Routine inspection·July 17, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Reyes conducted an unannounced annual site Inspection to ensure the health and safety standards as required by the regulations governing child care centers are met for this p reschool program . LPA met with Margie Zarate, Director, who a copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125) was provided. The days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 6 AM to 6:30 PM. Licensee email address was verified/obtained during this inspection. The director was advised that the email may be public information. Director states parents will enter the facility from the parking lot located on the front of the facility. Parents sign in/out is done in the front lobby using the care portal application. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day and census of each physical count of the children in care for the day. The parent board is located in this front lobby area and required postings are visible for all to see. Facility has telephone service and phone number to the school was verified. Health checks are conducted in the class rooms. The ill/isolation area is located in the directors office. The ill children will use the staff rest room located between the infant classroom A and B. A small chair will be used for the ill infant to use and rest if needed. LPA was guided through the preschool classrooms #1,2, and 3. During the tour LPA took staff names, position and children's census. Continue on next page 2 Page 2 · Room 1 (4 year olds) consist of 1 teacher, 1 aide with 12 total preschool children · Room 2 (2 year olds) consist of 1 teacher, 0 aide with 9 total preschool children · Room 3 (3 year olds) consist of 1 teacher, 1 aide with 15 total preschool children Teacher child ratios were discussed in accordance with Title 22 Regulations and observed. LPA observed the licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. LPA discussed Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision that children should be under direct supervision and observation, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The following in the classrooms were also observed by LPA during this inspection. Toys and play equipment were observed to be age appropriate clean and safe. All surfaces and materials accessible to children, including toys, are toxic free, age-appropriate fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies and all were inspected for age appropriateness and is in good repair. LPA observed and inspected napping equipment (cots) & are age appropriate and in good repair. Sheets/blankets are provided by the facility and cleaned daily. Appropriate Individual storage space was observed to be available for each child and cleanliness was observed in the room. LPA observed the facility has central heat and air, overhead lights as well as natural light. The facility will provide water by jugs and cups and the children can bring their own labeled water bottles/Sippy cups. LPA observed all restrooms used by children are in good condition, water temperature, paper towels, toilet paper, and all were inspected for safety, sanitation and operable. Childcare centers shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. Licensing staff was then guided to the outdoor play area . The outdoor play yard is self-contained by a gate around it. Water will be used by jugs, cups and children’s own water bottles. LPA observed age-appropriate outdoor toys, play equipment and materials to be clean, safe and in good repair, as well as adequate shade available by use of large canopy's and the school building. Page 3 All areas around play equipment and slides are cushioned with material to absorb a fall. LPA advised the licensee that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual observation and supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. No bodies of water were observed on the premise. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Children food : The facility provides AM and PM snack and Lunch. Menus were observed to be posted and reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. LPA observed a fully functional kitchen which included a microwave, refrigerators, stove, counter tops. sinks and storage areas. Space was inspected for safety and cleanliness. Licensee will take measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. All food and drinks are to be labeled with the expiration date visible for all to see. Containers used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility has extra linen and food available if needed. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present and are in operable condition in each classroom. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked and batteries replaced as needed. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC ( Service date: 01/27/2025) must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Fire and earthquake drills must be done every 3 months and documented ( Last drill 06/10/2025). Hazardous items including disinfectants, poisonous, cleaning solutions and any other items that could pose a danger to children were observed to be stored inaccessible to children. Facility has No transportation policy. Licensee states that any lifesaving medication will be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children in care. First aid supplies were observed to have all the required items including a thermometer. There is a fully equipped first aid kit available in each classroom. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – Implementation was discussed with Licensee. Website provided: http://mandatedreporterca.com . Page 4 Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required forms were made and documented on the LIC 857. LPA reviewed Staff records, which are documented on the LIC 859. Staff present will be verified to have proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza, as well as current Mandated reporter. LPA observed during staff file review, that there is at least one person present on this date and at all times, with Pediatric CPR & First Aid. Children's roster & Staff Personnel report was reviewed for completeness. Criminal Records clearance: Licensee 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: 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. LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and water Testing Information. This facility provides incidental medical services- IMS . LPA reviewed storage of "medication and equipment, supplies, and reviewed children's personnel and administrative records. 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Page 5 MyChildCarePlan.org – Licensee, 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. 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 improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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/process . 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. The department has On Duty Workers available for questions Monday through Friday at (323) 981-3350 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. To access forms and regulations go online at: www.ccld.ca.gov . Currently, the licensee is not in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there was deficiency cited during today's Inspection in accordance with the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. See 809 D page for citation. Consultation was given on this date. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed and given to Margie Zarate, Director A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days