Routine inspection·January 14, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kamile Martin conducted an unannounced annual site inspection, at 9:00 am on 1/14/26. This inspection is to ensure the health and safety standards as required by the regulations governing childcare centers are met. LPA met with licensee Sara Kikorian. The facility is a school age program and consists of 2 classrooms. A restroom for children a playground, and auditorium for sign in and out. At time of inspection there were s 1 staff and 0 children present. A copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125) was provided. The facility operates Monday-Friday 6:00 AM 6:00PM. Sign in and out takes place at the main entrance area of the auditorium. Present staff are fingerprint cleared and at least 1 person present was trained in pediatric first aid/CPR is present. LPA entered the classroom and observed, age appropriate fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies. Toys and play equipment were also observed to be age appropriate clean and safe. All surfaces and materials accessible to children, including toys, are toxic free. LPA observed the facility has central heat and air, overhead lights as well as natural light. LPA observed the classroom has cubbies to store children\342\200\231s personal belongings. Licensing staff observed trash bins with tight fitting lids in all classrooms. LPA observed all restrooms used by children to be in operable condition, supplied with paper towels, soap and toilet paper. All area were inspected for safety and sanitation. School age children do not nap at this facility. The facility provides water by purchasing gallons of store bought water and children provide their own labeled cups from home. Drinking water bottles are replenished providing drinking water available in the classroom and before going out to the playground for children to drink freely. The facility provides AM /PM snack provided by licensee. Menus were observed posted on the parent board. All snacks are prepared and provided by the facility staff. The kitchen area was observed to be free of rodents and vermin. Cutting knives were inaccessible and cleaning solutions were inaccessible to children. All food stored is in compliance with expiration dates. LPA observed the food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents and 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. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were observed not tested due to being hardwired and will alert emergency services. Fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC (inspection date 1/12/26) must be serviced annually. Fire and earthquake drills must be conducted every 6 months and documented. Last emergency drill was conducted on 12/5/2025. Hazardous items including disinfectants, poisonous, cleaning solutions and any other items that could pose a danger to children were observed to be stored inaccessible to children. Licensing staff went on a guided tour to the outdoor play area. Children have access to water with their own labeled cups from home and staff provide water through a gallon bottle water teaching staff refill water bottles as needed for indoor/ outdoor use. LPA observed age-appropriate outdoor toys, play equipment and materials to be clean, and safe for children\342\200\231s use. There was adequate shade available by use of the building, and trees. All areas around play equipment and slides are cushioned with material to absorb a fall. No bodies of water were observed on the premise. LPA observed first aid supplies outdoors and indoors to have the required items such as a thermometer, scissors, and tweezers. There is a fully equipped first aid kit available in the classroom. Children\342\200\231s records, rooster, and staff files were reviewed at this site inspection and are incompliance with title 22 regulations and no citations for deficiencies are being cited at this time. Licensee 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. 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 verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Lead was tested on 5/22/24. LPA referred Teacher staff 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 ) LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 also informed licensee 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/ LPA referred Teacher staff 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 ) LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 also informed licensee 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 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/process A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there were no deficiencies cited during today's Inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with teacher Sara Kikorian appeal rights were provided.