Routine inspection·April 15, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kamile Martin conducted an unannounced required annual inspection, at 9:10 AM on 4/15/26. This inspection is to ensure the health and safety standards as required by the regulations governing childcare centers are met. LPA met with Teacher Angela Perez, the facility is a school age program and consists of 1 classroom. The facility has a license for headstart preschool serving children 3 until kindergarten. 15 Children and 2 Staff observed in care. A copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125) was provided. The facility operates Monday-Friday at 7:30 AM -2:00PM and the first Friday of the month dismissal is at 1:00PM Sign in and out takes place at the entrance of the classroom. LPA entered the school age classrooms and observed age-appropriate fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies. Toys and play equipment were also observed to be appropriately 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’s personal belongings. Licensing staff observed trash bins with tight fitting lids in all classrooms. LPA observed the restroom used by children to be in operable condition, supplied with toilet paper, Girls and boys have separate restrooms. Paper towels and hand soap were provided near the sink area. All areas were inspected for safety and sanitation. Preschool age children children nap at this facility, laundry services come weekly to pick up dirty bedding and provide clean bedding. The facility provides filtered water through the filter system. Teachers will fill a jug up for the classroom. Paper cups for the children are available for children’s use. Water Jug and cups were taken out to the playground for children to drink freely. The facility provides Breakfast, Lunch, and PM snack provided by the school. Meals are provided by Pomona Unified School District, Per Para Viviana, the Campus Supervisor brings meals to the classroom during mealtimes. Menu items were observed posted on the refrigerator. All meals 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 follows 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. All food has expiration dates labeled, canned and dry foods were stored appropriately. Refrigerator temperature logs and meal count logs were accurately recorded. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were observed and not tested due to being hardwired. Fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC (inspection date 9/13/27) must be serviced annually. Fire and earthquake drills must be conducted every 6 months and documented. Last emergency drill was conducted on 2/24/2026. 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. LPA observed age-appropriate outdoor toys, play equipment and materials to be clean, and safe for children’s use. There was adequate shade available by use of the tree. All areas around play equipment and slides are cushioned with material to absorb a fall. No bodies of water were observed on the premise. There is a fully equipped first aid kit available in the classroom. Children’s records, rooster, and staff files were not reviewed at this site inspection and will be reviewed at a later date due to files stored at Pomona Unified School District. Citations for deficiencies are not being cited during this visit. Teacher Angela Has current CPR with Exp date 7/27. Teacher 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 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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Lead was tested in 2025 , Per Teacher Ms Perez during summer break however the results were not available at the site for LPA review. 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 site supervisor 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. LPA reviewed safe sleep documentation log for two infants in care. 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/ Staff 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 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/ Staff 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Teacher Angela Perez. Notice of site visit and appeal rights were provided.