Routine inspection·February 26, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility on 02/26/26 at 10:05 a.m. At approximately 10:15 am LPA met with Kenia Villegas facility representative who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program licensed for 98 children which operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 07:00 a.m. \342\200\223 05:30 p.m. According to the facility representative, there are 50 children enrolled; however, not all children are present at the same time since the program is not full day as some children are enrolled/present in the AM or PM session. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The facility is licensed for four classrooms. According to the facility representative the classroom to the left upon entering the facility is identified as the preschool classroom and the classrooms to the right are identified as the day care classroom. LPA observed 21 children with 03 staff in the preschool classroom. The day care classroom is broken into 3 classrooms and LPA observed 04 children and 02 staff in classroom #1, 0 children with 0 staff in the classroom #2, and 04 children with 01 staff in classroom #3. The facility representative stated that the preschool classroom has 2 sessions AM/PM which children are only at the facility for 3 1/2 hours and the children in the day care classroom room #2 arrive at 11:50am until facility closure or prior to closure. All children were observed 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. During the inspection, LPA observed the following: LPA observed the facility to be in safe and sanitary conditions. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Page 1 of 5 LPA observed children have cubbies to store personal belongings and a variety of age-appropriate toys, materials, and equipment. Children use cots used as napping equipment and were observed to be in good condition. According to the facility representative, children in the preschool classroom do not nap due to the program being 3 1/2 hours. Children who attend the day care classrooms, including room #2 do nap and cots were observed. Per the facility representative, children bring their own water bottles and are refilled as needed. LPA observed the facility has pitchers with disposable cups readily available indoors/outdoors. At this time, the "library" is used as an isolation area. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. 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. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. First Aid supplies are available. LPA observed a current Emergency disaster drill. Last drill documented was on 01/29/26. The facility has multiple smoke alarms; however, the LPA nor the facility representative couldn\342\200\231t find the carbon monoxide detector. The facility representative conducted a follow up regarding the carbon monoxide detector and stated that the facility smoke alarms are combined with carbon monoxide detectors and corroborated that the fire department recently conducted their inspection informed the facility smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operational. LPA requested that the facility provide proof of a functioning carbon monoxide detector since the smoke alarms do not reflect that they are combined as a carbon monoxide detector. LPA provided a technical assistance. LPA observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the entrance of the facility. The facility has a kitchen and was toured to ensure food is protected from contamination. According to the facility representative, the facility offers breakfast, AM/PM snacks, and lunch. LPA observed that the facility has enough food and snacks for children. There is a snack menu that is posted and visible to parents or authorized representative. Facility representative states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. According to the facility representative there are 3 playgrounds available for children to use. LPA took a tour of the outdoor play area which is located in the front of the facility and inspected the outdoor play equipment for any lose or pointed parts. There is a playground structure that was observed in good condition, free of sharp and a cushioning material that absorbs a fall. Page 2 of 5 Per the facility representative, the front playground is open to the public after 02:20pm; however, from 07:00am \342\200\223 02:20pm the playground is locked with a chain and lock to ensure that no one can enter the premises. LPA observed that the door leading to the inside of the facility is locked to make it inaccessible to the public. LPA was then guided to the second playground in the day care classroom side which is exclusive to the program. LPA observed the playground structure is well mounted and there are 3 round patio umbrellas that provide shade when children are in the playground. The third playground is located in the entrance of the facility. LPA toured the playground as is used by the children in classroom #1 which are considered toddlers. Per the facility representative, the toddler playground is also used by the program \342\200\234baby lab\342\200\235 offered by the city of South El Monte. The facility representative stated that there is a staggered schedule that is followed on Tuesday\342\200\231s and Thursday\342\200\231s which is when the \342\200\234baby lab\342\200\235 takes place. The facility representative stated that prior to children using the front and back yard, kitchen staff and teachers inspect the front and back playgrounds to ensure that it is clean and free of hazards. All 3 playgrounds have a cushioning material that absorbs the fall. LPA advised the facility representative to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines. 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. LPA observed all children present were signed in. Children\342\200\231s roster was reviewed and reviewed during the inspection. Children and staff records were reviewed. LPA observed 7 out of 7 children\342\200\231s files were complete. LPA observed 7 out of 11 staff files were missing proof of immunizations and and 3 out of 11 staff were missing LIC 503. SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the facility representative. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . Page 3 of 5 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/ . 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 child care by connecting them to child care 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 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. The following deficiencies were cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety Codes. Please see 809D for documentation of deficiencies. Page 4 of 5 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 Kenia Villegas. 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 . Page 5 of 5