Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
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04/14/2026
, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cristina Castellanos conducted an unannounced 3 Year Required Inspection for the above-mentioned facility. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by Administrator Assistant V. Contreras and discussed the purpose of the visit. Shortly thereafter, Director Teresa Antonelli arrived at the facility. LPA toured the facility both indoors and outdoors and observed a total of 80 children in care, being supervised and cared for appropriately by 15 fingerprint cleared staff members.
The preschool program operates from 7:30am to 6:30pm, Monday through Friday. LPA observed the following teacher-to-child ratios in each classroom:
Classroom E1: 8 children being supervised by two (2) staff members.
Classroom E2: 17 children being supervised by two (2) staff members.
Classroom D1: 16 children being supervised by two (2) staff members.
Classroom D2: 14 children being supervised by two (2) staff members.
Classroom C1: 14 children being supervised by three (3) staff members.
Classroom C2: 11 children being supervised by two (2) staff members.
All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The preschool program is in compliance with Title 22 regulations regarding Staff to Student ratios. Parents sign their children in and out of the facility upon entry. LPA observed that parents sign using their full legal name.
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There are no swimming pools, ponds, or other bodies of water on the premises.
There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to the children in care.
The facility has designated janitorial staff members that clean and disinfect as needed; primarily done during the day and in the evenings. Additionally, the teachers do the day-to-day cleaning in the classrooms as well.
LPA observed fully charged fire extinguishers and functioning carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. All classrooms are equipped with a pull-station fire alarm system. Additionally, LPA also observed fully stocked First Aid Kits in each classroom.
All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. LPA inspected the classroom and observed age-appropriate toys, books, and furnishings. 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, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb all falls.
All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. 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 to the children in care. Additionally, children bring in their own refillable water containers.
Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review 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.
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At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities. Current CPR and Pediatric First Aid was observed for all staff members. LPA further discussed the importance of making sure that all Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid training is EMSA approved.
LPA Castellanos reviewed six (6) personnel files and observed files to be in compliance with current CPR/First Aid, Mandated Reporter training and immunizations for personnel in childcare.
LPA Castellanos reviewed six (6) children’s files and observed files to be in compliance including current contact information for authorized representatives and/or relatives who can assume responsibility for the child, immunization records, and authorization for medical treatment.
Director 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. 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 21-21.1-CCP.). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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-care-centers/
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The Director 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.
Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection.
An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Director Teresa Antonelli. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
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