Follow-up·December 12, 2025

On 12/12/2025 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Cristina Castellanos and Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced case management inspection for the purpose of ensuring the standards are being met in accordance with California Tittle 22 Regulations and California Health and Safety Codes. During today’s inspection, nine (9) children and two (2) adult staff members were present in Classroom 2. Per the facility’s license, the toddler program serves children ages 18 months to 24 months. Furthermore, LPAs Castellanos and Laureano observed one toddler (C2) 18 months of age consistently commingling with eight preschool-aged children throughout the day. The oldest preschool-aged child present during today’s inspection was five and a half years old. The commingling occurred during multiple routine activities, including arrival, outdoor play time, and nap time. Upon arrival Room 1 (Toddler Classroom) was not being used for C2. LPA Castellanos informed licensee Rivera and staff members on 11/07/2025 , 11/10/2025 , 12/02/2025 and during today’s inspection that in accordance with Title 22, Regulation 101216.4(a)(2), “The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children.” The observed commingling during today’s inspection is not in compliance with this regulation. Type A violation During today’s inspection based on LPA’s observations and interviews with relevant staff, it was confirmed that the facility does not have a designated Director as of September 2025. This status places the facility out of compliance with Title 22, Section 101215.1(b), which requires each licensed child care center to have a qualified and designated Director responsible for the operation of the facility. Additionally, on 11/07/2025 and 11/10/2025 the facility was cited for section 101215.1(b). Staff member 2 (S2) confirmed to LPAs that she will be taking on the role of director. Per record review the director’s qualifications for S2 were not available for review. Type A violation LPAs confirmed through staff interview and observation that the telephone number on file belongs to owner Cherelle Rivera, who was not present during today’s inspection. Facility is not in compliance with section 101224(a) All child care centers shall have working telephone service on the premises. Type B Violation At 11:33am LPAs observed C2 running out the facility’s gate to the sidewalk without proper supervision. Shortly after within a minute LPAs observed C2 walked back inside without any proper supervision. Facility is not in compliance with section 101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)The licensee shall provide care...(1) No children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. Type A violation Based on observations, record review, and staff interviews conducted during today’s inspection, it was determined that the licensee failed to correct previously cited violations within the time specified by the Department. As a result of this continued noncompliance, civil penalties have been assessed. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, there were four (4) deficiencies cited at this time for violation of Title 22 regulation; (see LIC809-D) Upon receipt of this report, S1 shall post the Notice of Site Visit and any Licensing report documenting a Type “A” deficiency. The report and the Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgment of Receipt (LIC9224) form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. S1 was provided with a copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) Form during this visit. An exit interview was conducted, and Plan of Correction was reviewed and developed with S1. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with S1, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these documents. Page 2