Routine inspection·February 26, 2026

At 9:30am, (LPA)s Licensing Program Analysts Stephanie Li and Caroline Nguyen conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival LPAs met with Teacher Ana Paik, who led LPAs on a tour of the classrooms. There were 13 children present upon arrival and 5 teachers. Preschool is located at the Jefferson Elementary Library building. Center consists of 2 classrooms Rm 26 and Rm 28, entrance to preschool rooms are through the Therapy Services office Rm 27A. There is a dual immersion am/pm Spanish class and an inclusion special ed class. The facility also has a toddler class on campus with a different facility number. Hours of operation is Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:30pm.This program is a half day program with two classes: AM class is from 8:00am-11:00am and PM class is from 11:30am-2:30pm. Per teacher, there are a total of 22 kids currently enrolled. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The facility consists of 2 classrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 outdoor playground. 13 children and 5 staff were observed. Staff names were recorded. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Licensing staff observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children were not accessible to children. Classroom furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. Page 1 of 2 All toilets and washing facilities were inspected for safe and sanitary operating conditions. First Aid supplies are available. Drinking water was readily available indoors through bottled water. The cozy area is used as an isolation area when a child is sick, there is a chair available for an ill child to rest and an isolation bathroom available for children to use. Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted by the front entrance. Snack 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 breakfast for am students and lunch for pm students. Lunch is provided and prepared off-site by Pasadena Unified School District. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Licensing staff observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 04/27/25 on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detector that meets statutory requirements were hard wired and unable to test. Director states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. Per disaster log, the last disaster drill was conducted in 01/2026. Reminded director disaster drills must be conducted at least every six months and logged. Licensing staff reviewed 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. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, 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 through water fountain and water bottles. LPAs observed large wooden palettes at the very far right corner of the yard. Children were observed to stay away from the right said of yard. LPAs advised that wooden palettes be removed as they are old and splintering and may cause a potential hazard to children. Sign in and out is completed digitally through Care Connect. Staff and children\342\200\231s files are kept at the Child development office and will be reviewed at a later time. Teacher has CPR first Aid exp 03/2027. Page 2 of 4 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) is not currently being provided at this time. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Director 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. 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 . 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 childcare 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). The facility has completed lead testing after the Eaton fires due to school district and city health and safety requirements. Director 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. Page 3 of 4 At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Exit interview conducted, report was reviewed, and appeal rights were given to Lead Teacher Ana Paik Page 4 of 4