Routine inspection·December 8, 2025

On Monday, December 8, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Staicy Perry conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with teacher Ms. Cristina who guided LPA Perry inside of the facility. LPA was then greeted and assisted by Kaylin. Shortly after Director Sakuntala arrived. LPA Perry took a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program that is licensed for a total of 39 children, 16 preschoolers with a toddler option for 23 toddlers ages 18-36 months. Waiver is on file for shared outdoor play space between the preschool and toddlers with a staggered schedule. All areas are conducted in physically separate areas at the facility. Currently the facility has 22 children enrolled and 12 being toddlers. Census was taken and LPA observed 6 toddlers and 8 preschool children in care. This program operates Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sign in and out takes place at the main entrance area. Children are signed in upon entrance to the building where attendance books for each class will be available. Parents enter from the parking lot located on Stoneman Ave, through the gate of the outdoor playground. The area located in the auditorium serves as the ill isolation area, which has a bench with a blanket or cushion mat for an ill child to rest and is located in the classroom that is not in use, and it will be used by an ill child only if needed. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Teacher and child ratios were observed, and present staff are fingerprinted cleared. LPA Perry entered all classrooms. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside the top cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach and open. LPA Perry observed a step trash bin with a lid. Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Perry. LPA observed mini split AC/heater units located around each classroom. LPA observed the thermostats located in classrooms and temperatures to be between 70-71 degrees. LPA observed the fire extinguishers located in hallways and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on 7/30/2025. Smoke detectors were not tested during this visit due to the detectors being wired to the emergency pull down fire alarm system. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed and was observed to be operating. The last emergency drill was conducted on 7/22/25. LPA observed napping equipment to be in good condition and stored in the classrooms. First aid kit supplies are kept inside the classrooms and LPA observed the kits to be fully equipped. During this visit, per teacher, currently has no children with medication or severe food allergies. LPA Perry asked if there were any poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. Teacher stated no firearms, weapons, no poisons nor bodies of water. LPA did not observe firearms or weapons, poisons, nor bodies of water. LPA Perry entered the outdoor play area. LPA Perry observed the equipment to be in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA Perry observed play structure equipment to be age appropriate. For adequate shade, LPA Perry observed hip roof shade structure. LPA observed the playground yard to be fenced and the side gates closed and locked. LPA observed trash bins with tight lids. For outdoor water drinking, children bring water bottles. This program provides am and pm snack only. Meals are provided by families. LPA Perry informed teacher that any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. For water drinking, LPA Perry observed water dispensers in the classroom and water bottles along with children’s cups. LPA observed the food preparation area in the classrooms to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin and storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins with tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Per facility they do not use a kitchen that is located in the church auditorium. Per director water bottles are purchased for the children as well as children bring in their own water bottles and no kitchen is used for food preparation. LPA did not observe any drinking faucets or kitchen to be used for facility. 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. LPA Perry observed sign in/out sheets and observed completed signatures. During the visit LPA Perry did review with director what needs to be posted. LPA did observe during the visit that director post all missing documents and was observed to have all required documents visible for parents to see. LPA also observed LEAD results to be posted. The preschool has a children's bathroom located in the auditorium, which is designated by the church as the woman’s bathroom. This bathroom has 2 toilets and 2 sinks. The Toddler bathroom is located between classrooms #4 and #5 which has 1 toilet, 1 sink, and 1 potty chair, also available in this bathroom is a changing table within arm’s reach of the sink. Classroom #5 has a bathroom in the room with 1 toilet and 1 sink. A stool was observed to be made available for use by children to reach all toilets and sinks. Preschool and toddler children are escorted and supervised by staff when using the bathrooms. LPA Perry discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility 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 facility of the importance of checking for 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 did observe documentation of safe sleep, 15 minute checks per review. LPA Perry reviewed children’s files and files were observed to be incomplete. 2 out of 6 children files did not have immunization records which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care. Additionally, 1 out of 6 files checked did not have Physicians report child Care Centers LIC701 on file. C#3 has an enrollment date of 1/16/2025 which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care. LPA Perry observed staff files to be incomplete, 2 out of 5 staff files were missing Mandated Reporter Training which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care. Facility was previously cited on 1/7/2025 for the same violation, which is within 1 year which inquires civil penalties. Staff were reminded that mandated reporter (AB 1207) training dated must be completed every 2 years and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Licensee 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.). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP on 2/7/2025 and had no exceedances. 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/ . Licensee 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. During the exit interview, the Licensee 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 . The deficiency listed on the following page was observed by LPA Perry and is cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Four (3) type B deficiency is being issued today. Please see attached LIC 809-D for citation along with a civil penalty being accessed. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Appeal rights provided and discussed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with teacher Kailyn and facility director Sakuntala.