Routine inspection (3-year)·May 18, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nathanael John Mooberry conducted an unannounced 3 Year Required visit inspection to the above facility on 05/18/2026.  LPA arrived at the facility at 09:30 AM, identified self and met with Sonja Cao-Garcia, Principal, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility.  LPA provided Principal with a copy of the LIC 125 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. This is a preschool program which consists of 1 classroom, room 1 . Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 02:30 PM.  This state preschool is located within the campus of an elementary school. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, the following staff and children were present: Room 1 - Staff #2 and #3 with 15 children . The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. This facility is f unded by the California Department of Education and operating under Title 5 staffing ratios. Criminal record clearance was not reviewed. However, per condition of employment with the Los Angeles Unified School District, all individual’s present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. ---Page 1 of 4 The following was observed during the tour of the facility: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have a hanging system in the outdoors to hang their backpacks. Mats and linens are provided for each child enrolled. Linens are washed weekly by school district.  LPA observed napping equipment stored in the classroom. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Principal states that poisons are locked in the Plant Managers Storage and are inaccessible to children. A carbon monoxide detector was observed in the classroom and is operable. LPA observed Fire Extinguisher checked and dated by Fire Department 05/2026. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 11/19/2025 . Per Office Manager, there are no firearms stored on the premises. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in the restrooms. The classroom also has an additional sink for handwashing. General sanitation was observed. Per Principal , children bring their own water bottle daily and a filtered water station is available on the yard for children who need water refills. Aides assist in filling water bottles. According to Principal, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the office. The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area for any child who becomes ill and it is located in the nurse's office. LPA informed Office Manager of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. ---Page 2 of 4 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/ . All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin.  All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and are in good repair.  Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal. Menus are posted one month in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request.  The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snack to children. Food is prepared in the main elementary cafeteria located at the facility. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity spac e is m aintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards.  All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. LPA did not observe any pools or bodies of water at the facility. Facility did not have documentation that they conducted water lead testing to comply with Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCC’s) constructed before January 1,2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every five years after the date of the first test. Lack of documentation creates a potentiall risk for the children in care. Children’s Records were reviewed. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. Three of three child files reviewed were complete . Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Children present were signed in. ---Page 3 of 4 LPA reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859.  Staff present provided proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file.  Staff present did not have proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza on file. All staff have been given on the-job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 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 . Office Manager 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. The following deficiencies listed on the attached deficiencies page are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. A Technical Violation was also given as Substitute Teacher could not produce immunization record during visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Principal was called away. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Rosa Lopez, Office Manager, who the principal designated in their absence . ---Page 4 of 4