Routine inspection (3-year)·May 28, 2026

On May 28, 2026, at approximately 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janet Gil conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with the director, Leah Abergel and explained the purpose of the inspection. The facility operates Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM and 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM on Fridays . At the time of inspection, there were 17 enrolled children present with 4 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 the child care areas for health and safety hazards. The preschool program operates in three classrooms: a 3-year-old classroom, a Pre-K classroom, and a kindergarten classroom. Per director, the 3-year-old classroom is not in use at this time due to low enrollment. Classrooms were observed to be clean and equipped with age-appropriate toys, materials, and furniture. Children’s personal belongings were stored in labeled personal cubbies inside the classrooms with each child’s individual name. Sufficient sleeping cots were observed to be available for all children in care. Per director, parents take blankets and sheets home weekly for laundering. The facility is equipped with a fire alarm system installed throughout the building. Multiple smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were observed throughout the facility. LPA Gil did not test the detectors due to being located on high ceilings. Per director, all alarms are in working condition. LPA Gil observed multiple fully stocked and accessible first aid kit inside the directors office. Multiple fire extinguishers were observed on site. Poisons, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous materials are stored in inaccessible areas to children in care. Continue on Page 2... Continued, Page 2... The facility provides food services. Drinking water is available to children indoors and outdoors with individual water bottles and refilled water pitchers. All outlets in child care areas were observed to be covered by child safety outlet covers. The outdoor play area is 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 by the entrance of each classroom. The facility conducts emergency drills at least once every 6 months. The last documented disaster drill was conducted on March 27, 2026. LPA reviewed five children’s records and four staff records. All children’s files were complete. Staff files were observed to be incomplete. At least one present staff member has a valid CPR and First Aid certification, which expires in 11/2027. Staff files also contained proof of required immunization, which were made available for review. Staff did not have updated Mandated Reporter Training certificates on file. A Type B deficiency was issued on this date. Please refer to LIC 809-D for additional information. 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. LPA 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 director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . Two Type B deficiencies were issued on this date under CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Please refer to LIC 809-D for additional information. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Leah Abergel .