Routine inspection·April 16, 2026

On April 16, 2026, at approximately 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janet Gil conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with the director, Rubina Ahmed and explained the purpose of the inspection. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:15 PM. On Fridays. children attend the program from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. At the time of inspection, there were 6 preschool children present with 2 staff members, including the director. The facility was operating within its licensed capacity and maintaining staff-to-child ratios at the time of inspection. LPA and the director inspected indoor and outdoor child care areas for health and safety hazards. The preschool program operates in one classroom. Classroom was observed to be clean and equipped with age-appropriate toys, materials, and furniture. Children’s personal belongings were stored in labeled cubbies inside the classroom. Sufficient mats for preschoolers were available for all children in care. Per the director, parents take blankets and sheets home weekly for washing. The facility is equipped with a fire alarm system installed throughout the building. Multiple dual smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were observed throughout the facility. LPA Gil tested the alarm in the preschool room, which was observed to be in working conditions. LPA observed a fully stocked and accessible first aid kit inside the classroom. Multiple fire extinguishers were observed on site. Poisons, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous materials are stored in inaccessible areas to children. The facility does not provide food services. Parents or authorized representatives provide lunch for the enrolled children. Per director, the facility provides pizza or chicken on Thursdays only. Drinking water is available to children indoors and outdoors with individual water bottles and refilled with bottled water. Continue on Page 2... Continued, Page 2... The outdoor play areas are fully enclosed and equipped with age-appropriate toys and materials that were observed to be in working condition. No pools, spas, or other bodies of water were observed in the day care areas. Children are signed in and out through paper system, by the front entrance of the facility. During the inspection, all children were properly signed in. The facility’s license documentation and required postings were properly displayed and available for review inside the main office. The preschool program conducts monthly emergency drills. The last documented disaster drill was conducted on April 17, 2026. LPA reviewed 3 children’s files and 2 staff files. All children’s files were observed to be incomplete. A Type B deficiency is being issued on this day in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Please refer to LIC 809D page. Staff files were incomplete as well. At least one present staff has CPR and First Aid certification. One staff has an expired Mandated Reporter Certification on file. A technical violation was provided on this date. One staff is also missing LIC 503. A Type B deficiency is being issued on this day in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Facility was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a child care facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. The director is aware that all staff are required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA observed the completed certificate on file. LPAs encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. The director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Continue on Page 3… Continued, Page 3... To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) 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 . CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE LPA referred the director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . Three Type B deficiencies are being issued on this day in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Please refer to LIC 809D pages. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Rubina Ahmed.