Routine inspection·July 25, 2025

On 7/25/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Wheatley conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Lead Teacher Erika De Los Santos in the absence of the Director Candice Wong. LPA Wheatley toured the facility indoors and outdoors. LPA observed 3 preschool classrooms in use. Classroom number 5 is open for the summer. LPA observed the children supervised, however LPA observed Staff #1 supervising 18 children alone on the playground. This caused the facility to be operating out of ratio. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises . There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. 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. Areas around high climbing equipment, slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. All toilets and hand washing faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors with the children using their own water bottles. The bottles are labeled with their name. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detectors that meet statutory requirements. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals are subject to a criminal record review and have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. The children are signed in by an application called Brightwheel. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility is not maintaining a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. See LIC 809D. LPA was unable to review a sample of children\342\200\231s files however LPA observed emergency information on each child. LPA was unable to review a sample of staff files and did not observe complete files with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles. LPA observed Mandated Reporter Training for all staff except one, Staff #4. Menus are posted in advance where an authorized representative can view them.The facility provides morning and afternoon snacks. The children bring their lunch. LPA observed a snack menu with only one food group. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice) https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA and Lead Teacher discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Forms and Regulations. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, deficiencies are cited. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read and provided to the Director. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit was provided and required to be posted for 30 days