Routine inspection·August 13, 2025

On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mayra Rivera conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with director Daniel Herrarte who guided LPA Rivera on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program that serves children ages 2 to entry to kindergarten. This program operates Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. \342\200\223 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. LPA observed teacher and child ratio, and present staff are fingerprinted cleared. LPA observed six present staff to have a current pediatric first aid/ CPR. Annual fee is current. LPA entered the multipurpose classroom. LPA did not observe children. LPA Rivera 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 cleaning solution stored on top of the cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a tight-fitting lid. LPA also observed, a teacher center area separated by a shelf and a gated door. LPA entered classroom Dragon Fly and did not observe children. LPA Rivera 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 personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solution stored on top of the cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a tight-fitting lid. LPA entered classroom Lady Bug and did not observe children. LPA Rivera 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 personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solution stored on top of the cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a tight-fitting lid. LPA entered classroom Bubble Bee and did not observe children LPA Rivera 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 children\342\200\231s personal belongings stored inside the cubby. LPA observed cleaning solution stored on top of the cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a tight-fitting lid. LPA entered classroom Butterfly and did not observe children. LPA Rivera 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 children\342\200\231s personal belongings stored inside the cubby. LPA observed cleaning solution stored on top of the cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a tight-fitting lid. LPA Rivera observed the bathrooms to be in good condition with working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. LPA observed a total of 3 toilets and 3 sinks. Ill/isolation area children utilize the staff restroom and director office. Heating lighting and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Rivera. LPA observed central AC/heater and vents located on the ceiling walls. LPA observed the thermostat located in the computer room and temperature to read 73 degrees. LPA Rivera observed smoke detectors and fire alarm system. LPA did not test the smoke detector as they are wired to the fire alarm system. LPA observed carbon monoxide in the computer lab room and tested. LPA heard the sound, and it is operable. LPA observed the first aid kit to be fully stocked with band aids, gauzes, adhesive bandages, and antiseptics and located in the main entrance. LPA observed the fire/earthquake log and last drill conducted on 8/8/25. Director Daniel stated that the facility currently has no children on medication or severe food allergies.LPA observed napping equipment cots to be in good condition. LPA Rivera asked if there are any poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. Directors stated no firearms, or weapons nor water bodies of water. LPA did not observe firearms or weapons, poisons, nor bodies of water. This program provides breakfast, a.m. snack, lunch, and p.m. snacks and dinner. Meals are prepared on site. A monthly menu is available and posted on the parent board and Brightwheel app. For water drinking LPA observed a water jug and disposable cups. 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 moveable 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. Facility has conducted the water lead testing on June 24, 2022, and no lead exceedance. LPA Rivera entered the outdoor play area. LPA Rivera observed 32 preschool children with staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 present providing care and supervision. LPA observed 1 shed closed and locked with a keypad lock. LPA Rivera 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 Rivera 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 Rivera observed trees and a pergola. LPA observed the playground yard to be fenced, and the side gates closed and locked with a keypad lock. LPA observed 2 trash bins with tight lids. For outdoor water drinking, staff bring out water jugs and disposable cups. LPA observed on the bulletin wall the license, Parents Right's, Personal Rights, LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan, Facility Sketch, LIC 9148 Earthquake Checklist, PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, monthly Menu and Daily Schedule. LPA observed sign in or out sheets an observed 32 sign in signatures. LPA also reviewed the children roster, staff, and children files. Director Daniel Herrarte has the required American Red Cross pediatric First Aid/CPR certification dated 3/9/24, proof of preventative health and safety training (College course CD 10), child abused mandated reporting certification dated 9/4/24 and proof of immunization against pertussis, and measles, and influenza declination. Director has been informed mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com Items discussed during this visit: 1. The following items are prohibited by Licensing: Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility is a violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g) (2), The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Fire Clearance Violations, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both 2. Breakfast/Lunch/Snack Menus: Menus are required to be posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days must also be available upon request. 3 . Current Children\342\200\231s Roster: Each childcare facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the l icensing agency upon request . 4 . LIC 311A - Records to be Maintained at the Facility: LPAs advised that forms, regulations and quarterly updates can be accessed on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 5 . Pediatric First Aid and CPR: At least one person trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR and EMSA approved must be present. 6 . Designated Staff: The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence must be on file. 7.Qualifications: Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present must be available for review. 8. Immunization Requirements: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or influenza declination. 9 . Children\342\200\231s Records: must be available for review; including but not limited to, the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary. 10 . Staff Records: must be available for review; background clearance, LIC 503 Health Screening report, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Staff Qualifications, LIC 9050 Employee Rights, LIC 501 Personnel Record, Mandated Child Abuse Certification, MMR, TDAP, TB, influenza, or influenza declination. Director Daniel Herrarte 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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-carecenters/ . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/ . Director Daniel Herrarte 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 No deficiencies given during today's visit. 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 and appeal rights were reviewed with director Daniel Herrarte.