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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

WHITTIER CHRISTIAN SCHOOLLicense 198021423
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 3/11/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility. LPA met with Director, Jessica Diaz, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Licensee, Denise Campos arrived at the facility at approximately 9:45 am. Director and Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a single license facility with an infant and preschool component. The infant component is licensed for a capacity of 26 children and the preschool component is licensed for 35 children. The facility operates Monday - Friday from 6:30AM \342\200\223 6:00 PM. Per Director there are currently 4 children enrolled in the infant component and 16 children enrolled in the preschool component. The facility consists of 3 infant classrooms (listed as Classrooms 1, 2, and 5 on the facility sketch) and 3 preschool classrooms (listed as Classrooms 3, 4, and 6 on the facility sketch). Census was taken upon arrival and the following staff and children were observed by LPA to be present: Infant Room 1 had three children being cared for by one teacher (Staff #2). There were no additional infants in Classrooms 4 or 5 during the inspection. For the preschool component, there were 10 children being cared for by one teacher (Staff #3) in Classroom #4 on the facility sketch. The facility calls Classroom #4, \342\200\234Preschool 1\342\200\235. LPA did not observe any additional children in preschool classrooms 3 and 6 on the facility sketch. Licensee stated Classroom #6 is not currently being used at this time due to low enrollment. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff Page 1 of 6 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. There are toys and materials observed for children in the classrooms. LPA observed the changing table is within an arm\342\200\231s reach of a hand washing sink. Napping equipment including cribs, cots and bedding were inspected for good condition. Per Licensee, crib sheets are provided by parents and changed daily and linens are taken home weekly by parents to be washed. Storage for children's belongings were inspected and LPA observed children have their own cubbies to store their belongings. Per Licensee, 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 all classrooms. Per Licensee, since opening the facility the facility purchases and utilizes large 1-gallon bottles of water for drinking. Per Licensee children bring their own water bottles from home which are refilled in the classrooms as needed. LPA observed a supply of 1-gallon bottles of water in the office. Bottles, dishes, and containers were labeled with infants\342\200\231 names, and dates were visible on all children's bottles and other refrigerated items. LPA observed the facility to have an operable carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector on this day in each component. Last Disaster Drill was conducted on 2/12/26. LPA advised that a disaster drill must be completed once every 6 months. LPA observed all required posted forms to be posted outside in the entrance cooridor. Page 2 of 6 Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Licensee states that there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Per Licensee at this time the facility does not have any children using medication. Per Licensee, if needed the medication is stored in the office, and medication requiring refrigeration is stored in the office refrigerator. A first aid kit was located in the office. Per Licensee the facility provides am and pm snack and lunch is delivered daily by a third party vendor. LPA did not observe a kitchen area located on the premises. Per Licensee, food prep is handled within each classroom. Food for snacks is held in the office area and food storage areas were observed to be free of rodents and/or 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. The facility currently has a (2) fully fenced playground areas. One playground area is designated as the Infant Yard and is at the rear of the facility next to the rear parking lot. The Preschool Yard is in the front of the facility. Fencing was observed to be at least four feet high. Facility has a waiver for a staggered play schedule to share the Infant playground at different times in the AM and PM. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. There are safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children outside on playground. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA observed shade on the playgrounds. Per Licensee, children bring their water bottles and staff bring a water jug outside during outdoor playtime. Staff records were reviewed. LPA observed at least one person trained in Pediatric First Aid/CPR present during this inspection. LPA observed staff immunization records (Influenza, Measles, and Pertussis) to be complete for files reviewed. Page 3 of 6 Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed and inspection of required forms were made. In review of children\342\200\231s records, files contain information including, but not limited to the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary. LPA observed and reviewed Sleep logs and Needs and Services Plans for the infants. 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 COMPLETED SAMPLING BUT THE TEST RESULTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE Page 4 of 6 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 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. Page 5 of 6 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 Licensee, Denise Campos. Page 6 of 6

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the March 11, 2026 inspection of WHITTIER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?

This was an inspection of WHITTIER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL on March 11, 2026. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to WHITTIER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL on March 11, 2026?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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