Routine inspection (3-year)·October 22, 2025

On 10/22/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPA was met by Teacher Julia Vargas and permitted to enter the facility. LPA toured the facility in accordance with the facility sketch with Teacher. During the inspection, LPA observed 4 children, 1 staff, and 1 student volunteer (for only 1 hour/day) providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 8:00am-2:30pm. Facility returned to active status on 8/18/25. Staffing Ration and Capacity: Facility consists of one classroom, one office (off-limits), one children\342\200\231s bathroom, and one outdoor play area. Facility maintains an adequate teacher-child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determined basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met. Physical Plant: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed sign-in sheets completed by Brightwheel app. LPA observed individual cubby storage for children's belongings in hallway. The children have access to water via individual water bottles and the water jug and cups on the playground. Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operating according to Fire Marshall standards. Teacher was not sure of when fire marshall came last to facility. First Aid Kits (2) on wall in between the electrical panels and the first drawer to the left of the sink. Trash can with tight-fitted lids was observed. LPA observed an off-limit area that has a partition; however, the partition is not solid or secure to keep area inaccessible from children. This needs to be replaced. Napping: Children are provided napping time from 12:55pm-2pm. Children bring their own napping materials. The facility provides the napping cots and sanitizing them each day. Children take their napping materials home every Friday to wash. Kitchen: There is no actual kitchen. There is a refrigerator in the main closet (two doors) with safety latch that also houses the chemicals. The chemicals are kept separate from the food in locked closet on top of refrigerator and cabinet inaccessible to children. The facility provides morning and afternoon snack. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen and in the child file. LPA observed in the refrigerator and snack cabinet expired food. Teacher threw expired food away in the trash can. LPA observed the refrigerator needs bottom shelf to be clean (large stain). Teacher stated she will clean it today. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks prepared with gloves. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies. The knives are in the last top drawer to the right of sink (safety latch). LPA observed that food preparation and storage areas are kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. Menus (snacks only) are posted at least one week in advance and made available for review by the parents. The facility does not participate in the food program. . There are no children with food allergies. There is outside food allowed as children bring their own packed lunches. Lunchboxes have ice packs, those without ice packs will be placed in refrigerator with child name on it. Daily activity schedules are posted showing meal/snack times, and specific activities on the aren\342\200\231t board at entrance of classroom . Fire Extinguisher: Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months and the last drills have not been conducted since school just opened back up since being inactive (closed) for over a year. Teacher stated they will complete disaster drill this month. The fire extinguishers (3A40BC) are reading in green and meets the Fire Marshal Codes and Standards (last serviced 11/18/24). Teacher is unsure of when fire marshal came last to inspect the center. One fire extinguisher is at the front door of classroom. Bathroom: Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets (2) flushed properly; and sink (2) located outside the bathroom to the left are reachable by the children. The bathroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked with toiletries, and sanitized by on-site staff. There is no staff bathroom in the classroom. Staff can use the bathroom inside the community center next door to use. Medication: A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent\342\200\231s written permission. The facility teachers are able to pass out medication. Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. Medication is kept in staff office behind locked door. There is currently one child on medication that has IMS needs. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. Isolation area is towards the back of the classroom near the back window where a teacher/aide will remain with the child until the parent comes. Transportation: School does not provide transportation for the preschool children. Lead Testing/Drinking Water : The facility had lead testing completed (8/30/2023) and copy of report has been emailed to LPA Ali. Outdoor Activity Space: The outdoor play area was inspected. The play area has one large play equipment that has a slide, several tricycles, other toys, and three sheds that have locks on them. Staff must provide 100% supervision when outside in the playground. Children are provided water via individual drinking bottles during outdoor play. There is adequate shaded area for rest that is shaded. The playground is well-fenced and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area. Records/Documentation: LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 125, records to be maintained at the facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. LPA reviewed staff files (2). One staff file is missing LIC 503. LPA reviewed child (2) records. One child file is missing medical authorization from the doctor and parent to administer medication to the child. This was addressed on the case management complete 10/22/25 from incident that occurred on 9/10/25. All other records are in compliance. Deficiencies cited: (See LIC 809D). The following one Type B deficiencies are being cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety codes. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. A copy of this report and copy of appeal rights were provided to facility representative. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Lead Teacher, Julia Vargas. 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 . Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers 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. Lead Testing \342\200\223 Child Care Centers (CCC) CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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 . Safe Sleep - Child Care Centers 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) - Child Care Centers 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/ . PIN 22-05-CCP MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 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. 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