Routine inspection·April 30, 2026

On April 30, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Calloway made an unannounced inspection to the above facility for the purpose of conducting an Annual Random inspection. LPA met with Michelle Rodriguez, acting director as the facility representative who granted access. LPA and representative toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed ninety-seven (97) napping preschool day care children and ten staff. The facility is open from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. Monday-Friday. All employees 18 years or older that are working or volunteering have a Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Central Index Clearance and are associated with the facility. Physical Plant: The required postings were present on a visible parent wall near the front entrance. The sign in/out sheets were digital on an App called Core and there are face to name sheets inside the classroom and staff uses Bubbles and Friends App for parent communication. There are six (6) clean and safe classrooms, the telephone service, heating, ventilation, and lighting are adequate. The staff/ child ratios were observed to be compliant; The daily schedule and activities were posted outside on the wall next to the classroom. There are cubbies for children's belongings that are labeled with their names in each classroom. The furniture, books, equipment, toys, and materials were at the appropriate height and in good condition. There were activity rugs inside the classroom for playing. Representative stated the rugs are vacuumed daily and deep cleaned once a month. The drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water pitcher and personal water cups or disposable cups, and the representative stated the personal cups are taken home daily. The napping equipment was mats and there was enough for all of the children; the representative stated the bedding is stored separately and washed weekly. First Aid Kits were in each classroom in a red backpack and the Emergency Survival Kit kept in a green back pack and both were observed sealed and inside the classroom. The trash cans were observed with secure lids, and the temperature inside the room was comfortable. Representative stated the fire extinguishers, ceiling sprinklers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the day care center are all operable and were checked during the last fire inspection. Inside each of the restrooms, there was one toilet and one handwashing sink and an outside hand-washing sink. The two-year-old classrooms had a changing table with a sink nearby that is functioning properly there was soap and paper towels available. LPA did not observe any hazards in any of the restrooms. The staff restrooms are in the hallway outside of the classroom. There is a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, freezer, two microwaves, a conventional oven, one prep sink, and three sinks side by side. The kitchen was clean and there were cleaning supplies out on the counter next to the sink and not far from the area where the food is prepped. The representative stated they did not know they could not be there. The facility provides morning snacks, lunch, and afternoon snacks and the menus are posted outside the class and at the front desk. There is a confidential allergy list posted on the inside cabinet in the kitchen. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. LPA observed three large jugs of 2% milk and a small container of organic milk; the representative stated the 2% milk is for the day care children two years and older and the organic milk is for a child with a milk allergy and they were unaware they could not serve 2% milk to the children. The staff’s food items were in a separate refrigerator outside the kitchen in the staff lounge. LPA observed the fire extinguisher with a review date of October 2024 last inspected. LPA reviewed and discussed the regulations with the representative. The representative stated they are aware of the reason for the deficiency being cited. Outside: Outdoor play equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and is age appropriate. LPA observed a large (plastic) play structure with two slides securely anchored in the ground with a canopy for shade, a teeter totter, basketball hoop, and a rubber mat as a cushioned surface. There is concrete and a large grass area for active play with soccer goals. The playground was observed to be free of debris, and the drinking water is available in the form of water pitcher and personal water cups or disposable cups. Representative stated there are no bodies of water on the premises; LPA did not observe any. There is one storage shed that was locked; the fencing is vinyl and chain linked it was observed locked and is secure around the entire playground. Other Review: Children and staff files were reviewed. Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid (expires: 8/2027). Representative stated transportation is not provided. Disaster Drills: Fire Drill was conducted: 3/10/2026 Earthquake drill was conducted: 4/13/2026. Representative stated the last facility fire inspection was conducted: 4/2026. The child/parent roster was complete with all required information, and the representative stated the children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate isolation area for ill children in a room adjacent to the front desk until the parent can pick up the child. The representative stated there are no preschool children on medication at this time. LIC 125 form was discussed with the representative. The following was discussed with the Representative: Access the CCLD Licensing website at www.ccld.ca.gov . to obtain information about the most recent regulatory changes and the Quarterly Updates. Report any director or staff changes within ten (10) days. All representatives are responsible for knowing the regulations when providing care. All employees should know their role and responsibilities of being a Mandated Reporter. Training is renewed every two years at: mandatedreporterca.com. All adults 18 years 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. 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/ . Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers that were constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test. For childcare 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). Or LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Lead Poisoning: For more information, go to the California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch’s website at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb,or call them at (510) 620-5600. Review PUB 515 for information and posting. Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 . 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There is one Type B deficiency cited during this inspection and one Technical Violations issued. See LIC 809D page and LIC 9102 TV pages attached to this report. Exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read, and a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213), this report, and Appeal Rights were given to Michelle Rodriguez, representative at the facility. A Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting may result in a $100 civil penalty.