Routine inspection·February 11, 2026

On 02/11/26 at 12:15pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Ortiz conducted an unannounced annual random inspection of the above facility and met with Director Jenny Le who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This facility is located on the campus of Valleydale Elementary School, to enter the facility one must enter through the main office. There is a dual immersion program offered in the morning from 8:00AM to 11:00AM and the preschool program offered in the afternoon from 12:10PM-3:10PM. Census was taken and LPA observed 15 preschool children and six (6) staff present during todays inspection. Three (3) of the staff present are instructional aides for preschool children who are visually impaired. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Per Facility Director, there are 19 preschool children enrolled. LIC 125 Entrance Checklist provided. The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Menu, and Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148). PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, and Daily Schedule. The preschool program consists of one (1) classroom. LPA observed that each preschool child has labeled storage for their belongings. Each cubby is labeled with each child\342\200\231s name. LPA observed 2 toilets and 2 sinks inside of the classroom. Classroom furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. Storage for children's belongings was inspected. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Page 1 of 4 Sign in and out takes place in the main entrance area. This facility uses paper sign in and out sheets. Sign in and outs 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 did remind Director; parents are to use full signature when signing in and out their children daily. Facility has hard copies of sign in and sign out sheets as needed. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were present in the classroom. LPA observed a fully charged and serviced fire extinguisher. The fire extinguisher was last serviced on 08/06/2025, and service tag was attached. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 01/20/2026. Facility Representative states there are no weapons/firearms or bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe weapons, firearms or bodies of water during today\342\200\231s inspection. First aid kits are kept in the classroom near the entrance area. Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA. LPA observed central AC/heater and vents located on the ceiling. Food menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Facility provides lunch for the afternoon session. Azusa Unified School district provides all meals. Meals are prepared and transported from Slauson Central Middle School and then distributed to the children. All storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. LPA observed that all trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Drinking water is readily available to children in care. Per Director, each child brings their own individual water bottle from home which is individually labeled with their name and staff have water bottles in the classroom in case the child needs more water. At this time, the health office is used as an isolation area if the children are to become ill, there is a cot available for an ill child to rest and there is a restroom that will be used if needed. Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted by the front entrance. Page 2 of 4 LPA was informed that there are currently zero (0) children on medication at this time, however, the Director has an IMS plan and LPA reviewed and provided consultation. Director stated that medication would be kept in the health office in a locked box. Trained staff will administer medication as needed. LPA advised that medication should be given back to parents/guardians when child leaves the facility or medication expires. At 12:45pm, licensing staff inspected the outdoor play area. The playgrounds equipment is in 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. LPA observed a play structure for ages 2-5, playhouses, and other outside materials that the children can play with. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Drinking water is readily available outdoors. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Children\342\200\231s records complete. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present had proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a childcare facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . 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. Page 3 of 4 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 test completed on 10/24/2023. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES LPA referred facility representative 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 ) 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 childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, Facility Representative confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 the LPA`s observations and record review, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies are being cited on today\342\200\231s visit, 02/11/2026. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Jenny Le. Page 4 of 4