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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

FELTON STATE PRESCHOOLLicense 197409130
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 03/10/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above-mentioned facility . LPA was greeted by site director Christina Hector. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. The following was observed during today\342\200\231s inspection: Classroom 44- no children were present during today\342\200\231s inspection. Classroom 45- 17 children present and 3 staff members. Classroom 45 is designated as the State Preschool Classroom. Classroom 46- no children were present during today\342\200\231s inspection Classroom 47- 5 children and 3 adults present. Classroom 48- 6 children and 3 adults present. Facility operates on a school district campus. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:50 a.m .to 10:50 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Program offers an AM and PM session. Facility is licensed to serve 103 preschool children ages 2 years through entry to first grade. State Preschool operated; Tittle 5 Regulations apply to teacher child ratio. Site director confirmed the following: Classroom 46, Classroom 47, Classroom 48 are used for the Special Education and program operates two sessions, morning session from 8 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and an afternoon session from 12 to 3:00 p.m. Children enrolled are 3 to 4 years of age. Facility will conclude services at the end of June 2026 . Page 2 Staff was observed operating within proper ratios. Classrooms were observed and inspected. Classrooms were observed to have fine and gross motor activities centers. Children\342\200\231s cubbies were observed in the classroom. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA observed allergy/medical list posted in the classroom. Medication, if needed, is stored in the classroom, in the top cabinet of the class; inaccessible to the children. If medication needs to be refrigerated, medication will be stored in the Health Specialist Office. All necessary paperwork that needs to be included with medication is stored in the classroom with medication as well as in the health office. Teachers do the day to day cleaning in the classroom. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items are made inaccessible in locked classroom cabinets. School district maintenance comes daily after school and mid-day to disinfect classrooms. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Facility provides meals through the school district. Menu is posted in the classroom and parents receive it via Class Dojo online application and school district website. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Preschool program coordinates with school cafeteria staff to ensure that all dietary restriction are being adhere too. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Children bring in their own refillable water container and school will provide water bottles when children forget to bring in their water or run out of water. Areas around high climbing equipment and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. LPA observed working fire extinguishers and working carbon and smoke detector in each classroom. First Aid kits were observed in each classroom. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Page 3 At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. Director\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid was taken on 8/7/2025. LPA observed 4 staff\342\200\231s files and all had a valid certification and all the necessary Community Care Licensing forms. LPA reviewed Mandated Reporter Training and staff has current proof of completion. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed 6 files were complete. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. Facility currently using Care Connect as an electronic sign in/out method and hard copy is available for LPA\342\200\231s review. Site supervisor 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. 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/ . Site supervisor 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 Program Director Nellie Rios-Parra.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the March 10, 2026 inspection of FELTON STATE PRESCHOOL?

This was a inspection inspection of FELTON STATE PRESCHOOL on March 10, 2026. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to FELTON STATE PRESCHOOL on March 10, 2026?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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