Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 2/13/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection. LPA met with Director, Lupe Garcia, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program which is currently licensed for a capacity of 60 children and operates Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM
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5:30 PM. Per Director there are 28 children enrolled.
Census was taken upon arrival and the following staff and children were observed by LPA to be present: Room 2: One Staff with eleven children; Room 3: One staff with five children; Room 4: One staff with nine children. Per Director, Room 6 is closed due to low enrollment. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. LPA confirmed all individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance. During the inspection 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:
Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own labeled cubbies to store their belongings. There are safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children in the classrooms. Per Director, linens are taken home weekly to be washed by parents. Napping equipment
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(cots) were observed in all rooms. Per Director, the isolation area is located in the office, and one staff member will provide 100% supervision until ill child is picked up from the facility. Availability of drinking water was observed in classrooms. Per Director the facility uses water dispensers and water is delivered to the facility in five gallon bottles. Per Director children bring their own water bottles from home which are refilled in the classrooms as needed. LPA observed children to have labeled water bottles and a water dispenser is located in each classroom to refill the water bottles as needed.
LPA observed the facility to have an operable carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector on this day. Last Disaster Drill was conducted on 1/9/26. LPA advised that a disaster drill must be completed once every 6 months. LPA observed all required posted forms to be posted outside next to the sign-in/sign-out sheets.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director states that there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Per Director, medication is stored in the office, and medication requiring refrigeration is stored in the kitchen refrigerator. First aid kits were located in each classroom. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. LPA observed all storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair and trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids.
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 Director, children bring their water bottles outside during outdoor playtime. There are safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children outside on playground.
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Staff records were reviewed. LPA observed at least one person present to be trained in Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid during this inspection. LPA observed staff immunization records (Influenza, Measles, and Pertussis) to be complete for files reviewed. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed and inspection of required forms were made.
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 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
.).
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
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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/
.
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.
At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today.
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, Lupe Garcia.
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