Routine inspection·February 10, 2026

On February 10, 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 Elizabeth Von Busch, Facility Representative who granted access. LPA and representative toured the facility inside and outside. The facility is inside an industrial business park area. LPA observed thirty (30) day-care children in active play and eleven staff. The facility is open from 7:30 am to 5:30 PM. Monday-Friday. All employees, 18 years and over have a Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Central Index Clearance and are associated with the facility. Physical Plant: There are four clean and safe preschool and pre- k classrooms, the telephone service, heating, ventilation, and lighting are adequate. The daily schedule and activities were posted. There are backpack hooks for children's belongings that are near the door in each classroom. The furniture, books, equipment, toys, and materials were appropriately aged and not damaged. There were activity rugs inside the room for play. Representative stated the rugs are cleaned once a week. The drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water jugs and personal or disposable cups. Representative stated the cups are taken home and cleaned daily. The napping equipment is cots and mats and there was enough for all children. Representative stated the bedding is stored separately and washed weekly. First Aid Kits were in each classroom in a red backpack. There is an Emergency Survival Kit kept in each red backpack inside the classroom it was observed sealed. Trash cans have secure lids. The temperature inside the room was comfortable. Representative stated the fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the day care center are all operable and were checked during the fire inspection. Child’s Bathroom: There is one large bathroom with five toilets and four handwashing sinks that are functioning properly and at the appropriate height. There was one changing table with diapers and wipes. LPA did not observe any accessible hazards. There was soap, toilet paper, and paper towels available. The staff restrooms are in the hallway outside the front office. Kitchen: There is a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, conventional oven, microwave, and sink. The kitchen was clean and there were no accessible hazards observed. The facility provides morning snacks and afternoon snacks and lunches are brought from the children’s home. The menus are posted inside/outside the class. There is a confidential allergy list posted on the wall in each classroom. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. The chemicals and cleaning supplies are kept separate from the food and are locked in a custodial closet inside the bathroom. The staff’s food items were in a separate area of the refrigerator. Play area: There is a large indoor play structure with two slides anchored in the ground and a rubber mat as a cushioned surface. It was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and is age appropriate. The playground was observed to be free of debris. There was a climbing wall, bike cars, and bouncy hobby horse, for active play. Drinking water is available in the form of a portable water jug and disposable/personal water cups. Representative stated there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any. The play area is secure with a metal roll up security door. 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: 11/6/2025 the Earthquake drill was conducted: 1/29/2026. Representative stated the last facility fire inspection was conducted: 11/05/2025. The child/parent roster was incomplete with the required information. It was missing the physician’s names/numbers for all children. Representative stated we are missing the information needed. The staff/ child ratios were observed to be compliant; the sign in/out sheets were on a digital APP called Brightwheel. Representative stated the children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate isolation area for ill children inside the main lobby until the parent can pick up the child. Representative stated, the medications are stored in the kitchen cabinet off limits. A review of medication policy states that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission. The management staff administers medication and documents the dosage, date, and time on a log. All medication is properly labeled and stored in its original container. LIC 125 was discussed with the representative. The following was discussed with the representative: Facility representative was reminded to access the CCLD Licensing website at www.ccld.ca.gov . to obtain information about the most recent regulatory changes and the Quarterly Updates. All representatives are responsible for knowing the regulations when providing care. 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 2 1-21.1-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 . 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. Reminder: The CCLD On Duty Worker is available: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, at (661) 202-3318 for questions, information, and unusual incident reporting. Once the incident is reported within twenty-four (24) hours via telephone, follow up with a written report via email to unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov or via fax (661) 202-3810 within seven days of reporting. There is one Type B deficiency cited during this inspection and one Technical Violation. See LIC 809D and LIC 9102 TV page attached to this report. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was read, a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213), this report, and Appeal Rights were provided to Elizabeth Von Busch, Facility Representative. A Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting will result in a $100 civil penalty.