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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 3/4/26 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Portia Bowden and Javier Duran conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection at the above facility. At 9:15AM LPAs met with Mayra Ramirez Director, explained the reason for visit and was guided on a tour. Per Director the facility operating hours are LPA observed all required documents on the facility licensing board (PUB 269, PUB 393, LIC 610, LIC 9224, LIC 613A) LPA observed an Emergency Drill log last dated 10/25. This is a preschool program consisting of 2 classrooms serving ages 2-5 and 1 enclosed outdoor play area. Per Director facility operating hours are from 7am to 6PM. Classroom 1 and 2 are half day programs operating an AM class from 8-11AM and a PM class from 12:45-3:45PM. Per Director there are 32 Children enrolled in the AM and 18 children in the PM. At 930 AM LPAs observed 14 children in classroom 1 supervised by 2 staff. At 9:45AM LPAs observed 12 children in care supervised by 2 staff in classroom 2. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Per Director no children in care require Incidental Medical Services. Per Director 1 child in care has food preference of no cooked egg. Per Director facility does not serve eggs to children in care. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPAs observed a carbon monoxide detectors on the wall of each classroom. LPAs observed no sleeping materials as this is a half day program. LPAs observed 6 age appropriate toilets, and 6 age appropriate sinks in good repair in the bathrooms. Per Director facility does not assist with potty training. Per PIN 21-21-CCP lead testing to be conducted for all equipment used for drinking consumption. LPAs observed negative Lead testing results dated 2/2023. Per Director facility has a water subscription, LPAs observed water dispensers in each classroom with paper cups accessible for children\342\200\231s consumption. LPAs observed bleach water solution used to disinfectant hard surfaces stored in a cabinet in each classroom on the highest shelf, inaccessible to children in care. Per Director there are no poisons on the premises. Per Director outside food is not permitted in the facility. Facility supplies AM and PM Snack. All food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Cafeteria staff also have access to list. LPA observed no knives. Outdoor play area was observed to be enclosed with playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPAs observed a two story apparatus with cushioned turf beneath. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. There is adequate shade in the play yard. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic free. There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility. LPAs reviewed 5 staff files and observed them to be complete. LPAs reviewed 4 Children\342\200\231s files and observed them to be complete. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. 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 Facility representative 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. 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 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative 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) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/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. No Deficiencies were observed during today\342\200\231s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Mayra Ramirez and A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the March 4, 2026 inspection of BELL GARDEN'S PRESCHOOL ACADEMY?

This was an inspection of BELL GARDEN'S PRESCHOOL ACADEMY on March 4, 2026. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to BELL GARDEN'S PRESCHOOL ACADEMY on March 4, 2026?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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