Routine inspection·January 27, 2026

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Cynthia Reyes conducted an unannounced annual site Inspection to ensure the health and safety standards as required by the regulations governing childcare centers are met for this Preschool program. LPA met with Pearl Omiya, Director and Melissa Kozono, Asst, Director and a copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125) was provided. The days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 630 AM to 6:30 PM. Facility is located on the premise of the East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center. Licensee has been informed that children shall be kept separate physically from any community center activities during the day care operation days and hour. LPA began the tour of the facility with Pearl, Director, beginning at the office. Pearl states preschool parents will enter and exit the gate from the back parking lot of the facility. Parents will sign the children in and out using the Bright Wheel application. Sign in and out review is to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day and census of each physical count of the children in care for the day. Parents will walk the child inside the class room where health checks will be conducted at that time. LPA observed a parent board in each class room with all the required licensing forms visible for all to see. The facility has telephone service as well as an email and both were verified. The Director was advised that the email may be public information. Pearl stated there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. The ill/isolation area is located in the main office and is close to the staff rest room for an ill child to use. The ill/isolation area has a mat/pack in play that will be used for a child to rest if needed and away from the other children while waiting for the child to be picked up by the parent . A staff lounge/lunch area is located in the kitchen area that is used just for snack/meal prep and no cooking . Page 2 LPA was guided through the preschool classrooms #1/2/6. During the tour LPA took staff names, positions and children's census. There are 2 buildings that house the classrooms for this facility, building 1 on the second floor (classrooms 1 and 2), and building 2 closest to the playground is classroom 6. \302\267 Room #01 consists of 1 teacher, 0 aide with 7 total children. \302\267 Room #02 consists of 1 teacher, 0 aide with 5 total children. \302\267 Room #06 consists of 1 teacher, 0 aide with 5 total children. Teacher child ratios were discussed in accordance with Title 22 Regulations and observed. LPA observed the licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. LPA discussed Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision that children should be under direct supervision and observation, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Class room 1 at the top of the stairs, when entering the class room a small portion is closed off for parent to sign in/out and children's cubbies are located in this same area. Class room 2 entrance is identical to class room 1. The following in the classrooms (1/2/6) were also observed by LPA during this inspection. Toys and play equipment were observed to be age appropriate clean and safe. All surfaces and materials accessible to children, including toys, are toxic free, age-appropriate fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies and all was inspected for age appropriateness and is in good repair. LPA observed and inspected napping equipment (mats located in a storage cabinet ) & are age appropriate and in good repair. Sheets/blankets are provided by the parents and taken home and washed every Friday. The facility has extra linen available if needed. Appropriate Individual storage space was observed to be available for each child and cleanliness was observed in the room. LPA observed the facility has central heat and air, overhead lights as well as natural light. The facility will provide water by use of a gallon water bottle with pump and cups and the children can bring their own labeled water bottles or Sippy cups labeled with their name . Page 3 The LPA was then guided to the outdoor play area . The outdoor play yard is self-contained by a mesh fence around it. Drinking water will be available for children using their own Sippy cups or water bottles. LPA observed the outdoor play equipment and was inspected for safety, free of sharp, loose pointed parts, good repair and age appropriateness as well as adequate shade available by use of large sails. The surface of the outdoor activity area was observed to be maintained in a safe condition, and free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. The playground was inspected to ensure no bodies of water or hazards which were not observed. (Waiver is on file to share the play yard with the infants using a staggered play schedule). LPA advised the Director that all children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual observation and supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. LPA observed all restrooms used by children are in good condition, water temperature, paper towels, toilet paper, and all were inspected for safety, sanitation and operable. Childcare centers shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. LPA also observed in class room 1, a large sink for adults and 2 small sinks for the children. Behind the preschool activity space in room 1, is a small kitchen with a gate to prevent children access to that area unless walking through to the bath room escorted by a staff member. LPA observed in room 2, a large sink for the adults and 2 small sinks for the children. In class room 2 behind the activity space is a small bathroom with 2 toilets and 1 sink and a changing table that is with in arms reach of a small wall sink. LPA observed class room 3 has 1 toilet and 1 sinks Children food : The parents bring breakfast, lunch and PM snack. Snack menus were observed to be posted and reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Food/Snacks are prepared in each class rooms small kitchen area. Facility will provide snack if needed and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. The licensee takes measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. All food is protected from contamination. LPA inspected and consulted that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Page 4 (Food continued) All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. All food and drinks are to be labeled with the expiration date visible for all to see. Containers used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility has extra food available if needed. LPA observed a functional kitchen, however it is not used by the day care. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present and are in operable condition in each classroom. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked and batteries replaced as needed. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC ( Service date: 09/10/2024) must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Fire and earthquake drills must be done every 3 months and documented ( Last drill 12/12/2025). 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. Facility has No transportation policy. Licensee states that any lifesaving medication will be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children in care. First aid supplies were observed to have all the required items including a thermometer. There is a fully equipped first aid kit available in each classroom and were observed to contain the required first-aid supplies. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 Implementation was discussed with Licensee. Website provided: http://mandatedreporterca.com . Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required forms were made and documented on the LIC 857. Staff records, which are documented on the LIC 859. Staff present will be verified to have proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza, as well as current Mandated reporter. LPA observed during staff file review that there is at least one person present on this date and at all times, with Pediatric CPR & First Aid. The Children\342\200\231s roster (LIC 9040) & Staff Personnel report (LIC 500) was reviewed for completeness. Page 5 Lead Testing: 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. 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 outlined in PIN 21-21,1-CCP. LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and water Testing Information. This facility provides incidental medical services- IMS . LPA reviewed storage of "medication and equipment, supplies, and reviewed children's personnel and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation (within 24 hours by telephone call) and documented on the form LIC624B and submitted within 7 days by email, fax or mailed to the department . UIR Email: MPROincidentreports@dss.ca.gov MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Licensee, was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies ( R&Rs ) throughout California. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices ( PIN ), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. Page 6 To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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/process . To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. The department has On Duty Workers available for questions Monday through Friday at (323) 981-3350 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. To access forms and regulations go online at: www.ccld.ca.gov . Currently, the licensee is/is not in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there was (there were no) deficiency cited during today's Inspection in accordance with the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Consultation was given on this date. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed and given to Pearl Omiya, Director and Melissa Kozono, Asst, Director. A notice of the site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days