Routine inspection·August 13, 2025

On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mayra Rivera conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with director Edna Barrera who guided LPA Rivera on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program that serves children ages 2 to 5 years. This program operates Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 5:30pm. Sign in and out takes place at the lobby area. Teacher and child ratio were observed. All staff are fingerprinted cleared and 6 present staff are certified in pediatric first aid/CPR (Listed on LIC 859). Annual fee is current. LPA entered classroom 4 and observed 6 preschool children with staff #1 and staff #2 providing care and supervision. LPA Rivera observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside the bottom sink cabinet with a childproof lock, making it inaccessible for children to open. LPA observed children cubbies for personal belongings. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a lid. LPA entered classroom 3 and did not observe children. The children were combined with classroom 2 for naptime. LPA Rivera observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside the bottom sink cabinet with a childproof lock, making it inaccessible for children to open. LPA observed children cubbies for personal belongings. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a lid. LPA entered classroom 2 and observed 7 preschool children napping and staff #3 present providing care and supervision. LPA Rivera observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside the bottom sink cabinet with a childproof lock, making it inaccessible for children to open. LPA observed children cubbies for personal belongings. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a lid. LPA entered classroom 1 and observed 12 preschool children napping and staff #4 and staff #5 present providing care and supervision. LPA Rivera observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside the bottom sink cabinet with a childproof lock, making it inaccessible for children to open. LPA observed children cubbies for personal belongings. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a lid. Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Rivera. LPA observed central AC /heater and thermostat in room 2 and room 1. LPA observed the temperature in the classrooms to be between 70-71 degrees and vents located on the ceiling. Smoke detectors were not tested during this visit due to the detectors being wired to the emergency pull down fire alarm system. The carbon monoxide detectors are in the classrooms. LPA tested the carbon monoxide detectors located in the front office, classroom 4 and classroom 3. LPA Rivera heard the sounds and are operable. The last emergency drill was conducted on 6/11/25. LPA observed sleeping cots to be in good condition. First aid kits supplies are kept inside the classrooms and LPA observed the kits to be complete with band aids, gauzes, adhesive bandages, and antiseptic wipes. During this visit, director stated has two children on Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA observed EPI PEN with expiration date 4/30/26 and the Albuterol with expiration 11/30/25. Medications are stored in the classrooms inside top cabinets making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA Rivera asked if there were any poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. The director stated there were no firearms, weapons, no poisons nor bodies of water. LPA did not observe firearms or weapons, poisons, nor bodies of water. Director Edna stated the ill isolation area takes place in the site supervisor office and children utilize the staff restroom. Lead testing was conducted on 10/4/24, and no lead exceedance. LPA Rivera observed restrooms located in the classrooms. LPA observed 8 toilets and 6 handwashing sinks. LPA observed the restrooms to be in good condition and free from hazards. LPA Rivera entered the outdoor play area. LPA Rivera observed the playground to be fenced all around and the push door gates closed with keypad locks. LPA Rivera observed the play equipment to be age appropriate and in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA Rivera did not observe climbing structures, slides or swings. For adequate shade, LPA Rivera observed two large sail triangles. For outdoor water drinking, staff bring out water pitchers and disposable cups. This program provides meals and prepares onsite. LPA Rivera informed director Edna any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. For water drinking, LPA Rivera observed water dispensers and cups in the classrooms. LPA observed the food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin and storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins with tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly area front lobby: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Menu, and PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, and Daily Schedule. LPA Rivera reviewed roster, staff and children files. LPA observed the files to be complete. LPA observed 25 signed in signatures. LPA Rivera observed director Edna Barrera American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid/CPR dated 6/20/24, Preventative Health and Safety with nutrition and lead component dated 11/14/2022 and has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination and has completed the child abuse mandated reporter training dated 8/11/25. Director was informed that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com The following was also discussed with director: 1. The following items are zero tolerance by Licensing: Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility is a violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g) (2), The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Fire Clearance Violations, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both 2. Breakfast/Lunch/Snack Menus: Menus are required to be posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days must also be available upon request. 3. Current Children\342\200\231s Roster: Each childcare facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request. 4.LIC 125 Entrance Checklist provided, and LPA informed that forms, regulations and quarterly updates can be accessed on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 5.Pediatric First Aid and CPR: At least one person trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR and EMSA approved must be present. 6.Designated Staff: The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence must be on file. 7.Qualifications: Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present must be available for review. 8. Immunization Requirements: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or influenza declination. 9.Children\342\200\231s Records: must be available for review; including but not limited to, the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary. Director Edna Barrera 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. 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). Did not complete testing prior to their deadline. LPA referred director Edna Barrera o the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. 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-carecenters/ . 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/ . Director Edna 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. 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 . No deficiencies given during today's visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with director Edna Barrera.