Routine inspection·November 14, 2025

On 11/18/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Naves conducted an unannounced annual visit and met with the Director (S1), Karina Velasquez, LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Director and entry was granted. 25 preschool-aged children and six staff members including director were present during the visit. It was found that a staff member did not have Fingerprint clearance to be at the facility. The other 5 staff members received criminal record clearance from the department. The facility is within its capacity limits and ratios for today\342\200\231s visit. LPA observed that all required documents, such as the facility license, waivers, notification of parents\342\200\231 rights, personal rights, car seat laws, emergency disaster plan, and daily activities schedule, were displayed and visible to the public. According to S1, the most recent emergency disaster drill was conducted on 9/24/25 but was not logged. LPA informed S1 that emergency disaster drills must be documented and maintained in the facility with the time and date and # of children in attendance for it. The facility has a first aid kit, a fully charged fire extinguisher, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in every classroom. cont pg 2 >>>> page 2 LPA inspected the indoor and outdoor areas to identify health and safety hazards. The facility was clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, and other items that could pose a danger were stored in areas inaccessible to the children. All accessible cabinets and drawers in the classrooms were found to be free of hazardous materials or poisons. LPA observed that the two classrooms had age-appropriate toys, furniture, educational materials, and designated storage space for each child. Each classroom's electrical outlets were observed to have child safety covers. The bathrooms were found clean and fully operational. The toilets and handwashing facilities were well-kept, safe, and clean. The outdoor playground has a fence at least four feet high. The outdoor play equipment is in good condition and has no sharp, loose, or pointed parts. No bodies of water, such as pools or spas, were on site. The preschool program currently provides lunches and 2 snacks for the children. LPA observed that each child had personal belongings in their designated storage space. LPA observed that the facility records each child's attendance on paper, however full legal signatures from parents were not present LPA reminded Director that the person who signs the child in/out must use his/her full signature and shall record the time of day. LPA reviewed 8 children\342\200\231s files and confirmed that all files were not complete. LPA reminded the director the importance of keeping complete files for all children in care. cont pg 3 >>>> page 3 LPA reviewed the files for five staff members and confirmed that all were current with their Pediatric First Aid/CPR certifications. The facility only requires one staff member to be certified in Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. LPA also found that 2 staff members completed the necessary twelve units in Early Childhood Education (ECE), which meets the qualifications required to be classified as a teacher. LPA reviewed the staff\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training and found 1 staff member is not current with their training. LPA requested S1 to email the department once the staff completes their Mandated Reporter Training. LPA reminded Director that Staff records must all be present at the facility for review. LPA provided Director with LIC 125 Entrance Checklist for additional Guidance on what is required during a facility visit. 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. 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. cont pg 4 >>>> page 4 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for 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, 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 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 cont pg 5 >>>> page 5 See 809D for deficiencies issued today during LPA's visit. LPA Naves informed Director Karina Velasquez that this report dated November 14, 2025 document(s) 1 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Jaclyn Naves informed the Director Karina Velasquez to provide a copy of this licensing report dated November 14, 2025 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Senior Recreation Supervisor (S2), Gabriela Farias arrived during the visit. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were given and reviewed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Karina Velasquez and Senior Recreation Supervisor , Gabriela Farias.