Routine inspection·October 21, 2025

An annual required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Robert Maciel. The facility file was reviewed prior to this inspection. A review of the personnel report on 10/20/25 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. The LPA met with Director, Lucia Vasquez. The facility’s operating hours are 08:00am-5:30pm, Monday – Friday. This program is located on the premises of the Shanel Valley Academy Elementary School. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces were clean, free of toxins, safe and in good condition. There is drinking water available to children both indoors in the classroom and outdoors on the playground. The children’s bathroom was in sanitary condition. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and free of contamination. Garbage cans containing solid waste were in good repair and had tight fitting lids. The facility play yards are fully fenced and free of hazards. The play structure on the playground has wood chip cushioning material underneath. The facility representative stated no weapons or poisons are stored on site. There is at least one smoke and carbon monoxide detector on site. During today's inspection the facility was operating within the licensed capacity. At least one staff member present during the visit possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications. Continued on LIC809-C The sign in/out procedure was reviewed and was in compliance with regulations. Five children’s records were reviewed which revealed that two children's files did not contain medical assessments and that two children's files did not contain complete immunization records. Three staff records were also reviewed and contained all records as required. 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/ . 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. The 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 will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the center director, Lucia Vasquez. The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, was observed: see LIC 809D. Appeal rights provided.