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QUALITY CARE FOR KIDS-LYNWOOD
License #210111668 · Marin, CA
Routine inspection · May 12, 2026
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On May 12, 2026 at approximately 2:00PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nicole Tran conducted an unannounced, annual inspection and met with facility representative, Zaretee Cervera. LPA disclosed the purpose of the visit and was granted entry into the facility. Director, Robin Boynosky, later joined the visit. Present during the inspection was Director, 2 staff, and 19 school-age children.
The facility operates in three portables (First, Middle, and Office) on the premises of Lynwood Elementary School. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 7:00AM to 6:00PM.
LPA inspected the childcare areas for health and safety hazards with Director. LPA observed a variety of age-appropriate toys that are in good condition. Classrooms had books, manipulatives, and art supplies readily accessible to children. Age-appropriate furniture was observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA observed cabinets and drawers in classrooms to be free of hazardous materials. Storage for children's belongings is located inside classrooms.
Facility is equipped with fully charged fire extinguishers, first aid kits, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, and a fire alarm system with sprinklers. Chemicals, poisons, and cleaning solutions have been made inaccessible to children. Per Director, there are no firearms or weapons on site. There are two individual restrooms for children's use in the First portable and one in the Middle portable. Restrooms for children's use were observed to be in working condition with appropriate hand-washing materials.
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The facility provides afternoon snacks that are prepared on site. A snack menu is posted by the front entrances in the First and Middle portables. Drinking water is available from tap and from the bottle filling station on Lynwood Elementary campus. During outdoor play time, children’s water bottles are brought out, and they also have access to water fountains. Per Director, there is one currently enrolled child that requires prescription medication.
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
.
LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information
).
CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES
With Director, LPA inspected the outdoor area for health and safety hazards. The facility utilizes Lynwood Elementary School’s Playfield and Games Court during outdoor play time. Outdoor area is fully enclosed and fenced. The playground on is anchored to the ground and has rubber flooring underneath to cushion falls. Trees and structures provide shade for children to rest under as well. LPA did not observe any pools, spas or bodies of water on site.
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Licensing documents are properly posted and available for review by the front entrance in both classrooms. The facility utilizes an electronic sign in/out record via an electronic application called Brightwheel.
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.
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
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 are 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.
No deficiencies were issued today during today’s visit, May 12, 2026.
An annual continuation visit shall be conducted at a later date.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Robin Boynosky.