Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On October 6, 2025, at 9:30a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Peter Bishop arrived at the above facility for the purpose of an unannounced/annual visit. LPA Bishop announced the purpose of the visit and was granted entry into the facility by Supervisor - Alicia Nunez. There are 629 children enrolled, and 22 children present.\302\240 This is a Preschool Program with the hours of operation Monday- Friday from 8:30a.m-3:00p.m. This preschool program consists of 2 classrooms only.\302\240 All adults at the facility were discussed and background and fingerprinted cleared.
LPA observed all posting requirements for operation on the licensing board LIC 203A-License, LIC 610, PUB 393, PUB 269 did not have the health department telephone number technical assistance will be issued today, LIC 9148, LIC 613A, Menus, Activity Schedule, and completion testing and remediated lead exceedances.
Documentation of current Fire & Earthquake drill was observed with last drill conducted on 9/25/2025.
LPA observed an operable smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detectors.
LPA inspected Classroom 1-the classroom was equipped with age-appropriate furniture and learning materials. Classrooms has carpeted area, sink, soft furnishings, cubby storage for shoes, age-appropriate toys, cubbies for diapers and change of clothes with children names.\302\240 There is a refillable water source in each classroom and paper cups are used.\302\240 There is a water source that is taken outside for the children to use as well.\302\240\302\240 The First Aid supplies were inventoried in classroom backpack.\302\240 All cleaning supplies and/or hazardous materials stored in cabinets and drawers with safety latches.\302\240 LPA observed classroom, equipment, and materials to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.
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LPA inspected Classroom 2-the classroom was equipped with age-appropriate furniture and learning materials. Classrooms has carpeted area, sink, soft furnishings, cubby storage for shoes, age-appropriate toys, cubbies for diapers and change of clothes with children names.\302\240 There is a refillable water source in each classroom and paper cups are used.\302\240 There is a water source that is taken outside for the children to use as well.\302\240\302\240 The First Aid supplies were inventoried in classroom backpack.\302\240 All cleaning supplies and/or hazardous materials stored in cabinets and drawers with safety latches.\302\240 LPA observed classroom, equipment, and materials to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.
The Bathroom is a shared bathroom for both classrooms with 2 age appropriate sinks and 2 age appropriate toilets.\302\240 The bathroom was in good working condition.
The Playground area has small slide, bikes, balls and age-appropriate tables and chairs. LPA observed main care area to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.
All electrical outlets are covered. All trash cans have lids.
The facility does provide breakfast, lunch, and snack.\302\240 A roster of children names with allergies are kept in the kitchen, and in classroom.\302\240 The kitchen area was not observed.\302\240 Food is brought in by the schools program.
Children's roster was reviewed and is current. 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. Per supervisor, the center uses Child Plus application to sign children in and out.\302\240 If the application is not available, the center uses a traditional sign in / out log.\302\240 LPA observed a binder with sign in / out sheets for children in care.\302\240 Children present were signed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 09/14/23.\302\240 LPA observed required licensing documents posted on bulletin board in both classrooms above the classroom sink.
The facility was reminded that smoking is prohibited on the premises.
The isolation area is in the Directors office when any child is sick.
The Director stated they do not administer medication to at this time. If children were to have medications that need to be administered there are in classroom inaccessible to children on the top shelf.\302\240 The facility uses a landline.
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The Supervisor stated there are no firearms at the facility.\302\240 The Director stated that they do not provide transportation for children. There are no large bodies of water on premises. Staff Files are not kept of site and another visit will be scheduled to review files at the district.
Child Files
Child #1
All required licensing forms and Immunization record are in file.
Child #2
All required licensing forms and Immunization record are in file.
Child #3
All required licensing forms and Immunization record are in file.
Child #4
All required licensing forms and Immunization record are in file.
Child #5
All required licensing forms and Immunization record are in file.
Child #6
All required licensing forms and Immunization record are in file.
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Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers - Supervisor - Alicia Nunez was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section
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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.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS)
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/
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MyChildCarePlan.org
Supervisor - Alicia Nunez 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.
1 Technical Assistance issued during today\342\200\231s inspection.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Appeal rights reviewed and given to the Supervisor - Alicia Nunez
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Supervisor - Alicia Nunez.
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