Routine inspection·October 17, 2025

On Friday, October 17, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Cha met with Site Supervisor Angela Tighlman-Paczesmy. The purpose of the visit was to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random inspection of the facility. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection to the Site Supervisor and toured the facility. At time of inspection, there were six staff providing care and supervision to 32 children. Physical Plant/Indoor/Children\342\200\231s Area: The facility operates on the grounds of Pacoima Charter School. The facility operates in four classrooms referred to as classroom #1, #2, #3, and #4. At time of inspection, classroom #4 was currently not in use but set-up as a classroom. The facility has a front office, two bathrooms, outdoor play area, and kitchen/cafeteria (operated by elementary school) . The facility was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, good repair, telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation. LPA observed age-appropriate toys/equipment, books, and supplies for children. LPA observed individual cubbies labeled with children\342\200\231s names. LPA observed sufficient napping cots with blankets for children. LPA observed carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm. All trash bins were observed to have tight fitting lids. The cleaning compounds were stored in cabinets made inaccessible by child safety locks. The office is used as an isolation area for children who become ill. LPA did not observe prohibited childcare items. LPA observed no fireplaces and no wall heaters. The children use personal labeled bottles for drinking water and the facility also provides additional water bottles. Bathroom: LPA observed two childcare bathrooms. LPA observed for safe and sanitary operating condition with no hazardous materials. Toilet paper, paper towels, and soap were available to children. The bathrooms are maintained by the elementary school janitorial staff. Kitchen: The kitchen (located in a separate building) was observed for safety, sanitation, and good repair. The kitchen is managed by the elementary school. The food is prepared in the kitchen and delivered to the classrooms. The children eat inside the classrooms. Kitchen consists refrigerators/freezers, sinks, food preparation counters, ovens and pantries. The facility provides all meals during operational hours. Menus posted in classrooms. Outdoor/Children\342\200\231s Play Area: The outdoor play area was inspected the outdoor play spaces for safety, cleanliness, good repair, age-appropriate toys/equipment, cushioned floors, and shady areas. LPA observed play structures, biking areas, and tables. The outdoor play area is enclosed with fencing and gates that remain locked. Per LPA observation, there are no pools, spas, or bodies of water on the premises. File Review: LPA reviewed four children files which contained all required information. LPA reviewed Site Supervisor\342\200\231s file and one staff file which included all required information. Postings: LPA observed required postings as follows: Facility License, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster, Passenger Car Seat Law (PUB 269), and Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610) Other: Per Site Supervisor, smoking is prohibited on the premises. There are no firearms/weapons stored on premises. Per recorded documentation, Disaster drills last completed on 08/2025. Sign-in and sign-out sheets were observed. The facility tested water for lead and facility was under the 5.5 pbb. which is the maximum allowable.The facility provided sample of analysis sample water collected on 12/27/2022 and results for lead were collected on 12/30/2022 with less than 1 ppb. 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 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. 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. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. 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/ . 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. During this investigation, LPA Cha did not observe any Title 22 deficiencies. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was printed and reviewed with the Site Supervisor Angela Tighlman-Paczesmey along with Appeal Rights.