Routine inspection·January 26, 2026

On 01/26/26, at 10:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shushanik Safaryan conducted an unannounced annual random inspection to the above facility. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative Kanthi De Silva,Director who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program which operates Monday through Friday from 07:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Program consists of 3 classrooms. Per Facility Representative there are 50 children enrolled. LPA observed all required forms/publications posted by the front entrance visible to the parents. The following classrooms were inspected: Classroom 1:( 2\342\200\2233-year-olds ): LPA observed 12 children with 3 staff members. Classroom 2: (3.5-4-year-olds) : LPA observed 19 children with 3 staff members. Classroom 3:(4.5-5-year-olds ): LPA observed 15 children with 3 staff members. Teacher child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. The classroom furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All 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. Classroom #1 and Classroom #2 share the bathrooms; Classroom #3 has a separate bathroom. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. First Aid supplies are available and complete in each classroom. Napping equipment and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage, and cleanliness. Storage for children's belongings was inspected. Parents take linens home on Friday and return on Monday. LPA observed that there are functioning smoke and carbon detectors in the facility. LPA observed a fully charged and serviced fire extinguisher with the service date 11/29/2023. LPA reminded Director that fire extinguishers need to be serviced annually. Page 1 of 4 Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 12/2025. Facility representative states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. Snack menus are posted one week in advance where it is visible to the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. AM and PM snacks are prepared in the kitchen, and the facility caters for lunch from a restaurant nearby called Cibo. Children have the option of the catered lunch program or to bring their own lunches. Per Facility Representative facility provides lunch on Mondays and Fridays .The kitchen was observed to be clean, and the cleaning compounds/solutions were found to be stored away from the food. 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. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors, children bring their own water bottles too. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. The Director`s office and staff restroom are used for the ill children. Cot will be available upon request. The facility has three separate outdoor play areas. Front play area near the main entrance consists of asphalt for riding tricycles. Another carpet area in the front is available to the children, where LPA observed toys. The main play area which is at the back of the facility consists of sand area. Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose 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, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Per Director sand checked every time before children go to the play area by staff member and gardener comes every week. 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. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Files observed to be complete. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on LIC 857. Page 2 of 4 At 12:00 PM, LPA reviewed 9 staff records. During the file review, LPA observed staff files were missing proof of immunization's: S2, S4, S7, S8, S9 are missing proof of Pertussis and S3, S8, S9 are missing proof of measles vaccine. LPA observed 3 staff files were missing Mandated Reporter Training Certificates. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. The review of Staff records was documented on LIC 859. 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 . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations, and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 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. 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. Page 3 of 4 For childcare 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). 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 . Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and records reviews, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (Deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health and safety. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. An exit Interview was conducted, a copy of this report along with Notice of Site visit , Deficiency pages and Appeal Rights were explained and provided to the Facility Representative , Kanthi De Silva on 01/26/2026. Page 4 of 4