPAs on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program that serves children age 2 until first grade and consists of 2 classrooms. The facility is located within the church premises. Classroom #1 is currently operating and Classroom #2 is not operating due to low enrollment. This program operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 6:30 a.m. \342\200\223 6:00
p.m. Per the Director, there are 17
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. 16 children and 5 staff. Present staff are fingerprinted cleared.
Sign in and out takes place at the main entrance area using a tablet and app CareConnect. The director stated no firearms, weapons, poisons nor bodies of water are located in the premises and LPAs did not observe any of the above mentioned. Director stated that they currently have 1 child on medication and no children with severe food allergies. LPAs observed the ill isolation area to take place in the director\342\200\231s office with a restroom adjacent to it, located in classroom #2.
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.
LPAs entered classroom #1 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. LPAs observed the classroom to have a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. Children bring their own water bottles and
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bottles get refilled as needed via filter water (delivered monthly). Children nap in the facility and cots were observed. Children bring their own fitted sheets and blankets. LPAs observed trash bins with tight-fitting lid inside the classroom. LPAs observed 2 children\342\200\231s restroom located in classroom #1 and classroom #2 to have working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. During time of inspection LPAs observed cleaning solutions locked and stored in classroom #1 making it inaccessible for children to open. In classroom #1, LPAs observed a fish tank and goldfish located next to the sink.
Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPAs. LPAs observed central AC/heater and vents located on the ceiling. LPAs observed the thermostats located in the classrooms and temperatures to be between 70-71 degrees. LPAs observed the fire extinguishers in the classroom and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on 11/06/25. 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 01/05/26. First aid kit supplies are kept in an emergency backpack and LPAs observed the kit to be fully equipped.
Licensing staff entered the outdoor play area and observed the playground yard to be fully fenced and the door that leads to the alleyway was observed to have locks making it inaccessible for children to open. 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 trees and canopies.
Per Director, the facility provides breakfast, lunch and AM/PM snack. LPAs 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. LPAs entered the kitchen located in the church\342\200\231s facility which is separate from the school; observed to have a locked door in place as it is off limits to the children. The knives were observed to be stored in a top cabinet making it inaccessible for the children to reach and open. LPAs 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.
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LPAs reviewed the children\342\200\231s roster, children\342\200\231s files, staff files, and sign in/out sheets and all were observed to be complete. LPAs also reviewed medication storage located in Director\342\200\231s office.
LPAs observed Director Alexis Godinez\342\200\231s 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 04/05/2027. 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
.). LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in
PIN 21-21.1-CCP
. LPAs 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 completed on 02/13/25.
LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director Alexis Godinez 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.
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LPAs also informed Director Alexis Godinez 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
.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Alexis Godinez.
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