Routine inspection·March 27, 2026

On 03/27/2026, at 08:30 am ,Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shushanik Safaryan conducted an unannounced annual random inspection to the above facility. Upon arrival, LPA met Facility Representative, Marietta Monfared, Teacher, who guided LPA to the tour of the facility. Director Sondra Wise came in later and continued with the tour. This is a preschool program which operates Monday through Friday from 06:30am to 6:00PM. There is an infant program on the premises with facility number 198015236. Preschool program consists of 3 classrooms. Per Facility Representative there are 30 children currently enrolled. LPA observed all required forms/publications posted by the front visible to the parents. During the tour, LPA observed 19 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. Classrooms share restrooms located by the front entrance. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. First Aid supplies were observed to be in the kitchen cabinet. Medications were stored in the kitchen area in the cabinet inaccessible to the children. Per Director kitchen door is always closed and inaccessible to the children. Isolation area for any child who becomes ill in the staff office or entry area. The ill child will use the staff restroom during isolation which is disinfected immediately after use. Page 1 of 4 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 a fully charged fire extinguisher. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 10/2025. Facility representative states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. Snack menus are posted one month in advance by the front entrance ,where it is visible by the child' s authorized representative. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity, and appropriateness to children in care. The facility provides AM, and PM snacks. Per Facility Representative lunch is provided by outside vendor or children bring their own lunch. There is a kitchen on site. 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. LPA observed water pitchers and disposal cups in each classroom. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. LPA observed two outdoor play areas for the preschool program. 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. 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. Sign in sheets observed to be next to the entrance. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on LIC 857. At 2:45pm, LPA reviewed staff records and observed two staff members were missing proof of immunization's. Based on observations S1 was missing proof of pertussis and S5 was missing proof of pertussis and measles. Page 2 of 4 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. Staff present had proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – 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 . This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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/ . LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations, and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 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. 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. Page 3 of 4 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 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . Per Facility Representative , facility does not use indoor and outdoor water outlets for drinking. Facility purchased water from water company and it is delivered every two weeks. 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’s observations and records review, the following deficiency listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiency that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – 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 , Sondra Wise on 03/27/2026. Page 4 of 4