Routine inspection·April 20, 2026

On 4/20/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced annual inspection of the above facility. LPA met with Office Administrator, Cynthia Alvarez to whom the visit was explained. LPA was guided on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool prog ram which is currently licensed for a capacity of 207 children and operates Monday – Friday from 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Per Office Administrator there are 71 children enrolled. Per Office Administrator, the Director has retired and Office Administrator will be submitting the necessary qualifications and documents by the end of April, to be appointed as Director of the facility. Census was taken and the following staff and children were observed by LPA to be present: Room 5A: 1 staff with 5 children, Room 5B: 1 staff with 8 children; Room 7A: 1 staff with 7 children; Room 15A: 1 staff with 7 children; Room 15B: 1 staff with 7 children; Room 20 (Pre-K Room): 1 staff with 10 children. Per Office Administrator, Rooms 7B, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, 13A, 13B, 16A, and 16B are closed due to low enrollment. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed by LPA to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected and the following was observed: All indoor Page 1 of 5 classrooms were inspected to ensure that furniture and equipment are age-appropriate and in good repair, and the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Napping equipment including cots and bedding were inspected for good condition and appropriate storage. Per Office Administrator, children take their bedding home to wash weekly. Storage for children's belongings were inspected and LPA observed children have their own cubbies to store their belongings. Children bring water bottles from home and are allowed to drink freely at any time. Water bottles are refilled as needed by bottled water dispensers in each classroom. LPA observed toys and materials for children in the classrooms. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in restrooms used by children. Per Office Administrator, the office is used as an isolation area. Per Office Administrator, staff provide 100% supervision when ill child is using the isolation room, and parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. Food menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility offers AM and PM snack if not brought from home, and children bring lunch from home. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Office Administrator states that there are no poisons, weapons, or firearms on the premises. First aid kits were located in each classroom. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Per Office Administrator, the preschool has their own land line. Page 2 of 5 Per Office Administrator, the facility's carbon monoxide, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers are serviced, tested, and maintained by Whittier USD. Outdoor playground equipment is in a 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. Per Office Administrator, children bring their water bottles outside each time the classroom goes outdoors. Sign-in and Sign-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. LPA reviewed facility roster and Disaster Drill log. Last drill was conducted on 3/25/26. Staff Records and Children’s Records were reviewed. Children’s files reviewed contain information including, but not limited to the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary. Staff files were reviewed. LPA observed Staff #1 had expired Mandated Reporter Training. 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. 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 Page 3 of 5 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 . CCC HAS PROVIDED A WRITTEN ATTESTATION OF TESTING EXEMPTION LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed 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/ . Page 4 of 5 Facility representative 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 . Based on LPA’s observations and record 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’s health and safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Cynthia Alvarez. Page 5 of 5