Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 10/14/25, at 10:45am Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Diana Ortiz and Cynthia Reyes conducted an unannounced annual random inspection to the above facility. LPAs entered the main office where LPAs were checked in. LPAs were then guided to the preschool facility and entered through the side gate located on the east side of Mountain View elementary school. There is a ramp that leads to the preschool program. LPA met with teacher Madisenne Burciaga who guided LPAs on a tour of the facility. LPAs took a census of 11 children and 4 staff in care. The program operates as a state preschool age program. The preschool program operates Monday through Friday. The AM class is from 8:00AM to 11:00 am. The PM class is from 12:00pm to 3:00 pm. Per Facility Representative there are 25 children enrolled.
Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license.
This is a portable preschool classroom. The portable is adjacent from 2 other classrooms that accommodate 2 kindergarten classes on the east side of the Elementary school. The portable and the playground are surrounded by a rod iron fence. There is currently a waiver on file that the preschool program and kindergarten classes will not play on the playground at the same time. The portable is one large classroom with two restrooms for the children, an adult size sink, refrigerator, and adult size desk. The rod iron fence which surrounds the portable is kept locked during operating hours and is only unlocked when children are being dropped off and picked up.
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The children enter through the portable door, and it has an additional emergency exit door on the other side of the portable. To gain access to the school there is a side gate for parents to drop-off and pick up children.
Classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. There are labeled cubbies with the child's name on it which have their personal items. The classroom has adequate toys and daily activities for children such as arts and crafts, play art, crayons with coloring books, reading material. First Aid supplies are available and complete. First aid kits are located on the top cabinet next to the classroom sink and by each door. There is carbon monoxide and smoke detectors that are connected to the elementary school and are tested by the school district throughout the year. The last annual maintenance on the Fire Extinguisher was on August 5, 2025. LPAs observed all required posted forms to be posted at the entrance of the classroom including waiver that is currently on file.
The facility provides breakfast for the AM class, and lunch for the PM class. Food is prepared in the school cafeteria and then transported to the preschool class. Menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. There are 2 water fountains (one with a filtered water dispenser attached) inside the classroom. Children may bring water from home or water is provided by the facility. There is a refrigerator inside of the classroom located next to one of the exit doors. The refrigerator is used by staff and if children were to bring food/drinks from home. Items in the refrigerator were observed to have expiration dates. Each food item brought from home was labeled with the child\342\200\231s name.
Isolation area for children is in the \342\200\234cube area\342\200\235 located next to staff desk. If the child is feeling ill, they are taken to the nurse\342\200\231s office by staff where they wait for parents. There is a staff restroom located next door to the health office for children to use if they need to.
All storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins, shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. In the portable, the children's restrooms have 2 toilets and 2 child size sinks and are located inside each of the restrooms. One of the restrooms has a diaper changing table used for diaper storage. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions.
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Disaster drills shall be conducted and documented, per facility Representative last drill was conducted on 10/1/2025.
Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with rubber material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Sandbox is checked daily and covered at the end of the day.
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. Facility has hard copies of sign-in and sign-out sheets as needed.
Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Children\342\200\231s records complete. LPA reviewed staff records; staff files were complete. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Trainings documentation was reviewed.
AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a childcare facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided:
https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers
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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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 are available at:
https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/
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LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at:
www.ccld.ca.gov
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Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
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.
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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in
PIN 21-21.1-CCP
and based on the results from Water board no exceedance detected.
Based on the LPA`s observations and record review, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies are being cited on today\342\200\231s visit, 10/14/25.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report was provided to Facility Representative, Madisenne Burciaga along with appeal rights.
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