Routine inspection·November 19, 2025

On November 19, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Van and Leong conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. The purpose of the inspection was explained, and the Director granted LPAs access to the Center. This is a preschool parent-cooperative center. Three teachers, the Director, and two cooperative parents supervised 19 preschool children during the visit. The facility complies with the staff-children ratios today. All staff members' criminal record clearances were verified through the CDSS Guardian Background Check system, and their status indicated they were cleared as eligible. LPAs inspected the physical plant to identify any potential health and safety hazards. The classrooms are well-maintained and have proper temperature control and ventilation. Age-appropriate toys and learning materials are available in all classrooms. The furniture was observed to be sturdy and in good condition. Additionally, the center has multiple combinations of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and several fully charged 2A:10BC fire extinguishers. LPAs observed that each child has their own cubby labeled with their name. All emergency supplies are stored in a locked storage area. The director stated there were no children with medication in this current school year. However, if or when families provide medication for their children, all medications are stored in a centralized box in the director\342\200\231s office. First aid supplies are fully stocked and ready for children's use. The center uses an electronic sign-in and sign-out app called Brightwheel. According to the director, each authorized representative is assigned a unique code. After reviewing the records, it was found that the parent sign-in timestamps for arrival times match the number of children present. Continued on page 2. page 2. All cleaning solutions, poisons, and other hazardous chemicals are stored in an area inaccessible to children. The sleeping cots are appropriately stored. There were three toilets and a single station sink with three faucets. All children's toilets and handwashing stations are in good working order and are properly sanitized. There is a separate staff bathroom on the premises. LPAs observed no bodies of water on the premises. According to the director, the center does not provide food for children. Lunch and snacks are brought from home. The director stated the center does have emergency snacks available for children. All solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting lids. Children bring water bottles. The center also has a water fountain available for children to refill. The outdoor play area is well-maintained, clean, and free of debris. It is fully fenced, in good condition, and regularly inspected. All play structures are in proper working order. The director mentioned that the sandbox is checked daily before children use it. Wood chips are placed under all play structures to cushion falls. LPAs reminded the Director that drinking water should be available and easily accessible. All required postings, such as the facility License, Notification of Parent Rights, Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Daily activities, were posted. Random children's records and personnel records were reviewed during the inspection. The center stores children\342\200\231s records electronically. Records reviews showed that the facility has complete records for each child, including immunizations, admission agreements, emergency contact information, and personal rights. Staff records indicate that all staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal records and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. All staff members have valid CPR certification, maintain proper immunization records, and have mandated reporter training certificates. The Director stated that the Center conducts fire and earthquake drills at least once every six months; the last drills were conducted on 9/10/2025. Continued on page 3. page 3. The 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 Childcare 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 Childcare 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. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . The 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. LPAS discussed AB1207, the Child Abuse Mandated Training, with the Director. As of January 1, 2018, all staff must complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Continued on page 4. page 4. Pesticide regulations were discussed with the Site Director. In accordance with the Healthy Schools Act, California law requires that anyone using any pesticide must be trained every year in integrated pest management and the safe use of pesticides around children. The director was advised that a free one-hour online course is available on the Department of Pesticide Regulation's Web site: www.cdpr.ca.gov/schoolipm/training . For questions, email ccipmlist@cdpr.ca.gov . 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 . During the visit, LPAs requested the following updated documentation to be sent to the Licensing Office to complete this year\342\200\231s annual inspection. 1. LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan 2. LIC 500 Personnel Report 3. LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization 5. Incidental Medical Services Plan A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Director, Veronica Maeir.