Routine inspection (multi-day)·November 6, 2025

On 11/6/25 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Naves and Van conducted an unnanounced continuation of an annual inspection previously started on 10/14/25. Due to technical computer issues the report was unable to be completed during the visit that day. Please note a deficiency was cited during the visit on 10/14/25. Although a deficiency was generated, on that day and discussed with Director during the 10/14/25 visit , due to technical issues the deficiency page and the annual report were unable to be updated. The purpose of the visit was explained to lead teacher Irma De Leon and entry was granted. A short time later Director Nahid Taleboo arrived. Since the Deficiency was unable to be recorded the Plan of correction (POC) and the principles of documentation were unable to be updated on 10/14/2025. POC was discussed with Director and Director has confirmed on this day 11/6/25 that all staff members have been associated to all facilities. Director has sent in all paperwork to the department. The deficiency will be cleared as of todays date 11/6/25. This location also has an infant program under license number 214005558. 11 preschool-aged children and 3 staff members were present during the visit today. On 10/14/25 LPA observed an adult present without fingerprint clearance on Guardian. LPA reminded staff that center must keep track and keep roster updated with all adults present and working at the facility. The facility is within its capacity limits and ratios for today’s visit. 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. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment were observed to be cushioned with woodchips. cont pg 2 >>>> page 2 The preschool program does not currently provide lunch for the children. The children's parents or guardians provide lunches for their children. LPA observed that each child had lunch boxes in their designated storage space. Cots and sheets are provided for children to use for sleeping or napping. LPA observed that the cots and sheets were stored on the side of the room. According to S1, the facility send the sheets home weekly. The children's families provide them with blankets. LPA observed that the facility currently records each child's attendance on an electronic app, accounting for all parent signatures for each child. LPA reviewed five children’s files and confirmed that one child has a complete file, including their emergency contact and medical information. The four children who did not have complete files were either missing forms LIC 613a or LIC 995. Roster needs to be filled out correctly and completely. LPA discussed the Entrance Checklist for CCC regarding staff files and childrens files and requested that Director and S1 go over it to ensure compliance with Childcare Regulations. LPA reviewed the files for three staff members and confirmed that two were current with their Pediatric First Aid/CPR certifications. The facility requires only one staff member to be certified in Pediatric First Aid/ CPR training. LPA also found that one had completed the necessary twelve units in Early Childhood Education (ECE), which meets the qualifications required to be classified as a teacher. The second staff member is employed as a teacher’s aide. The third staff member is employed as a teacher’s assistant. cont pg 3 >>>> page 3 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. 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 outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with S1 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 Ms. Sarabandi 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. cont pg 4 >>>> page 4 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-carecenters/ . S1 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 Please refer to LIC 809D for today’s citation. The facility’s appeal rights were given to the Lead Teacher, Irma De Leon. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Nahid Taleboo