Routine inspection·May 4, 2026

On May 4, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali met with Licensee, Jessica Fonseca for the purpose of an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry to the facility. Upon arrival, LPA observed three daycare areas and the teacher/child ratios are in compliance. LPA observed 38 preschool children, 5 teachers and 1 teachers aide present during this inspection. Daycare areas (preschool) consist of three classrooms and one play yard area. The daycare classrooms are called “Tiny Explorers, Little Explorers, Big Explorer, and Kinder Explorers”. The facility hours of operation are from 6:30 am to 9:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. There is no current infant with IMS needs. Licensee states there is no weapons or smoking the premises. Staffing Ratio and Capacity: Upon arrival, LPA observed 3 daycare (preschool) classrooms in use with of 50 total enrolled. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the children’s basic needs were met and appropriate. Sign-in and out sheets were reviewed in the BrightWheel App. Physical Plant: LPA toured and inspected the daycare classrooms. Furniture and equipment were checked for age appropriateness and good repair. The classroom is clean and safe. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are cubbies for children’s belongings labeled with their names. Facility has a surveillance system on the premises in common areas. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and materials. Daily activities schedule was observed on the wall in each daycare (preschool) classroom. Filtered drinking water is available inside the classrooms. All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; they shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. LPA observed trash cans in classroom, kitchen and play yard to all have lids. LPA observed small fish tanks in each classroom with tight fitted lid. Napping: LPA observed cots for all children stored in the hallway to the right side. Licensee states that they wipe down the cribs and cots every day. Bathroom: LPA observed a boys and girls bathroom. Each bathroom has two toilets and two sinks. Staff bathroom is next to the school age program. LPA observed soap, toilet paper, and paper towels readily available. Medication: Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent’s written permission. The staff will administer medication and document the dosage, date, and time on a log. Medication is brought and safety latched at the center (unless the parent requests daily return). Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. Medication is kept at the administration office until expiration and sent home with the parent for disposal. Children are isolated when ill by placing them in mat to the side of classrooms away from other until parents arrive to pick them up. Director says they have a one hour pick up policy for all sick children. Lead Water Testing: Lead water testing as completed and approved on 1/25/24. Next lead water testing to be completed by 1/25/29. The Outdoor: The play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. The outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. LPA observed small play equipment with a slide and several other toys. There is small, shaded area outside that has tables under it for children. The play area was inspected and found to be free of hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. Licensee states that children bring their water bottles outside with them. Licensee states that play yard area is power washed every weekend and Teachers clear any debris daily. The facility has a separate fenced playground yard for infants. There is a waiver for the playground yard to stagger play times between preschool and school age programs. LPA observed the wavier posted on the parent board. Fire Extinguisher: Fire/earthquake drills are current and completed every 6 months. Last fire drill/disaster drill completed on 2/19/26 at 10:06am. A fire extinguisher is in the green located at each exit (service last service 5/2/25), inaccessible to children mounted on the wall. Smoke detector, and a carbon monoxide detector are on the premises and in compliance with fire marshal standards. Licensee informed LPA that the last time fire marshal came to the facility was in June 2023. Licensee stated that their fire alarm company comes to inspect the alarm system when needed. LPA observed a first aid kit located in each classroom, inaccessible to children. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation. Kitchen/Food Service: The kitchen is off-limits and has a safety knob on the door. There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, freezer, stove, and microwave oven. The facility provides breakfast, am snack, lunch, pm snack, and dinner for all children. Knives are located in the top right cabinet inaccessible to children by safety latch. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies. The chemicals are kept separate from the food (under the sink safety latched and in Janitor closet behind locked door inaccessible to all children). LPA observed that food preparation and storage areas are kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. Menus are posted at least one week in advance and made available for review by the parents. The facility does participate in the CAC food program, last inspected October 2025. Licensee states that facility purchases food weekly for the facility and also get supplies and food delivered. Staff/ Children Records: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 126, records to be maintained at the facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Staff and children records were reviewed. LPA reviewed 4 children's records and 5 staff records. LPA observed all 5 staff records to be in compliance. LPA observed 4 children records in compliance. 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 . Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers 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. Lead Testing – Child Care Centers (CCC) CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . Safe Sleep - Child Care Centers LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/ safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) - Child Care Centers 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/ . PIN 22-05-CCP MyChildCarePlan.org – Child Care Centers Facility representative 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. Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/ subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. No deficiencies cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety codes. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Jessica Fonseca.