Routine inspection·January 23, 2026

On Friday January 23, 2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA\342\200\231S) Joanne Solorio Campos and Caroline Nguyen conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Nancy Sanchez, who guided LPA\342\200\231S on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program that serves children 3-5 and consists of 2 classrooms of which only one classroom is operating. This program operates Monday \342\200\223 Thursday 8am-2:30pm and Friday 8am-11am. Per Program Manager, there are 6 children enrolled. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Teacher and child ratio were observed, and present staff are fingerprinted cleared. LPA\342\200\231s observed 4 children and 2 staff at time of inspection. Present staff are fingerprinted cleared. Sign in and out takes place at the main entrance area through the Childplus app. The Program Manager stated no firearms, weapons, poisons nor bodies of water are located in the premises and LPA\342\200\231S did not observe any of the above mentioned. The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Menus, Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148), PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, and Daily Schedule. LPA\342\200\231S entered the classrooms and observed furniture, manipulatives, toys, games, and books made accessible to the children to be age appropriate and free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPA\342\200\231S observed the classroom has a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. Children bring their own water bottles and facility refills as needed with filtered water. Licensing staff observed step trash bins with a tight-fitting lid inside the classrooms. LPA\342\200\231S observed the children\342\200\231s restroom to have working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA\342\200\231S. LPA\342\200\231S observed central AC/heater and vents located on the ceiling. LPA\342\200\231S observed the thermostats located in the classrooms and temperatures to be between 70-71 degrees. LPA\342\200\231S observed the fire extinguishers in the classroom and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on 7/03/25. Smoke detectors were observed and were not tested on this visit due to the alarms being hard wired to the system. The classroom was observed to have a carbon monoxide detector in the classroom and was operable. The last emergency drill was conducted on 12/15/25. First aid kit supplies are kept inside the classroom and LPA\342\200\231S observed the kit to be fully equipped. During time of inspection LPA\342\200\231S observed cleaning solutions stored in the staff kitchen are locked in an upper cabinet. Program Manager stated that they currently do not have any children on medication or severe food allergies. LPA\342\200\231S observed the ill isolation area to take place in a cozy area near the staff desk and utilize the staff restroom if needed. Licensing staff entered the outdoor play area and observed the playground yard to be fully fenced. The outdoor play equipment was observed to be free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment have a cushioning material to absorb a fall. Drinking water is readily available outdoors. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Per Program Manager, the facility provides breakfast, and lunch. All meals are provided and transported by Baldwin Park Unified School District. LPA\342\200\231S informed licensee that any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. For water drinking, LPA\342\200\231s observed a water filtration system. LPA\342\200\231S observed the food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin and storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins with tight-fitting covers that are kept on. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Licensing staff also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present had proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present had proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza. LPA\342\200\231S also reviewed the children\342\200\231s roster, children\342\200\231s files and sign in/out sheets and all were observed to be complete. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES. 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. 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\342\200\231S verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA\342\200\231S referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information ( https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ) Lead testing was completed on 12/2023. LPA\342\200\231S discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA\342\200\231S also informed licensee [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for and removing any 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/ . 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. 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Program Manager, Nancy Sanchez.