Routine inspection·April 28, 2026

On Tuesday April 28, 2026. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Staicy Perry conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Site Supervisor, Carolina Ramon who guided LPA Perry on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program that serves Ambulatory only: Maximum capacity of 60 licensees prefer to serve children ages 2-6 years. Title V Funded School. This program operates Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m . Sign in and out takes place at the main entrance area. 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. LPA Perry entered classroom A. LPA Perry observed 0 children and 0 staff present. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to not be in good condition, however, did observe it to be free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA Perry observed the carpet near the restroom area to be heavily stained and dirty throughout the carpet area, which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care. Per Site Supervisor, Carolina carpets are cleaned every 3 months and the last time the carpet was cleaned was in March 2026. Site Supervisor provided LPA Perry with work order. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA Perry observed a hinged-lid trash bin. LPA Perry entered classroom B. LPA Perry observed 21 children eating breakfast and 3 staff present supervising the children eating at the tables. LPA Perry observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside a cabinet accessible to children to reach and open. LPA Perry informed Site Supervisor Carolina that, Per Title 22 regulations, all toxic and hazardous items, including bleach and cleaning compounds, are required to be stored in a manner that is inaccessible to children, which LPA informed site supervisor Carolina that her tallest child, C#6 can reach the bleach bottles and as well as taking into consideration the ages of the oldest child enrolled In that class, site supervisor did immediately place the bleach bottles higher in which made the bottles inaccessible to the children. LPA Perry provided a technical. Additionally, LPA Perry did observe In that in a cabinet that 1 Lysol Wipes container and Lysol Spay bottle was not in a locked cabinet in which those items are considered poison and need to be locked away and inaccessible to children, which poses a potential danger to the children in care. Photo was taken. LPA Perry observed a hinged lid trash bin. Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Perry. LPA Perry observed central AC/heater and vents located on the ceiling. LPA observed the thermostats located in classrooms and temperatures to be between 70-71 degrees. LPA observed the fire extinguishers located in classrooms and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on 11/16/2025. Smoke detectors were not tested during this visit due to the detectors being wired to the emergency pull down fire alarm system. Carbon monoxide detectors per Site Supervisor have been tested and are operable. The last emergency drill was conducted on 1/16/2026. LPA observed napping equipment cots to be in good condition and stored in the classrooms. LPA observed cots to be stored in a stacked manner with children’s personal blankets touching one another. LPA informed Site Supervisor Carolina that bedding must be stored so that each child’s items do not come into contact with those of other children, which poses a potential danger to the children in care. LPA Perry advised that best practice would be to place each child’s blanket in their individual cot at the time of naptime rather than storing them together on the cots. First aid kit supplies are kept inside the classrooms and LPA Perry observed the kits to be fully equipped. During this visit, Site Supervisor stated that currently has no children with medication or severe food allergies. LPA Perry asked if there were any poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. Site Supervisor stated that no firearms, weapons, no poisons nor bodies of water. LPA did not observe firearms or weapons, nor bodies of water. Site Supervisor stated the ill isolation area takes place in the director’s office and children will utilize staff restroom. Classroom A and B share restrooms and the restroom is located in classroom A. LPA Perry observed the restrooms to be in good condition with working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. LPA Perry entered the outdoor play area. LPA Perry observed the equipment to be in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA Perry observed play structure equipment to be age appropriate for ages 2-5 years and areas around or under high climbing equipment, are cushioned with granulated rubber mat that may absorb a fall. For adequate shade, LPA Perry observed a shade structure. LPA observed the playground yard to be fenced and the side gates closed and locked with a keypad lock. LPA observed trash bins with tight lids. For outdoor water drinking, water jugs and disposable cups are available to children. This program provides breakfast, lunch, and pm snacks. The food comes from the main office kitchen and is delivered daily. LPA Perry informed Director that any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. For water drinking, LPA Perry observed water jugs and disposable cups in the classrooms accessible to 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, and in good repair. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Lead testing was conducted on 9/17/22 and no lead exceedance. 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 Perry observed sign in/out sheets and observed parent signatures. Waiver was observed to be on file for personnel files. Lead results were not observed to be posted, LPA Perry during the visit did email Site Supervisor the lead results and did observe site supervisor Carolina post the results. LPA Perry reviewed the children’s roster, children’s files and observed the files to be complete. LPA Perry will review staff files at a later date due to staff files being stored at the main headquarters. LPA Perry did advise that if staff files are reviewed and found to be incomplete LPA Perry documents a deficiency. Site Supervisor understood. LPA Perry observed Site Supervisor Carolina Ramon Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification expires on March 2027. Preventative Health and Safety certification on file and has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination. Director has completed the mandated reporter (AB 1207) training which expires on 7/24/27. Director was advised that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com LPA Perry did observe facility to be compliant with Daily playground checks, alarms on doors to be active and in good working order and that the outside gate be closed at all times during hours of operation and in good working order as stated in NCC meeting held on 8/6/2024 at the Monterey Park Regional Office. Additionally LPA Perry observed the daily head counts to be completed every hour. Carolina 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. 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 [or facility representative] 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 ) Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 2202-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) 5140383 (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/ . Carolina Ramon 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. Currently the facility is not in compliance with Title 22 regulations during today’s inspection. The deficiency listed on the following page was observed by LPA Perry and is cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809-D for citation. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with site supervisor Carolina Ramon. Appeal rights discussed and provided.