Routine inspection·May 20, 2026

On May 20, 2026, at 10:35 A.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo met with the facility Director, Brittany Machado, to conduct an unannounced annual inspection for the Preschool license in accordance with the facility sketch. A tour of the facility was conducted. The facility uses two classrooms (Caterpillar and Bumblebee). LPA observed a total of twenty children (14 in Caterpillar and 6 in Bumblebee) with four staff providing care and supervision. The hours of operation are 7:30 A.M. to 5:15 P.M., Monday - Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) was discussed. Licensing fees are current Indoor/Children’s Area: Child care center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean, cleaning compounds are inaccessible, poisons are locked, furniture/equipment is in good condition. Indoor activity space for preschool children is physically separate from space used by children in the toddler components. The area is equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment including tables, chairs, and cubbies to meet children’s needs; Per Director Machado, tables, chairs, bed sheets, and toys are sanitized every day. All play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has an individual or portable storage space (cubby, individually labelled with name) for his/her clothing and personal belongings. The facility has a working telephone. Trash bins have tight fitting lids. Children bring their own bottles, and water is provided by the facility. All materials and surfaces are toxic free and are inaccessible. There is no fireplace in the facility. The center has an internal pull-down fire alarm system and 3-A:40-B:C type of fire extinguishers. Carbon monoxide devices are in operable condition (tested at 9:11 A.M. and 9:37 A.M.). Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed a total of 4 toilets and 6 sinks in the bathrooms. The bathrooms have cabinets for storing diapers and cleaning compounds. The LPA also observed liquid soap, toilet paper, Pg 2 trash bins with covers, and paper towels inside the bathroom. Water temperature is appropriate. Staff members have a separate restroom to use.The isolation area for children with symptoms of illness will be the office, and per Director Machado, parents are immediately called to pick up their children. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times, first aid supplies, electronic sign in/out sheets are available and completed daily using the Bright wheel application. Smoking is prohibited on the premises, daily inspection for illness, no prohibited child care items observed. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. There is no body of water on the premises. Napping : LPA observed sufficient sleeping cots for the preschoolers and toddlers. Per Director Machado, children bring their own sheets and blankets. Children take their sheets and blankets home during Fridays for washing. Nap time is between 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Outdoor: The facility has a playground area for preschoolers and toddlers. Outdoor play is between 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 noon. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair, and age appropriateness. LPA observed a climber, toy trucks, excavator toys, tricycles, bike paths, rubber tires, toy houses, basketball hoop, and other age-appropriate toys. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris. The area where the children play is made up of sand and concrete. There is also a wooden platform in the play area. The small slides are situated on the sand to absorb the fall. No bodies of water were observed. The director also stated that during winter, children are not using the outdoor playground. The director also stated that the bicycle paths were redone. Children bring their own bottled water. Drinking water is provided during outdoor plays and the facility uses the facility sink. Teacher child ratios were observed, and staff name recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Health Related Services: According to Director Machado, they were not providing medications to children in care. Children are inspected for illnesses (wellness policy) as they arrive. Per director Machado, children were physically observed when they arrived at the center. Food Service : There is a clean microwave, refrigerators, and freezers available in the facility. Per Director, the morning snacks are provided at 9:30 A.M. and afternoon snacks are provided at 3:30 P.M. Children bring their own lunch. Staff/Personnel Records : Director (qualified) qualifications were verified, Designation of Responsibility observed, immunization's, TB clearance for staff, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse and mandated reporter were observed in file. Two (Teacher and Aide) of the four staff do not have current pediatric CPR/First Aid training. Pg 3 Facility Records: Roster , fire/disaster drills log was last completed on 01/10/2026, at around 9:30 A.M. Per children’s records review, children’s files are complete. Posting Requirements : Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB 393), PUB 269 Child Passenger Restraint System Poster, emergency disaster plan, and earthquake preparedness checklist. Documents Provided and or Discussed: Forms and records to keep at the facility and IMS. Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies readily available. The thermometer is kept separately from the first aid kit. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The facility used electronic sign in and out sheet and were recorded daily. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm The Director was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents . Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov ). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. The Director 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. Pg 4 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 Director 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 ) LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed the Director of the importance of checking for and removing any 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. Director 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 . The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.No deficiency was cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Brittany Machado.